Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Experience
About this activity
Highlights
- Private transport to Rio's vibrant nightlife spots
- Guided visits to authentic samba clubs
- Experience Rio's lively bar scene
- Enjoy a traditional Brazilian dinner
- Immerse in local music and dance culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation to top nightlife venues
- Guided visits to samba clubs and local bars
- Authentic Brazilian dinner at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Have a drink and get amazing views by visiting a bar on top of a tall building that allows you to see the Rio skyline from afar, including boats in the bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and a few surprises.
"Urca Bar" - Urca / Daily Visit Urca Bar that combines the coldest bottled beer in Rio with tasty traditional snacks and quality of services with a privileged view on the banks of the Guanabara Bay. All that made the Bar Urca a popular meeting place to enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in Rio and led to its recognition as Cultural Heritage in Rio de Janeiro, a title granted 2012. It's included a drink and portion of snacks.
After having a drink seeing great views of Rio and Guanabara Bay, head to Lapa neighborhood. It’s an area known for its energetic bohemian vibe, day and nighttime. It’s the epicenter of the city's music scene, with an abundance of bars and clubs hosting local samba and forró bands. See below four recommendations of great bars and clubs to guide you on planing your time in Lapa with our guide. It’s included in the price the entrance of one (1) club.
"Baródromo Bar" - Lapa Neighborhood / Tuesday to Saturday The samba school fantasies impress at the entrance. Banners and thematic paintings are part of the decoration of the 300 square meter bar. The first hall receives popular samba shows from Tuesday to Saturday. On the other hand, the outdoor area is aimed at those who want to snack, drink and chat without disturbing or being disturbed. The draft beer and the beers go very well with the "tapioca dices" or "moqueca" snacks.
"Carioca da Gema Bar" - Lapa Neighborhood / Daily Why wait until the weekend? At the Carioca da Gema club in Lapa, there is a party every night. There, bands play samba for a small audience, but very lively. The exposed brick walls and the small stage give a cozy feeling. It is a place for those who love to dance, but there is also an airy balcony to relax a little. If you're hungry, you can also stop by at the bar and pizza place on the first floor.
"Clube dos Democráticos" - Lapa Neighborhood / Monday to Saturday "Clube dos Democráticos" is a perfect home for those who love to dance close together and show their steps around the room. No matter how many times you go back there, it will look like it stopped in time. The immense dance hall makes the visitor to travel to the beginning of the 19th century. Some may even say that the place could be renovated, but many think that this is really its charm. For the less experienced, it is worth sitting and watching the most keen couples in the dance. But don't be surprised if someone invites you to an improvised dance.
"Rio Scenarium" - Lapa / Wednesday to Sunday A magical nineteenth century mansion known worldwide for its decoration with a wide collection of ancient furniture, objects, music and food. Visitors can enjoy excellent Brazilian music in seven different environments, spread over three floors, and taste personalized drinks with the best of the Brazilian cuisine.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates on select nights; check availability
- Minimum booking of two people required
- Gratuities for guides and drivers are not included
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for dancing
- Bring a valid ID for age verification at venues
- Carry a small amount of local currency for personal expenses
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveler reviews
Fun night on the town in Rio with Camila & Marcos
We had an exciting night on the town with Camila & Marcos. Visiting a variety of different clubs and bars as well as seeing the areas where locals hang out. Very pleasurable experience.
Highly reccomend!!!
Was a very exciting night with drinking, eating, and dancing! The tour guide was great to explain all the cultural parts to me.
OK but didn’t follow the itinerary/overpriced
We’re 4 older adults but wanted to see a little night life so I booked this tour. We’d had a tour earlier in the day so asked for a 7PM pickup (it was scheduled as 5-hour night tour). When we were picked up at our hotel in a very nice van with a driver (which was very nice and comfortable), our guide started off by saying he didn’t know where to take us because it was too early and nothing was “happening.” He (or the company) could have said something prior to picking us up about it being too early, but it was never mentioned. We weren’t looking for a huge club scene, but he didn’t really ask about that. We told him we’d like to listen to some music and some dancing and that we’d probably be done earlier than most tours (not the full 5 hours). We drove a bit and went to an outdoor bar where there was music next door that had just ended and had a drink (3 beers and 1 wine cooler and 1 beer for him). This place was not on the list, but we were ok with it. No entrance fee. The guide didn’t offer to buy our drinks, but did buy us nuts from a vendor working the street (2 very small bags for the 4 of us). After a bit we left and went to Rio Scenarium where they have live Samba music and dancing and a cool place. Once you get in, you get a number and use this for charging your drinks/food and the entrance fee. He walked us around (several floors and like a museum inside, really cool) and warmed up to our group. We took a few photos, enjoyed the music, danced a little, and had a couple of drinks. Overall the tour was fine, but it wasn’t what was listed and he literally paid for what I would call a single serving of peanuts from a street vendor. I did email the company and Viator and got 30% refund which I appreciated. Again, we weren’t looking for a huge club scene, but it didn’t feel like he made much of an effort. The driver and van were great and I liked the personal size, but don’t feel like we got what we paid for (which was paid in advance).
Awesome Night in Rio
Leandro is a great guy and gave us a fantastic tour. We wanted to see different aspects of nightlife in Rio and he took us to Barodromo, Little Africa and Rioscenarium which were all brilliant venues. Great music and great atmospere. Leandro is also a very knowledge guide and we learnt many things on our tour. This is the best nightlife tour we have done and Leandro is the best tour guide we have had. Absolutely awesome.
Wonderful experience. Emily was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They shortened the experience at our request.
Great time out “on the town” in Rio. We visited three venues, all of which were enjoyable. We had some snacks at a bar in Lara neighborhood.