15 Drinking Tours in Rio de Janeiro Worth Booking

1.Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 4 hours · from $33Our pick

A 4-hour Lapa pub crawl with cachaça tasting, a free caipirinha, live samba, and a DJ nightclub finish, led by multilingual local guides.

“Everything was so well organised and our guides, Andressa and Marcos were just the most friendliest and nicest people ever. They made this night very very enjoyable for us. The best part was that they interacted with each and every person in the group instead of leaving everyone to be on their own. Had a wonderful night overall. Highly recommend this to anyone coming to Rio.”

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2.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Rio sunset sail in Baía de Guanabara with open bar, snacks, and a swim, plus views of Christ and Flamengo.

“Amazing experience!!! Our favorite thing we did in Rio. Mariana and the crew were so kind and knowledgeable. She was patient in taking many photos for us and then later even took some from her own phone camera to send to me. Drinks were great, timing was perfect, and the sunset was beautiful! It was awesome we could swim from the boat. Highly recommend and good value for the price! Thank you!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 4 hours · from $17Best value

Lapa nightlife tour in Rio with free cachaça shots, local bars, live samba, and dance moments across 4 hours starting at Jurema Bar.

“Didnt quite know what to expect but really enjoyed myself . Cross section of age ranges and met some nice people . Lapa was buzzing . We went to pubs that you wouldnt have attempted to go in on your own . Guide was excellent . He really looked after the group . Would recommend this night out .”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

A $40 Rio night out in Lapa with VIP bar entry, free cachaça shots, samba circles, and a guided walk to iconic spots.

“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!”

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5.Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

Sail Rio at sunset on a small boat. Beer, snacks, and a swim break, plus quick stops for iconic views and free museum time.

“If you’re looking for a truly magical experience in Rio de Janeiro, a sunset sailing trip is an absolute must! From start to finish, this tour exceeded all expectations and provided one of the most breathtaking moments of our entire trip. As we set sail from Marina da Glória, the views of Rio’s iconic skyline were already stunning. But as the sun began to dip towards the horizon, the scenery transformed into something straight out of a dream. Watching the golden light reflect off Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the beautiful coastline was simply unforgettable. The crew was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and landmarks.…”

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6.Petropolis The Imperial City with Beer tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $59.84

A full day trip from Rio to Petrópolis with Imperial sights, lunch, and Bohemia beer tastings, plus palace and cathedral photo stops.

“This trip was definitely so.much more than we expected. Petropolos is located in the mountains in a beautiful quaint picturesque town the view there is absolutely gorgeous you feel you can walk out side road touch the clouds. Our driver was very nice, funny and attentive the always making us laugh and taking pictures of us. As well as making us feel safe walking around town. We had an excellent time..”

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7.Shared Speedboat Tour with Beer Included!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Shared speedboat from Urca to Cagarras Islands with cold beer, water, soda, and swim time, for a 3-hour Rio sea break.

“Great views of Rio de Janeiro from the water. Swimming was fun out by the islands. Good opportunity to meet and chat with other travelers. Cold beers included on the tour were a nice bonus too.”

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8.Petropolis City Tour with Imperial Museum and Optional Lunch & Bohemia Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $47

Petropolis day from Rio with Imperial Museum, Sao Pedro cathedral, Crystal Palace, optional lunch and Bohemia brewery tasting, hotel pickup.

“Tour came 35 minutes early and left us at the hotel Refused to come and get us despite calling them from hotel”

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9.SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Speedboat views of Rio’s coast and icons, with beer and a guide telling the stories, plus time at underwater viewing stops.

“me gustaría un tour en español o en otro idioma solo hablo en portugués”

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10.Speedboat Tour with Sunset and Beer!

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Rio de Janeiro sunset speedboat tour in Guanabara Bay with cold beer, floats, and classic views of Sugarloaf and Corcovado.

“I did not end up going on this tour. They texted a day before departure and indicated that the tour would need to leave at 10am for the incoming weather. They only gave an option to do the 10am tour which ended up not working with my schedule and did not offer a refund in the message. Book with caution if you do not have a flexible schedule.”

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11.Boat Tour with Beer!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Cruise Rio by boat with cold beer and classic beach views, from Urca and Sugarloaf to Copacabana and Ipanema. Small-group, 3 hours.

“It was pleasant a would just suggest a variety of beers maybe something feminine as well, as there was just an offering of Heineken and water.”

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12.Petropolis City Tour + Bohemia Brewery + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $72.42

Petrópolis day trip from Rio: imperial palaces, cathedral mausoleum, Crystal Palace, Bohemia Brewery tastings and lunch.

“Very good tour, especially with our guide Julío. Saw a lot and had sufficient time at each stop. Highly recommended tour.”

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13.Rio Pub Crawl with Caipirinhas & Bar Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

4-hour Rio Lapa pub crawl with 5 bar stops, caipirinhas and craft beer, plus Selarón Steps and Lapa Arches photo moments for $95.

“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!”

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14.Petrópolis City and Brewery Bohemia Tour – Best of Rio’s Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $109.59

Ride to Petrópolis from Rio for Imperial City landmarks, included museum tickets, and Cervejaria Bohemia beer tastings with lunch.

“So first it was not english tour, the buss was full of spanish-speaking and guide just gave us brief translation. Timing was awful, we were late everywhere. Lunch was poor. It is better to take Uber or taxi and do it by yourself...”

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15.SpeedBoat Tour – Sunset with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

3-hour sunset speedboat in Rio, cruising Guanabara Bay past Sugarloaf and Copacabana, with a Heineken toast and swim stops.

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