Looking for the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro? Our samba experiences give you real Brazilian rhythm, live music, and pure Rio energy — from a one-hour samba class and a Monday street party in Ipanema, to a live-band night tour, a Forró night out, and even a spot in the Carnaval parade. Everything is led by professional Brazilian instructors, in small groups, so it's safe, easy to follow, and genuinely fun. No experience needed — just bring your energy
Learn to dance samba in just one hour with our fun, beginner-friendly crash course. Our team of professional Brazilian instructors will have you moving to the rhythm in no time — even if you have two left feet. Classes run in small groups right in the heart of Copacabana or Ipanema, so they're easy to reach and easy to enjoy. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and groups looking for an authentic taste of Brazilian culture.
Meeting Point: Avenida Nossa senhora de copacabana 807 - room 603 - Ed Coronado- Copacabana
Monday to Friday at 3pm and 7pm
Saturday at 4pm and 7pm
Around R$100 reais or USD 25 dollars
Feel free to wear comfortable casual clothing.
Samba Night Tour in Rio de Janeiro
- One-hour class
- Transportation
- Tour Guide
- Samba Night Tour
- Live Samba Band
Head out with your instructor by private transportation to a real samba club with a live band. This samba night tour is the easiest way to experience Rio de Janeiro's nightlife like a local — safe, guided, and full of energy from start to finish.
Meeting Point: Avenida Nossa senhora de copacabana 807 - room 603 - Ed Coronado- Copacabana
- One hour group samba class
- Transportation to the club
- Tour Guide
- Tickets to the club
- Live samba band
R$220,00 Reais USD 49 dollars
Casual clothes
Tour starts at 7.00 pm.
You arrive at our studio by yourself and after one hour of dance class, we get private transportation to enjoy a great night in Rio.
You will have our tour guide with you for 3 hours. Tickets to the club are included and on the way back you choose what time and our guide help you to find transportation back so you can have a great samba experience with us.
Start with a one-hour samba class, then walk straight into Pedra do Sal's Monday night street party and put what you just learned to use.
It's the easiest way to go from "I can't dance" to dancing samba in the street with locals, in one night. Guided, fun, and about as authentic as Rio nightlife gets.
- One hour group samba class
- Transportation to the street party
- Tour Guide
- Live samba band
R$220,00 Reais USD 49 dollars
Casual clothes
No jwelery or heels
Tour starts at 5.00 pm.
You arrive at our studio by yourself and after one hour of dance class, we get private transportation.
You will have our tour guide with you for 3 hours. Transportation back is not included.
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Rio Samba Dancer partners with major samba schools to offer spots for people to participate in the carnival parades in Rio de Janeiro.
How it works:
- We will send you photos of available costumes and you select your preferred costume.
- You provide your measurements including shoe size, shirt size, waist size, etc. to ensure proper costume fitting.
- On the day you arrive in Rio de Janeiro, we will deliver the costume to your hotel.
- You will join the samba school's parade contingent and participate by dancing in the Rio carnival parade along the Sambadrome during the designated evening.
- Carnival Costume
- Tour Guide
- Samba Class
- Dance on the parade for one hour with on top samba schools
- Transportation round trip
Friday, February 5, through Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
Around USD 599
Samba isn't the only rhythm in Brazil. Learn Forró, the partner dance from Brazil's northeast, in a beginner-friendly class — then head out with your instructor to a real Forró venue to dance the night away to a live band. Relaxed, romantic, and a totally different side of Brazilian culture than samba.
- Forro class
- Tour Guide
- Transportation to forro club
- Tickets to the club
USD45 - EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 6:30PM
