Brazil · NIGHTLIFE IN RIO DE JANEIRO
The 10 best nightlife experiences in Rio de Janeiro you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top and work down.
4-hour Lapa pub crawl with cachaça tasting, free caipirinha, live samba, photo stops, and a nightclub DJ set for $33.
“The guide Eric (!) was fabulous. We had so much fun and he took care of everything 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Highly recommend this tour”
A 4-hour Rio Lapa night with free cachaça shots, local bars, live samba, and dance shows. Make friends and move to the rhythm.
“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.”
Guided Rio night in Lapa with VIP bar entry, free cachaça shots, samba circles, Selarón photo stops, and a big finish at La Esquina.
“Everything was nice. Out your guides got us to the lit bars, clubs, and good food. They were soo friendly and we had a good time!!”
5-hour group tour of Rio nightlife in Lapa, with club stops and a Rocinha/Vidigal favela show, includes transport and tickets.
“It was beyond what I was expecting. I wanted to have fun in Rio and I did. Anderson took us to the most amazing places. He is so knowledgeable and kind. He made us feel so welcomed in Rio. What a joy.”
Hotel pickup to Rio Scenarium in Lapa plus a short Lapa stroll, samba bands, and world music for a fun night in Rio.
“The bands were fantastic , especially the first one. The drinks were great. I loved the yummy passion fruit caipirinha. Lovely atmosphere at the imoressive antique collection”
Small-group Lapa nightlife tour in Rio with air-conditioned transport and a party ticket at Arcos da Lapa, local music and dancing.
“Anderson was AMAZING! I had such a great time bar hopping in Lapa. By the end of the night I felt like one of the locals. Anderson was very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure that I was having a good time even in the rain. Maybe a little too much fun.. I woke up with a hangover :). As a solo traveler wanting to experience nightlife and not have to worry about safety this experience was A+..”
A guided 4-hour Rio Lapa pub crawl with caipirinhas, Brazilian bar bites, cachaça tastings, craft beer on tap, and Selarón Steps photos.
“Hayza is a great guide. This experience will have you lit, but the food is really good and a nice touch to make sure you don’t get super drunk. And the Selaron Steps were empty so we got great pics!”
Rio’s Lapa pub crawl with hotel pickup, a welcome drink, two more drinks, and skip-the-line club stops. 4 hours, $65.
“We booked this tour for our first night in rio, this pub-bar crawl was fun. U get to check out some of the bars in the Lapa area the night life is wild goes on till 5am. Great way to meet other travelers, our tour guide was nice & attentive, this was an enjoyable & safe way to check out the night life.”
Private Copacabana botequim tour in Rio: 3-4 local bars, cachaça, caipirinha and beer, plus coxinha, pastel and feijoada. English.
“I was lucky enough to tour with Monique in Copacabana. We went to several bars and restaurants and even a stop at a small brewery bar where we tasted some local brews. The tour was fantastic. Monique is so knowledgeable and engaging. She makes the vibrant streets come even more alive with her experience and enthusiasm.”
Private Rio nightlife tour with an English guide, hotel pickup, and samba bar stops starting at Pedra do Sal. Drinks not included.
“Fabio is your guy if you want to see Rio by night in all her glory! He took us to some amazing spots that we either wouldn’t have known about or would have been clueless about the logistics even if we had 😅 He was the perfect ambassador of fun and knew all the best spots! It was our last night in Rio and was unforgettable. Would highly recommend!”
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