Location: Rio de Janeiro
Top Things to do in Rio de Janeiro
Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ): The Best Night Tours
With its plentiful beaches, dramatic mountains, and backdrop of samba and bossa nova rhythms, it's easy to fall in love with Rio de Janeiro. Made famous in song, Ipanema Beach is still the place to stroll, sunbathe, and be seen. The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, beckons visitors to Corcovado Mountain. Rio’s annual Carnaval celebrations are bacchanalian extravaganzas of feasting, music, dance, and costumed revelry.
Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
1. Boat Party by Night in Rio de Janeiro Admission & Transfer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Every Saturday night, a double deck boat becomes a nightclub with a bar, DJ, music, lights and so much more! Enjoy an amazing night party aboard a boat in Baía de Guanabara with the amazing view from the city skyline at night. You get see the city through a different perspective by night. We provide the transportation to and from your hotel/apartment, so you don’t have to worry about it and just enjoy the party. Friendly people and amazing view - this is the perfect party for you! Tickets to the party and roundtrip transfer included.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 01 welcome caipirinha, Entrance to the Boat Night Party
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By BrasilTraveler
Anderson really made this trip memorable. Thank you Anderson. The statue is dramatic. Must take a camera. The Pao de Acucar has newly been updated for tourism. This venue is worth seeing with Rio Carioca Tour LTD. Ask for Anderson for your guide. He is informative and thoughtful of the guests especially the older ones. Thank you so much.
2. Weekend in Lapa: Thursday, Friday and Saturday!
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
LAPA-PALOOZA! Lets be young, wild, and free in one of rio's oldest and most bohemian neighborhoods. Test your skills with other guests on our Treasure Hunt. Be prepared for a street full of partygoers!!! Learn the history of Lapa. We will dance in a bar with live samba and DJ playing pop, funk and reggaeton! EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! SURPRISE SHOTS + WELCOME SHOTS + CHALLENGES AND PRIZES
Inclusions: 1 free welcome drink at Sacrilegio , Entradas pro Sacrilegio
Exclusions: Transportation after last stop, Hostel pickup
Reviewed By Nickywkd
Visiting Rio, we wanted to experience the more authentic nightlife around town, but were concerned about our safety, so when this came up, it sounded like the answer, wasn’t expensive and we gave it a try. We met at a hostel and the organisers were very welcoming and sorted us a beer. We then met the rest of the group as they arrived and learned how to make Caipirinhas before getting into groups and competing to make the best ones. Naturally we were drinking them! We then walked to the station and took the tube to Lapa. Bottles of shots were brought with us, but not wanting to be completely trolleyed before we even got there, my only gripe is we’d have preferred beers for the journey as there’s a fair bit of walking/stopping for photos and we were getting parched. We managed to get two bottles from a street cart as we walked in the end. From there we got to drink, see bars, see and feel the vibe of Lapa, get some great pics on the famous steps, dance in a samba club to a live band, go to a dance club, meet some great people we’ve stayed in touch with and have some real fun. Our guides looked after us, kept an eye out to ensure we were, and felt, safe, and made sure no one got left behind, whilst giving us the space to be tourists! Great night! I’d do it again! Though next time I’d bring a beer for the train????????
3. Skip the Line: Lapa Pub Crawl
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 40 reviews
Experience Rio's legendary night life with a 4-hour skip-the-line Pubcrawl! Hit the city's most popular going-out district, Lapa and party like the locals do at the city's most authentic bars, clubs and samba venues. Participate in drinking games, learn some samba moves and enjoy drink discounts and VIP entrance at the bars and clubs.
Inclusions: Drinks discounts and free shot of cachaça, Drinking games, End in a local bar with live samba, Learn some samba moves
Exclusions: Additional drinks, besides what is listed, are not included
Reviewed By linhpham19
I had the pleasure to have Clara as my tour guide. Her vast knowledge and ability to communicate them are amazing, although at times I wasn't really sure what she was saying as she was speaking very fast in English. Still the tour and her passion deserve a 5-star rating! :) She was very patient with all the questions we had and gave us as much advice as possible regarding our travels in Brazil. I had much deeper understanding of Rio history and culture thanks to her!
4. Private Rio Nightlife Tour with Skip the Line
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Experience the best that Rio de Janeiro's nightlife has to offer on this amazing dinner and drinks tour. Enjoy exclusive VIP treatment, listen and dance to traditional Brazilian music and party with the locals!
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Zona Sul and Centro), VIP treatment, Personal Driver / Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Live entertainment
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Personal expenses
Reviewed By paris87
no where does it tell you that you will be on a BUS for over 2 1/2 hours - and then another 2 1/2 hours (it took us 3 1/2 hours because of traffic) to get back. so, 6 hours on a bus to see 4 little islands - only one with a tiny decent beach (and you got to stay there less than 30 minutes) 2 to jump in the water, and one island to eat - no swimming there - very dirty beach. can't believe we wasted 13 hours to do this tour - a complete rip off - when there is so much in rio. - wish i could give it zero stars
5. Tropical Samba Ginga Experience - Show - Rio de Janeiro
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
The Brazilian Dance show combines a variety of dances that were developed from African rhythms via the slave trade and the natives that lived in Brazil before colonization. This is a show that perfectly combines diversity and culture and gives you a great understanding of Brazilian Music and Dance. The show features Ziriguidum from the Northeast, the Amazon with its Folklore, Bahia with its mystical rituals and Capoeira, and Rio de Janeiro with its bohemian Lapa neighborhood, samba dance halls and the performance of the legendary Tricksters as well as the luxurious Carnival, with fantastic drummers and beautiful women.
