This Rio de Janeiro night tour starts with a beginner-friendly samba class in Copacabana, then takes you to a live samba club in Lapa. It's one of the most fun, safe, and authentic ways to experience Rio nightlife.
What’s Included in the Rio Night Tour?
- 1hr Samba Class
- 3hr Rio Night Tour
- Transportation (Studio to Samba Club)
- Tour Guide (Bilingual)
- Tickets to the Club
- Live Band
Your Rio Night Tour, Step by Step
Meet your guide/samba instructor in Copacabana → one-hour beginner samba class → private transfer to Lapa → entering a local club with a live samba band → trying a caipirinha → dancing the night away.
Book your Rio Samba Night Tour
Meeting point:
Walk-ins are welcome, but we only run the tour when students have booked in advance. To make sure we're open and ready for you, book online first. It only takes a minute!
What to Expect on Your Rio Night Tour
Your Authentic Samba Night Out in Rio
Rio Night Tour is a samba experience by Rio Samba Dancer, built for people who want to see the real Rio at night — not just a tourist show. You learn to samba, then you actually go out and dance it with locals at a live samba club.
We take you to the places locals go dancing in Rio. The club always has a live samba band, Brazilian food, and drinks. Try a Caipirinha — you'll be dancing even better after one.
Why Travelers Love This Experience
No dance partner needed, and no experience required — we welcome all levels and all ages on the Rio Night Tour. Your guide is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, so just let them know at the start of the samba class if you'd like any translations.
At Rio Samba Dancer, we live for dancing, and we want your time in Rio de Janeiro to be unforgettable. That's why we take you where the locals actually go — a genuine samba club in Lapa with a live band, so you get the full samba experience, from your first samba no pé steps to dancing the night away. Expect authentic Brazilian food and drinks too; we recommend a caipirinha (or two), and you'll be sambaing like a local in no time.
Spots on each Rio Night Tour are limited, so book in advance to avoid missing out. Have a question? Message us anytime on WhatsApp or by email.
Visiting on a Monday, or craving even more samba? Join our Monday Samba Street Party in Ipanema and Pedra do Sal for a lively open-air street party.
Rio Night Tour FAQs
Where does the tour start?
Get ready for a great night out! Meet us at one of our centrally-located dance studios in Copacabana or Ipanema. We'll send you the venue address for your tour with your booking confirmation email or Whatsapp message.
We usually start our night tour at 7 pm with a samba class, afterward, we take private transportation to the night club.
Your guide will accompany you into the nightclub, consequently, he will assist with entry and make sure you have a great time.
Is transportation included on Rio Night Tour?
We provide transportation to the nightclub located in LAPA. Certainly, a great area for animated and entertaining nightlife.
It's important to mention, that we do not provide transportation from the nightclub back to your place. However, your guide can help you arrange a ride. For safety, we recommend getting a taxi or using a ride-hailing service because of the time you will be leaving the club.
What should I bring?
We recommend you wear smart-casual clothes and comfortable shoes. As a result, you can enjoy yourself more. Rio is a tropical city and it's usually hot.
As a rule of the nightclub, please bring a photo of your ID with you. A paper copy or a photo of your passport on a phone will be acceptable. On the other hand, your tour guide will help you if it's necessary.
Why This Rio Night Tour Is Easy, Safe and Fun
In conclusion, this tour package is perfect for getting an authentic Brazilian Samba experience. Learn the most famous dance in Brazil, build your confidence, see Rio's entertaining nightlife, and meet some amazing people. In the end, you will have so much fun and of course in a very safe way. Contact us if you have any questions.