BRAZIL
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The 10 most popular drinking tours in Brazil. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A 4-hour Lapa pub crawl with cachaça tasting, a free caipirinha by the Arcos, Selarón photos, live samba, and a DJ nightclub finish.
Sunset sail in Baía de Guanabara with open-bar caipirinhas, snacks, optional swim, and views of Christ the Redeemer.
A 4-hour Lapa night with free cachaça shots, local bars, and live samba. Dance, meet people, and feel Rio for $17.
A guided Lapa night in Rio with VIP bar entry, free cachaça shots, samba circles, and iconic photo stops, ending at a late club.
“It was a bit unorganized but overall it was a fun experience. Got to experience different types of clubs and nightlife in general. Julia and Victor were great guides.”
Small-group sunset boat tour from Marina da Glória with museums, a beach swim, and beer, soda, snacks, and great Rio views.
“Such a great boat trip! And the staff was very nice! They gave us history and we had great views of Rio”
Skip the line at Rio Scenarium in Lapa for a 3-course dinner, live Brazilian music, and a 3-hour open bar with pickup in Rio’s South Zone.
Vila Madalena street art and bar stops with local guide Leticia. Photo time, neighborhood history, and local drinks in 3 hours.
Puerto Viejo’s bean-to-bar chocolate class takes you from cacao tree to fermentation and roasting, with tastings and a take-home bar.
“Everyone in our group adored this experience! We all adore chocolate and it was wonderful to learn about the history of cacao and how our consumption of it has changed over hundreds of years. Ansel's love for the cacao tree and passion for chocolate is beautiful to witness and she has created the perfect experience…”
A full-day Petrópolis tour from Rio with Imperial-era sights, a stop for lunch, and Bohemia’s brewery visit with 3 beer tastings.
“It was good and informative. But very long. Took 2 hours to do pick up and get on the road. After that it was fine.”
Shared speedboat in Rio to Cagarras Islands with cold beer, swim time, and great water views. Small group, weather-dependent.
“This was one of the most stressful experiences I’ve had while traveling. I originally booked a shared boat tour, and everything seemed fine at first. But after I paid through Viator, the operator tried to push me into switching to a private tour, then demanded a much higher price than what was originally agreed upon.”
