Discover Rio’s vibrant samba culture with a beginner-friendly dance class in Ipanema, led by a seasoned instructor in a fun, authentic setting.
Most Popular★ 4.9“Gaby was an incredible instructor and really brought the positive energy to this samba class! I would highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!”
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1,071 reviews1 hourFrom $25by samba fit
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Experience Rio’s vibrant nightlife with a lively pub crawl in Lapa, featuring cachaça tastings, live samba, and a dynamic nightclub scene for authentic fun.
★ 4.7“It was amazing! I'm traveling alone and I got to hangout with a such fun group and guide. I wish I had done this the first night I got in Rio.”
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881 reviews4 hoursFrom $33by Caipi Tours
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Experience Rio's Carnival backstage with a guided tour, costume try-ons, samba dance, and a Caipirinha, all for just $24. Authentic and fun.
★ 4.6“A fun little afternoon! Very interesting to hear more about what the carnaval actually means and how much detail goes into planning! Also fun to try the costumes and end with a nice drink👍”
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520 reviews90 - 150 minutesFrom $27by JCS CARNAVAL & ART EIRELI EPP
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Discover Rio de Janeiro with the Hop-On Hop-Off Rio Samba Bus. Enjoy iconic sights, live samba performances, and panoramic views at your own pace.
★ 3.5“It is a bus with only one level- up top with no shade at all. It was hot! Since there weren’t ear plugs, it was just a recording over speaker- you couldn’t really hear what they were saying. I thought we’d get closer to Christ…”
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457 reviews1 dayFrom $30by Rio Samba Bus
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Experience Rio’s vibrant nightlife with a lively pub crawl through Lapa, including live samba, local bars, and free shots for an authentic night out.
★ 4.5“We had a really good time. The tour guide was very attentive with all of us. He was able to speak in English, Portuguese and Spanish. You definitely should take this tour if you want to get in touch with the night life in RJ.”
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362 reviews4 hoursFrom $17by Free Walker Tours
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Discover Rio’s vibrant neighborhoods Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia on this engaging 4-hour tour featuring a tram ride, iconic steps, and cultural highlights.
★ 4.5“We had a great time with Emma, the train had a very long wait possibly up to 2hrs so Emma asked if we would mind switching the tour around which we were happy to do. The steps are amazing, St Teresa is very arty and…”
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274 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $60.00by C2Rio Tours & Travel
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Discover Rio's Carnival behind the scenes with this backstage tour at Samba City, including costume try-ons, samba class, and cocktails for a genuine cultural experience.
★ 4.5“This tour show you the splendor and magic of the carnival of Río de Janeiro. You see how the carnival is plantel, you see the vestuary, samba class. Very nice tour”
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268 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $26.49by Carnaval Experience
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Join a lively, 1-hour samba class in Rio’s Copacabana to learn authentic Brazilian dance, make new friends, and enjoy Rio’s vibrant culture for just $25.
★ 4.6“Perfect. He made a excellent job. Very friendly, he was very patient with us beginners 😉”
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262 reviews1 hourFrom $25by Rio Samba Dancer
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Discover Rio’s lively Lapa district on a guided pub crawl, with VIP access, live music, and free cachaça shots for an authentic Brazilian nightlife experience.
★ 4.5“The guides were wonderful and made sure everyone in the group was enjoying themselves and safely getting from location to location. They created a great atmosphere for everyone.”
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247 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $40.00by Free Walker Tours
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Experience Rio’s nightlife with an authentic guided pub crawl through Lapa, featuring vibrant music, local drinks, and cultural highlights for $40.
★ 4.5“Cadu was awesome!! This was a fun experience. We got to hear different types of Brazilian music. Drinks were not provided but Cachaca. They gave us many, many, many shots of this delicious liquor.”
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247 reviewsFrom $40.00by Free Walker Tours
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Experience the vibrant energy of Brazil with the Ginga Tropical Samba and Folklore Show in Rio. Stunning costumes, lively dances, and cultural insights in 90 minutes.
★ 4.7“Amazing! A must when in Rio! A full 90 minutes of culture and history through dance, music and songs. The performers, the choreography, the costumes, is unbelievable! The show captures your attention from the start and keeps you engaged, enchanted, surprised, excited throughout. BRAVO BRAVO…”
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231 reviewsFrom $61by Ginga Tropical Produções e Eventos Ltda
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Experience the vibrant spirit of Brazil with Ginga Tropical's 1.5-hour samba and folklore show in Rio, combining lively dance, music, and audience participation.
★ 4.5“More like a high school play than a full production show… on the upside, good vibes, the show is lively and if you feel like dancing you will have a chance”
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216 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $65.00by GINGA TROPICAL SHOW
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Experience Rio’s vibrant samba scene at Pedra do Sal with a guided tour, live music, cultural insights, and a welcoming atmosphere for authentic nightlife.
★ 4.4“Helena was amazing, full of energy and passion for samba and the history!! Thoroughly enjoyed the night and seeing local artists play”
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183 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $41by RIO AS A LOCAL TURISMO LTDA
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Experience authentic Brazilian culture with a fun, beginner-friendly samba class in Ipanema, Rio. Learn basic moves, take photos in carnival costumes, and enjoy a lively one-hour session for just $21.82.
★ 5.0“Ranaa was so nice and patient. We had a great time learning about Samba and learning the moves. Would definitely recommend the class! I also appreciated Charly for confirming attendance the night before”
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182 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $23.54by samba fit
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Experience the vibrant rhythms of Rio with a 4-hour samba class and night out, perfect for beginners eager to dance like a local.
★ 5.0“Great experience for a first timer! The instructor takes his time for each individual. It's definitely a workout, and timing is everything.”
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177 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $70.00by Rio Samba Dancer
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