Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

1.Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema
Beginner samba lesson in Ipanema with Samba Fit. Learn basic steps in 1 hour, try carnival costumes, and get photos/videos. $25.
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Beginner samba lesson in Ipanema with Samba Fit. Learn basic steps in 1 hour, try carnival costumes, and get photos/videos. $25.

A 4-hour Lapa pub crawl with cachaça tasting, a free caipirinha by the Arcos, Selarón photos, live samba, and a DJ nightclub finish.

Tour Rio Carnival backstage at Samba City, visit Grande Rio’s factory, try authentic costumes, learn samba, and end with a caipirinha.

Hop-on hop-off Rio Samba Bus blends samba and MPB with panoramic Rio views, stopping at Copacabana, Lapa, Christ the Redeemer, and more.

Ride the bondinho to Santa Teresa, stroll Lapa and Selarón Steps, then see Centro parks with pickup and a tri-lingual guide.
“The tour guides are excellent and knowledgeable. The van was comfy and cool. It was nice not to worry about anything and just do it. Only thing I would change (which I know would be somewhat burdensome but I think it would be beneficial) is having everyone meet at one or two pick up locations.…”

One-hour samba crash course in Copacabana, Rio. Friendly bilingual coaching, water and toilet, beginner steps, plus nightlife tips.

Ginga Tropical samba and folklore show in Rio. 1.5 hours at Teatro Fashion Mall with a samba class and photo moment.
“Amazing experience! If you are in Rio you have to come see this”

Ginga Tropical in Rio: 1.5-hour samba and folklore show with live music, samba class, colorful costumes, and a Carnival finale in Botafogo.
“Authentic songs and dances and drums recreating the history of Brazil. I would go to it again. It included great seats and one drink.”

Pedra do Sal in Rio: an English-led samba night with a local guide, one welcome drink, and history in Little Africa.

Learn samba basics in a guided 1-hour class, then hit a real Rio samba night with a live band or street party for ~$63.


