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Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

⏱ 1 hour · 4.9 (1,438)

Join a samba lesson for beginners in the fashionable Ipanema neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. Learn how to samba and receive photos of your experience.

from €22 per person

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

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

⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (1,128)

Explore the electric nightlife in the Lapa district in Rio de Janeiro on this pub crawl with free 5 cachaças and 1 caipirinha. Soak up some live samba music and end your night a…

from €30 per person

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Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide

Rio de Janeiro: Favela Santa Marta Top Tour with Local Guide

⏱ 2.5 - 3 hours · 4.9 (804)

Discover the Santa Marta favela safely, enjoy stunning views, a vibrant samba drum show, and support the local economy with a sustainable experience.

from €26 per person

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Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.7 (677)

Discover Rio's Carnival backstage during a unique experience. Dress up in authentic parade costumes, experience the samba dance, and enjoy a delicious Caipirinha welcome drink.

from €26 per person

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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro – Rio Samba Bus

Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro – Rio Samba Bus

· 3.6 (673)

Explore Rio in Hop On Hop Off style with Rio Samba Bus! Hop on and off wherever you like, with stunning views and Rio culture.

from €31 per person

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Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class in Copacabana or Ipanema

Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class in Copacabana or Ipanema

⏱ 1 hour · 4.7 (372)

Learn to dance samba in a fun, beginner-friendly 1-hour samba class in Copacabana or Ipanema. Small-group lesson with a bilingual Brazilian instructor — no experience or dance p…

from €20 per person

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Rio: Pub crawl in Pedra do Sal. Night with live music, dancing, shots

Rio: Pub crawl in Pedra do Sal. Night with live music, dancing, shots

⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (113)

Explore Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of samba, and experience the joy of Rio. I'll take you to one of the best parties with live samba, lots of dancing, shots included, and…

from €25 per person

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Rio de Janeiro: Full-Day City Tour with 3 Entry Tickets

Rio de Janeiro: Full-Day City Tour with 3 Entry Tickets

⏱ 8 hours · 4.6 (58)

Explore the breathtaking Cathedral, soak in the vibes of Maracanã, marvel at the enchanting Selarón Steps, ascend to Christ the Redeemer, and discover the vibrant Sambadrome.

from €103 per person

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One Day in Rio: Full-Day Rio de Janeiro City Highlights Tour

One Day in Rio: Full-Day Rio de Janeiro City Highlights Tour

⏱ 9 - 12 hours · 4.4 (29)

See the sights of Rio on a full-day city tour and visit top attractions including Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountains, the Maracana and Sambadrome, the Cathedral.

from €127 per person

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Rio Carnival 2027: Sambadrome Sector 9 Ticket

Rio Carnival 2027: Sambadrome Sector 9 Ticket

⏱ 6 hours · 4.7 (25)

Secure your spot at Rio Carnival 2027 with a Sector 9 Sambadrome ticket. Watch the world-famous samba school parades from a numbered seat and experience Brazil's biggest cel…

from €117 per person

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Rio de Janeiro: Carnaval Backstage Tour and Samba Class

Rio de Janeiro: Carnaval Backstage Tour and Samba Class

⏱ 3 hours · 4.4 (23)

Experience the magic of Rio's carnival with a backstage tour and samba class. Enjoy a welcome caipirinha and try on stunning costumes.

from €50 per person

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Rio Carnival experience behind the scenes (Pick-up included)
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Rio Carnival experience behind the scenes (Pick-up included)

⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.2 (19)

Have a behind-the-scenes look at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival with a tour of a samba costume factory. Learn about the history behind the parade, take a dance class, and taste a d…

from €119 per person

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Explore Rio: Christ, Selarón, and more in 5 Hours!

Explore Rio: Christ, Selarón, and more in 5 Hours!

