Brazil · NIGHTLIFE IN RIO DE JANEIRO
The 12 best nightlife in Rio de Janeiro you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Lapa nightlife with cachaça tastings, a free caipirinha, live samba, local bars, and a Rio nightclub for $33.
“We really enjoyed the Samba crawl - the clubs were cool - the music was great - the guides were nice - and we got to mix it up with the locals - something we probably wouldn’t have done on our own”
Explore Rio’s Lapa with samba, cachaça, local bars, live music, and a welcoming international group on this four-hour night tour.
“Great way to meet a fun group in Rio and experience Lapa with the comfort of a local guide! We went on a slow night and it was still a blast, so it’s also a way to spend one of the slower weekday nights out on the town! Everything was explained clearly and meetup/movement between bars was easy!”
Review of Rio’s Lapa pub crawl, with samba, cachaça, live music, club entry, practical tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“What a great experience and highly recommend. Our guides, Marc and Julia, were fantastic. They took our group to a few live music bars and a few clubs. You’ll get to go to some great spots that you wouldn’t know about otherwise. 10 of 10!”
Explore Rio after dark with guided stops in Lapa, clubs, live music, and possible favela shows, with transport and entry fees included.
“The guide took us to local bars that we probably wouldn't have felt safe exploring alone. The guide tailored the experience to our preferences. The pubs were lively, featuring live classical Brazilian music. We ended the night at a nightclub, finishing early around 11:30 PM. We found it strange that we were the only ones with the guide. We had expected to share the experience with other tourists.”
Explore Rio’s Lapa nightlife with private transport, local clubs, samba, funk, Latin music, and a guide-led five-hour evening.
“Je conseille cette excursion à tout le monde,nous avons eu la chance d’avoir un guide exceptionnel,bienveillant,de très bon conseil,super sympathique et parlant parfaitement l’anglais!nous avons pu découvrir tous les bons coins et meilleurs plans de de Lapa,sa diversité et ce dans une ambiance de folie et en toute sécurité! Très très bon plan par cher comparé aux autres excursions.je regrette juste ne pas l’avoir faites au début de mes vacances pour avoir la possibilité de revenir à Lapa”
Review Rio Scenarium nightclub with hotel transfers, samba, live Brazilian music, Lapa nightlife, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“My husband and I had a very nice time with our guide, Michael. He and a driver picked us up in a comfortable car and dropped us off very close to the bar. Michael told us about the history of the bar, we sat and had food and drinks with him, and then he let us dance to the samba band as long as we wanted to. When we were ready to go, we were picked up and dropped off at the hotel. It was an easy and safe way to experience this very cool bar.”
Explore Rio’s Lapa by night with five bars, caipirinhas, Brazilian snacks, samba, and local guides in a small group.
“The best part of our trip! We got to experience authentic Brazilian food and drinks like the locals. Carol was an amazing tour guide who navigated the tour while translating every step of the way. She took us to hidden places we wouldn’t have found on our own. We also got to experience authentic Samba and meet a local celebrity artist. Did I mention the food and drinks were amazing? Would definitely book the tour again when I return to Rio.”
Review of Rio’s Lapa pub crawl with hotel pickup, welcome drinks, local nightlife, group transport, VIP upgrade, and practical booking tips.
“Great night partying at multiple venues with dancing and live music, making many new friends (from Ireland, Germany, New York, D.C.) along the way.”
Explore Copacabana through family-run botequins, tasting cachaça, caipirinhas, beer, coxinha, pastel, feijoada, and local stories.
“Monique was great!! It was our first day in Rio and we’re so glad we got to have this experience right away. We were taken to 5 local botequims and every stop, the food and drink were sooooo good! Monique selected what she thought we’d enjoy and what the locals love, and she has great taste. You should definitely book this tour, you’ll be glad you did!!”
Explore Rio nightlife with a private guide, samba bars, Pedra do Sal, street parties, private transport, and hotel pickup for $350.
“Our Rio by Night tour with Fabio was everything we hoped for and more. From a classy 3 story nightclub with great food and drinks, to a tiny but packed neighborhood bar with live samba music, to a boisterous street party with more live samba, we felt like we really experienced a cross-section of Rio nightlife, all with our own escort in a comfortable vehicle and creative parking skills! (we're from LA and were amazed at what passed for a parking garage!) We were there on a Saturday night, but wherever he may lead you, Fabio is fun and capable and knows his city and people. We also did a…”
Explore Rio nightlife with Simone Tours, from samba and live percussion to clubs, street parties, restaurants, and Bossa Nova.
Review of Rio’s Lapa pub crawl with samba, caipifruta, street food, hotel transfers, and a guided walk through the city’s nightlife district.
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