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Home/Destinations/Rio de Janeiro/Beaches & Samba

Beaches, Samba & Nightlife in Rio

Feel the rhythm of Rio: relax on the famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, sail on a sunset cruise along the coast, and experience the city’s soul at a samba show or in the lively bars of Lapa. From beach days to dazzling Carnival-style performances, this is Rio at its most joyful.

197 tours · prices per person, book with partner

The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill
Rio De Janeiro
The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill
4.8(1,609)·5 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Sailing Tour with Drinks
4.9(1,021)·3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Rio City Tour with Lunch
Rio De Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf: Rio City Tour with Lunch
4.7(804)·9 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!
Rio De Janeiro
Private Custom Full-Day Highlights in Rio: Only the Best Sights!
4.9(797)·8–9 hours
from$213/ person
via Viator
Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
4.6(523)·3 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour
4.9(508)·3 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach
Rio De Janeiro
Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach
4.3(455)·14 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
A Day in Rio Tour - City Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included
Rio De Janeiro
A Day in Rio Tour - City Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included
4.9(450)·8 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials
Rio De Janeiro
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf Essentials
5.0(361)·7–8 hours
from$236/ person
via Viator
More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio
Rio De Janeiro
More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio
4.6(326)·4 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Boat Tour with Swimming, Drinks & Snacks
5.0(298)·3 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Carnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
Rio De Janeiro
Carnaval Experience: Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail
4.6(287)·1h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Ginga Tropical - Brazilian Samba and Folklore Show
Rio De Janeiro
Ginga Tropical - Brazilian Samba and Folklore Show
4.4(224)·1h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Private Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Private Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
5.0(211)·3 hours
from$265/ person
via Viator
samba class in Ipanema
Rio De Janeiro
samba class in Ipanema
5.0(210)·1 hour
from$24/ person
via Viator
Roxy Show - Brazilian Rhythms with optional Barbecue Dinner
Rio De Janeiro
Roxy Show - Brazilian Rhythms with optional Barbecue Dinner
3.6(204)·1h 30min–3h
from$100/ person
via Viator
Samba Class and Samba Night Club Tour in Rio
Rio De Janeiro
Samba Class and Samba Night Club Tour in Rio
4.8(188)·4 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Custom Private Tour of Rio
Rio De Janeiro
Full-Day Custom Private Tour of Rio
5.0(188)·8 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour
4.7(158)·5 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Brunch & Sunset Cruise with Capirinha in Rio
Rio De Janeiro
Brunch & Sunset Cruise with Capirinha in Rio
5.0(149)·3 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Sailing Tour with Open Bar
Rio De Janeiro
Sailing Tour with Open Bar
4.9(90)·3 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch
Rio De Janeiro
Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch
3.9(88)·4–6 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip with Schooner Cruise and Lunch
Rio De Janeiro
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip with Schooner Cruise and Lunch
3.7(84)·12 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
Rio De Janeiro
6-hour Classic Rio de Janeiro Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
5.0(70)·6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour from Rio with Boat Ride and Lunch
Rio De Janeiro
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour from Rio with Boat Ride and Lunch
3.6(69)·14 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator
Samba Class in Copacabana
Rio De Janeiro
Samba Class in Copacabana
4.6(57)·1 hour
from$30/ person
via Viator
Samba Night at Historic Pedra do Sal
Rio De Janeiro
Samba Night at Historic Pedra do Sal
4.8(48)·2h 30min
from$41/ person
via Viator
Carnaval Experience - Behind the Scenes of Rios Carnival in the City of Samba
Rio De Janeiro
Carnaval Experience - Behind the Scenes of Rios Carnival in the City of Samba
4.3(36)·2 hours
from$101/ person
via Viator
5-Hour Rio's Essential Sights: Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
Rio De Janeiro
5-Hour Rio's Essential Sights: Private Tour – Optional Airport & Port Pick-ups
4.9(36)·5 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups
Rio De Janeiro
Private Tour 7-Hours: Rio Best Sights with Airport, Port Pick-ups
5.0(32)·7 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Rio Shore Excursion: Skip the Line Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Day Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio Shore Excursion: Skip the Line Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Day Tour
4.2(31)·10 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Rio Carnival Backstage Experience with Samba at Carnaval Factory
Rio De Janeiro
Rio Carnival Backstage Experience with Samba at Carnaval Factory
4.9(26)·3h–3h 30min
from$109/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade Ticket with Optional Transport
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade Ticket with Optional Transport
4.1(22)·6–9 hours
from$406/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro: Speedboat Tour with Sunset and Beer!
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro: Speedboat Tour with Sunset and Beer!
4.2(22)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option
Rio De Janeiro
Samba Show Admission & Transfer with Dinner Option
3.5(21)·4 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
A BOAT TOUR to RIO ISLANDS with an AMAZING UNDERWATER FLIGHT!
Rio De Janeiro
A BOAT TOUR to RIO ISLANDS with an AMAZING UNDERWATER FLIGHT!
4.9(21)·4–5 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Rio By Night Private Tour: Experience Music, Dancing, Drinks and Local Culture
Rio De Janeiro
Rio By Night Private Tour: Experience Music, Dancing, Drinks and Local Culture
4.8(21)·5 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Brazilian Dinner Show: Cultural Experience in Rio de Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Brazilian Dinner Show: Cultural Experience in Rio de Janeiro
4.4(18)·5 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Samba Show (Ensaio de Escola de Samba)
Rio De Janeiro
Samba Show (Ensaio de Escola de Samba)
4.1(15)·5 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Rio Shore Excursion: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio Shore Excursion: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour
4.6(11)·6 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour.
Rio De Janeiro
Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour.
5.0(7)·3 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Boat Party by Night in Rio de Janeiro Admission & Transfer
Rio De Janeiro
Boat Party by Night in Rio de Janeiro Admission & Transfer
4.2(6)·3 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Authentic Samba Show in Rio de Janeiro with Dinner
Rio De Janeiro
Authentic Samba Show in Rio de Janeiro with Dinner
5.0(4)·4 hours
from$267/ person
via Viator
Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School
Rio De Janeiro
Carnival Backstage Tour - Visit a traditional Samba School
4.7(3)·2 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise 4-hour Private Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Shore Excursion: Post-Cruise 4-hour Private Tour
4.7(3)·4 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Carnaval Party Tour and Samba Class in Rio with Transfer
Rio De Janeiro
Carnaval Party Tour and Samba Class in Rio with Transfer
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Stand Up Paddle in Copacabana! Sunrise or Daytime!
Rio De Janeiro
Stand Up Paddle in Copacabana! Sunrise or Daytime!
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Samba Night in Pedra do Sal with Free Shot of Caipirinha
Rio De Janeiro
Samba Night in Pedra do Sal with Free Shot of Caipirinha
5.0(1)·2–7 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator

Beaches & Samba in Rio de Janeiro — FAQ

What are the best beaches in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio’s most famous beaches are Copacabana and Ipanema, with their iconic promenades, plus Leblon and the wilder beaches further out — perfect for sunbathing, people-watching and sunsets.
Where can you see samba in Rio?
Rio’s Lapa district is the heart of live samba and nightlife, while dinner samba shows and, in season, the Sambadrome and Carnival offer dazzling performances of the city’s signature dance.
Is a Rio samba show worth it?
Yes — a Brazilian samba dinner show is a dazzling, fun way to experience Rio’s music and dance culture, especially for those visiting outside the Carnival season.

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