⏱ 5 hours · 4.6 (17)

Experience Rio’s top sights in 5 hours! Enjoy panoramic views, visit Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, Lapa Arches, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Sambódromo, and Maracanã Stadiu…

from €72 per person

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Carnival Samba School Parade in Rio de Janeiro

Carnival Samba School Parade in Rio de Janeiro

⏱ 10 hours · 4.7 (16)

Experience the vibrant Rio Carnival up close with ringside seats at the Sambodrome. Watch samba schools parade in dazzling costumes, dancing to infectious rhythms all night long.

from €127 per person

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Rio de Janeiro: Watch the Samba School Parade in the Sambodrome

Rio de Janeiro: Watch the Samba School Parade in the Sambodrome

⏱ 6 hours · 4.4 (9)

Watch the parades of the Special Group Samba Schools from the grandstands. See the "greatest show on earth" with your own eyes.

from €199 per person

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain with Tickets and Transportation.

Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain with Tickets and Transportation.

⏱ 9 hours · 5.0 (6)

Complete City Tour of Rio de Janeiro:\nChrist the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Dona Marta Viewpoint, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome and Metropolitan Cathedral. Wit…

from €126 per person

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Rio: Cristo Redentor, Pão de Açúcar , almoço em churrascaria

Rio: Cristo Redentor, Pão de Açúcar , almoço em churrascaria

⏱ 6 - 9 hours · 2.8 (6)

Visite a estátua do Cristo Redentor, faça um passeio de teleférico até o Pão de Açúcar , aproveite de um delicioso almoço com churrasco e conheça Maracanã, Sambódromo , Catedral…

from €59 per person

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Hidden Rio Rooftop Samba Circle & Caipirinha Tasting

Hidden Rio Rooftop Samba Circle & Caipirinha Tasting

⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (6)

Join a real neighborhood samba circle on a hidden Rio rooftop. Enjoy live music, handcrafted caipirinhas made with 7 Engenhos cachaca , and an unforgettable night Samba with loc…

from €7 per person

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City Tour Rio de Janeiro

City Tour Rio de Janeiro

⏱ 8 hours · 4.7 (4)

Experience Rio in a magical day! Visit the stunning Cathedral, feel the energy of Maracanã, be enchanted by the Selarón Steps, reach the Christ the Redeemer, and visit the Samba…

from €125 per person

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Pedra do Sal: Authentic Samba Night + Caipirinha + Cachaça

Pedra do Sal: Authentic Samba Night + Caipirinha + Cachaça

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (3)

Experience the authentic Pedra do Sal! 3 hours of live samba, 1 caipirinha + 2 free shots of cachaça, ending at a nightclub

from €25 per person

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Samba and Soccer Tour: Maracanã and Carnival Experience

Samba and Soccer Tour: Maracanã and Carnival Experience

⏱ 4 hours · 4.5 (2)

Take a tour that combines the two greatest passions of Rio's population: carnival and soccer. Go behind the scenes of the samba school universe and the famous Maracanã - are…

from €122 per person

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Rio de Janeiro: Samba Dance Class & Night Out with Locals

Rio de Janeiro: Samba Dance Class & Night Out with Locals

⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (1)

Learn basic samba moves in a 1-hour dance class. Head into the city for a samba event, practice your new moves with locals to live music, and order caipirinhas.

from €52 per person

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Rio de Janeiro 2027 VIP box at the Marquês de Sapucaí parade

Rio de Janeiro 2027 VIP box at the Marquês de Sapucaí parade

⏱ 10 hours · 5.0 (1)

Experience the Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2027 from a VIP box at Marquês de Sapucaí with luxury, samba, and unforgettable views of the parade.

from €1,180 per person

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Santa Teresa, Selarón & Carnival in Rio: Photo Tour (Lunch Extra)

Santa Teresa, Selarón & Carnival in Rio: Photo Tour (Lunch Extra)