Inclusions: Transfer to Venue - if included in request, Dinner - if included in request, Show
Exclusions: Alcoholics & Drinks Available to purchase
Reviewed By VictorL1008
What a fantastic time we had!! We were in São Paulo for 4 days and decided to fly up to do a one day trip to Rio. This layover tour is perfect. We arrived at 8:30am and flew back out at 7pm. Atila, our guide, picked us up right on time. We went to Corcovado, The Steps, the Modern Cathedral, a churascarria lunch, the beaches, and the Sugar Loaf. We arrived back at the airport just in perfect time to check in and walk straight to our flight! Can’t say enough good things about Atila, our guide. He was fun, informative, and so friendly!! Totally recommend this tour!!
6. Gay Nightlife: LGBT Friendly Tour in Rio with Transfer Service
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Meet our tour guide and head to discover the best LGBT places in Rio de Janeiro. This 4-hour tour offers you the opportunity to visit the hottest spots in town with the assistance of a local tour guide. Let us meet new people, talk to friendly folks, drink at nice places, listen to the most catching tunes and dance to the best music. All of that with the safety that you have a local guide that knows around. Also, our tour guide tells you the best gay friendly places to go to that only locals know where they are. This tour can be customized according to your needs. So, just let us what you want.
Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks, DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By BrasilTraveler
Anderson really made this trip memorable. Thank you Anderson. The statue is dramatic. Must take a camera. The Pao de Acucar has newly been updated for tourism. This venue is worth seeing with Rio Carioca Tour LTD. Ask for Anderson for your guide. He is informative and thoughtful of the guests especially the older ones. Thank you so much.
7. Rio de Janeiro Nightclub Tour with Transportation
We discover the most popular places in Lapa with the help of a local tour guide. We start with a welcome drink. We taste an authentic caipirinha, the most popular drink in Brazil. We learn more about its origin, peculiarities, and importance for the country. We continue with tasting shots of cachaça, the Brazilian liquor. Next, we prepare a set of drinks to continue the party. We will meet new and friendly people, drink in beautiful places, listen to great music and dance all night long. All of this with the presence of your local guide who knows all the places very well to ensure your safety. At the end, we will return to the hotel.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour escort/host, 01 complimentary caipirinha per person and shots of cachaça.
Exclusions: Entrance fee to nightclubs., Gratuities
Reviewed By BrasilTraveler
Anderson really made this trip memorable. Thank you Anderson. The statue is dramatic. Must take a camera. The Pao de Acucar has newly been updated for tourism. This venue is worth seeing with Rio Carioca Tour LTD. Ask for Anderson for your guide. He is informative and thoughtful of the guests especially the older ones. Thank you so much.
8. Baile de Madureira: Charme Dance Party in Rio with Transfer
It started in the 1980s with a group of street vendors getting together on Saturday night to dance contemporary black music. It quickly became a local sensation with people from all ages coming from different places of the suburbs. And that is how the Baile de Charme de Madureira was born. The Baile de Charme de Madureira is a unique experience that you have never witnessed before. A section of a street is closed and transformed into a dance hall for people to dance, sing and celebrate life. They dance into a type of music called charme, that was created in the suburbs of Rio, and came out of the tremendous influence of African American Soul and Funk music and African Brazilian music. Tour guide, entrance to the Baile de Madureira and roundtrip transfer included.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the Baile de Madureira
Exclusions: Alcoholic Drinks (available to purchase), Food and Drinks
Reviewed By BrasilTraveler
Anderson really made this trip memorable. Thank you Anderson. The statue is dramatic. Must take a camera. The Pao de Acucar has newly been updated for tourism. This venue is worth seeing with Rio Carioca Tour LTD. Ask for Anderson for your guide. He is informative and thoughtful of the guests especially the older ones. Thank you so much.
9. Rio de Janeiro by night: Ginga Tropical Show
Rio de Janeiro, by night: Ginga Tropical Show Enjoy a 2-hour multicultural show with a lot of joy and energy, gathering on stage various expressions of Brazil! The Ginga Tropical show will take you to know Brazil through music, dance, and live performance, far from the cultural stigmas and sensual connotations. Please note, dinner is not included. Check another option for dinner too! Take this wonderful show and enjoy Rio de Janeiro by night!
Inclusions: Local Guide
Exclusions: Tips (Optional)
Reviewed By Cheryl B
Go with a good appetite, so many variety of meats, take just a little so you can make it to the end! Loved the lamb, filet mignon, garlic beef the best. Even saved room for dessert and left feeling very satisfied
10. Rio de Janeiro by night: Ginga Tropical Show with Dinner!
Rio de Janeiro by night with Ginga Dinner Show! Enjoy a buffet dinner at a barbecue house with all you can eat system and then a 2-hour multicultural show with a lot of joy and energy, gathering on stage various expressions of Brazil! The Ginga Tropical show will take you to know Brazil through music, dance, and live performance, far from the cultural stigmas and sensual connotations. Dinner is included.
Inclusions: Local Guide
Exclusions: Tips (Optional)
Reviewed By Cheryl B
Go with a good appetite, so many variety of meats, take just a little so you can make it to the end! Loved the lamb, filet mignon, garlic beef the best. Even saved room for dessert and left feeling very satisfied
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