The 15 Best Samba Nights in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

/ August 4, 2026

1.Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 1 hour · from $25Our pick

Beginner samba class in Ipanema with Rio’s carnival queen. Learn basics, try costumes, and get photos and videos for $25.

“Had the most amazing time with Gaby, it was such a good experience and I feel like I’ve left with some good knowledge of how to dance samba! I’d definitely recommend this trip if you’re in Rio!! Being able to try on the outfits was really the icing on the cake and we were event gifted a lovely handmade bag at the end! THANK YOU, we love you Gaby!!!”

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Drinking Tours, Food & Drink, Lapa Tours, Nightlife, Pub Crawls, Samba Nights, Tour Reviews

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

/ August 4, 2026

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

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

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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Carnival Experiences, City Tours, Samba Nights, Tour Reviews, Tours

Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

/ August 4, 2026

3.Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 520 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $27

Rio Carnival backstage tour at Cidade do Samba: costume try-ons, samba workshop, Grande Rio factory visit, and caipirinha. Small group.

“The tour was very well organised, the guide was very helpful and funny. We enjoyed it a lot!”

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Hop-ON Hop-OFF Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro – Rio Samba Bus

/ August 4, 2026

4.Hop-ON Hop-OFF Sightseeing Bus in Rio de Janeiro – Rio Samba Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Hop-on hop-off Rio Samba Bus gives you 24 stops, panoramic views, and MPB and samba music with bilingual audio and free Wi-Fi.

“pratique si vous voulez avoir un aperçu de rio ..”

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Carnival Experiences, City Tours, Samba Nights, Tour Reviews, Tours

Carnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 268 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26.49

Backstage at Rio’s Samba City with caipirinhas, a samba class, and costume play at the Grande Rio workshop. Guided and ticket included.

“Unforgettable experience! We Witnessed the creation of stunning Carnaval floats and costumes at Rio's Samba Factory, this is a one of a kind tour! Displaying Mind-blowing craftsmanship! The Carnaval Factory Tour showcased the vibrant spirit of Rio's Samba culture & preparations for the “carnival” with the float and costume making process.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class in Copacabana

/ August 4, 2026

6.Samba Class in Copacabana

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 262 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Learn samba in Copacabana with a friendly, beginner-focused 1-hour class, bilingual guidance, and tips for Rio nightlife for $25.

“The class was so much fun! I highly recommended getting out of your comfort zone and getting a taste of samba. The instructor was very kind, and great energy!”

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Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Samba Nights, Show, Tour Reviews

Rio DE Janeiro : Official Roxy Dinner Show – Dinner + Show

/ August 4, 2026

7.Official Roxy Dinner Show – Dinner + Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125.17Top rated

Dinner and Aquele Abraço show in Copacabana, Rio. Three-course Brazilian menu with vegan options, then a high-energy dance program.

“My family and I truly enjoyed this tour. Carla, the tour guide, was amazing. We were able to see all the major sites and the timing at each location gave us time to explore. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Samba Nights, Show, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Rio: Ginga Tropical Samba and Folklore Show Ticket

/ August 4, 2026

8.Ginga Tropical Samba and Folklore Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · from $61

Catch Carnival vibes in Rio with Ginga Tropical, an upbeat samba and folklore show with a samba class and a photo moment included.

“an excellent show! the performers are super talented and it was really fun!”

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Ginga Tropical – Brazilian Samba and Folklore Show

/ August 4, 2026

9.Ginga Tropical – Brazilian Samba and Folklore Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Ginga Tropical in Rio: 90 minutes of samba and Brazilian folklore in Botafogo, with samba class, drums, costumes, and Carnival finale.

“Great experience and a very talented crew. On time and a diverse experience of the Brasil culture through dance.”

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BBQ, Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Samba Nights, Show, Tour Reviews

Roxy Show – Brazilian Rhythms with optional Barbecue Dinner

/ August 4, 2026

10.Roxy Show – Brazilian Rhythms with optional Barbecue Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 196 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $100.54

See Brazilian rhythms at Copacabana’s Roxy Show, with optional BBQ dinner and bilingual guidance, plus pickup drop-off if you want it.

“Beautifully represented the diversity of Brazil via different dance forms. Must do if you are seeking an extravagant cultural experience”

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Evening Experiences, Guided, Pedra do Sal Tours, Samba Nights, Tour Reviews

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

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 183 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Pedra do Sal in Rio’s Little Africa, with an English guide, live samba, history, and a welcome drink for about 150 minutes.

“Superb experience at Pedra do Sol with our guide who was very good at telling us his story before heading us to the party where we had a wonderful evening.”

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samba class in Ipanema

/ August 4, 2026

12.samba class in Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23.54

Beginner-friendly samba class in Ipanema for all levels, small group, Carnival costume photos, and emailed videos. 1 hour for $23.54.

“Carla the teacher was amazing ! She explained the dance steps very well and the costume fitting at the end allowed us to finish the session with great photos.”

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Samba Class and Samba Night Club Tour in Rio

/ August 4, 2026

13.Samba Class and Samba Night Club Tour in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

Learn samba basics near Ipanema, then hit a Lapa nightclub with fast-pass entry and included transfer for an easy Rio night out.

“10 out of 10. Our instructor was helpful and patient with me as we learned to Samba. Afterward we were able to use out dance moves at a street party. He gave a history lesson of the country and helpful tips to be safe. Brazil was a whole vibe.”

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Helicopter Tours, Private, Samba Nights, Tour Reviews, Tours

Samba Helicopter Tour: Private Flight – 4 people

/ August 4, 2026

14.Samba Helicopter Tour: Private Flight – 4 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,921

Private 30-min helicopter tour for four over Rio, seeing Christ, Copacabana, Ipanema, Sugarloaf, and Niterói from above.

“Incredible flight over the coastline of Rio de Janeiro! My personal highlight was flying around the Pão de azucar!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class and Samba Night Tour

/ August 4, 2026

15.Samba Class and Samba Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Rio samba night with a bilingual 1-hour class, transfer to a live music club or street party, and guided dancing for 4 hours.

“Very fun, we actually learned about samba, the context behind the dance and some dance moves. They were extremely flexible as I had a group of 13 friends to go together that kept changing dates. They have also recommended the best days to do the activity and managed to accommodate us however necessary. I recommend it!”

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