⏱ 6 hours 0

6-hour private tour in Rio: Explore Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps and Carnival behind the scenes at Samba City, with executive transportation and a guide. Add entrance fees an…

from €366 per group up to 5

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Rio: Samba Class in the Favela and Favela Tour

Rio: Samba Class in the Favela and Favela Tour

⏱ 3 hours 0

Learn samba with an award-winning teacher and explore a Rio favela on a guided tour led by locals. Culture, dance, and an authentic experience in Rio de Janeiro.

from €44 per person

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Rio: Cultural tour of Rocinha Favela with a local guide and a samba experience

Rio: Cultural tour of Rocinha Favela with a local guide and a samba experience

⏱ 3 hours 0

Explore Rocinha with a local guide, discover its culture and daily life, and enjoy a samba performance. Join in the dancing if you like and experience the Rio rhythm!

from €25 per person

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Samba Tour in Vila Isabel with Live Roda de Samba

Samba Tour in Vila Isabel with Live Roda de Samba

⏱ 3.5 hours 0

Go deeper into Rio’s samba culture in Vila Isabel, land of Noel Rosa. Meet samba legends with AI and expanded reality at Unidos de Vila Isabel, then join a live roda de samba.

from €49 per person

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Sunset Samba Class at Flamengo Beach

Sunset Samba Class at Flamengo Beach

⏱ 1 hour 0

Dance authentic samba as the sun sets on the beach. In this samba class in Rio de Janeiro, you'll learn the classic steps with a Brazilian instructor, and no experience is n…

from €24 per person

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Samba Culture: Behind the scenes of Rio's Carnival

Samba Culture: Behind the scenes of Rio's Carnival

⏱ 3.5 hours 0

Discover the vibrant world of samba on a guided tour in Rio de Janeiro. Visit the Acadêmicos da Grande Rio warehouse, try on costumes, and sip on a traditional caipirinha.

from €62 per person

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Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class with an Instructor

Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class with an Instructor

⏱ 1 hour 0

Feel the rhythm of Rio! Join a samba class and experience Brazil’s most iconic dance.

from €72 per person

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Rio de Janeiro: Magic of Salgueiro Samba Rehearsal Today

Rio de Janeiro: Magic of Salgueiro Samba Rehearsal Today

⏱ 5 hours 0

Learn about the history of the Salgueiro samba school rehearsal and experience Rio Carnival up close.

from €76 per person

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Rio Carnival 2027 Parade Ticket & Transfers

Rio Carnival 2027 Parade Ticket & Transfers

⏱ 7 hours 0

Experience the excitement of Rio Carnival 2027 with a grandstand ticket in the central area of the Sambadrome. Enjoy round-trip transportation from a designated pickup point.

from €458 per person

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Rio Carnival Preview Experience at Sambadrome

Rio Carnival Preview Experience at Sambadrome

⏱ 6 hours 0

Experience the energy of Rio Carnival before the official parades! Feel the samba, see the schools in action, and immerse yourself in the magic of the Sambadrome.

from €193 per person

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Good to know: Check the exact departure point and return time before booking. Traffic, weather and visibility can change the day, and activities outside the central and South Zone neighbourhoods need extra transfer time. Free cancellation terms and accessibility details belong to the individual booking page.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf in one day?

Yes, many full-day and express tours combine both. Check whether admission is included and leave room for traffic and queues; cloud can hide either view even when the tour runs.

Do Rio boat tours leave from Copacabana?

Some local cruises use Guanabara Bay or the coast, but many listings are road day trips to Búzios or Arraial do Cabo with a boat ride there. Read the departure point before booking.

How far are Búzios, Arraial do Cabo and Ilha Grande?

They are not Rio neighbourhoods. They require long road transfers, and Ilha Grande also needs a boat connection. Treat them as full-day trips, not quick beach stops.

What should I check on a favela tour?

Look for a resident or locally connected guide, a clear group size and an explanation of how the community benefits. Avoid treating a lived-in neighbourhood as a spectacle and follow the guide’s photography rules.

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