Rio de Janeiro

15 Best Rio Samba & Nightlife

Rio after dark, organized: beginner samba lessons in Ipanema, Lapa’s bar crawls with cachaça tastings and live samba under the arches. The dance floor does not care that you just learned the steps.

2.Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

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

“Our guide Raffa was great!!! We had two tour guides as our group was 40 people deep. This is a tour you will not find on Viator and I advise you to book it. You cannot miss this on your visit to Rio. We had…”

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3.Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

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

“We enjoyed our tour and our guide was good fun. Only issue was the meeting place was difficult to find and a lot of the group had problems finding it too.”

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5.Rio: Lapa Pub Crawl with Live Samba and Shots

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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6.Santa Teresa, Lapa, and Cinelândia with Tram Ride and Selarón Steps

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

“Interesting tour of tour of Rio's neighbourhoods. Tram ride was great and plenty of photos opportunities. Our guide Emma was very helpful and friendly.”

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7.Carnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

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 was top tier!! I was disappointed that I couldn't take pictures in the beginning but no big deal. I understand the reason. While the ladies were putting decorations on a piece I asked to help and they let me. That was cool. Learning all…”

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9.Rio de Janeiro Pub Crawl (Lapa district)

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

“We had such a good time!! We met new and interesting people. We drank danced and repeat. The tour guides were super nice and informative. I would definitely do this again and highly recommended it..”

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10.More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio

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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11.Rio: Ginga Tropical Samba and Folklore Show Ticket

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

“It was so cool. We danced, laughed, enjoyed the show with live music. If you want to get to know Brazilian culture better, this activity is for you.”

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13.Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink

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

“Great night with the locals in the ‘chaos’ of Pedro do Sal. Beers and caiprinhas were drunk and friends were made. Highly recommended. We had Gustavo/Mathieu and Caron as our guides - great company! ✅✅✅👍👍👍”

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14.samba class in Ipanema

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

“So much fun! My wife (who doesn't consider herself a dancer) was all smiles. We loved it. Anna is an an excellent teacher!”

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More Rio Samba & Nightlife

5.0Samba Class and Samba Night Club Tour in Rio4 hours (approx.)$70.00 5.0Helicopter Tour – Samba – (Private Flight – 4 people)30 minutes (approx.)$1,921.00 5.0Samba Helicopter Tour: Private Flight – 4 people30 minutes (approx.)$1,921.00 4.5Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour5 hours (approx.)$74.00 4.5Half Day in Rio Christ by Train, Maracanã, Sambadrome, Cathedral & Selarón Steps5 hours (approx.)$97.00 4.6Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class and Samba Night Tour4 hours$63 4.8Rio: Caipirinha Workshop and Samba Class2 hours$12 3.8Rio Samba Bus: hop-on hop-off city tour in Rio de Janeiro2 hours$31 4.0Tropical Carnival Show – Brazilian Rhythms and Roots2 to 3 hours (approx.)$97.82 5.0Walking tour of the bohemian neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$72.09 4.5Samba Crash Course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1 hour (approx.)$35.00 4.5Samba Class in Copacabana$35.00 5.0Live Samba Night at Pedra do Sal2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$40.97 5.0Centro Historico and Lapa – Santa Teresa Walking, Historical and Bohemian Tour7 to 8 hours (approx.)$137.80 5.0Historical Downtown and Lapa – Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$40.00 4.5Carnaval Experience – Behind the Scenes of Rios Carnival in the City of Samba2 hours (approx.)$96.00 4.4Rio de Janeiro: Historical Downtown and Lapa Walking Tour3 hours$60 5.0Rio Carnival Parade from a Prime Box With Shuttle, Tour Guide, Food & Drink12 hours (approx.)$1,450.00 3.7Rio de Janeiro: Samba Show Admission & Transfer4 - 5 hours$117 4.514 – Guided Tour to Quadra Do Salgueiro with Samba Show5 hours (approx.)$95.00 4.5Guided Tour to Salgueiro Square with SAMBA Exhibition$95.00 3.5Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option4 hours (approx.)$130.00 4.0Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade Ticket with Optional Transport 5.0Tour 1 ( 8 hours ) : Sugar Loaf , Corcovado , Old Downtown Lapa and Santa Teresa8 hours (approx.)$320.00