Your ticket to the club is included, but food and drinks are not. We recommend trying a caipirinha, the famous Brazilian cocktail.

Copacabana → Lapa · Wednesday to Saturday

Rio Night Tour: Samba Class + Live Samba Club in Lapa

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. Your local guide stays with you all night.

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USD 45per person

7pm–11:30pmWednesday to Saturday

4.8★137 GetYourGuide reviews

Live bandreal samba club

Samba class1 hourmade for beginners

Night out3 hours in Lapalive samba band

IncludedTransport + club ticketstudio to samba club

Your guideEnglish, Spanishand Portuguese

The real Rio at night

Learn samba, then dance it with locals

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.

Step by step

Your Rio Night Tour

1
7:00 PM – Meet us in Copacabana
Meet your guide and samba instructor at our studio in Copacabana.
2
1-hour samba class
Learn the basic steps. Made for beginners, no partner needed.
3
Group transfer to Lapa
We take you there together, so you never wonder where it's safe to go.
4
Live samba club
Enter a real local club with a live samba band. Try a caipirinha, Brazil's famous drink.
5
Dance the night away
Your guide stays by your side from the samba class to the club.

What's included

1-hour samba class
3-hour Rio Night Tour
Transportation from the studio to the samba club
Bilingual tour guide
Tickets to the club
Live samba band

Not included: transport back from the club. Your guide can help you get a taxi or ride app at the end of the night.

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Why travelers love it

Easy, safe and fun for beginners

No partner, no experience

We welcome all levels and all ages. Your guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese, so just ask for any translations.

Where locals really go

A genuine samba club in Lapa with a live band, authentic Brazilian food and drinks. The full samba experience, from your first samba no pé steps to dancing the night away.

Meet travelers from around the world

Join a friendly group, build your confidence and see Rio's best nightlife together.

Rio night tour samba class in Copacabana with live instructor

Live samba band performing at a packed samba club in Lapa during the Rio night tour

Group of tourists learning samba moves during the Rio night tour samba class in Copacabana

Group of tourists on private transportation during Rio night tour heading to samba club in Lapa

Partner samba dancing at the end of a Rio night tour samba class in Copacabana

Good to know

Before you go

What to wear

Smart-casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Rio is a tropical city and it's usually hot.

Bring your ID

The club asks for a photo ID. A paper copy or a photo of your passport on your phone is fine. Your guide will help if needed.

Book in advance

Walk-ins are welcome, but we only run the tour when guests have booked. Spots are limited, so book online first. It only takes a minute!

Visiting on a Monday, or want even more samba? Join our Monday Samba Street Party at Pedra do Sal.

Ready for a real night out in Rio?

Wednesday to Saturday at 7pm. USD 45 per person. Book online in a minute or message us on WhatsApp.

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Meeting point

Our samba studio in Copacabana

Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 807, Room 603, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

Rio Night Tour: FAQ

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Dania Joseph

We had such a fun experience with Rio Samba Dancer! We did the class AND tour, and we had such a good time. Our instructor was vibrant, energetic, interactive, and made everyone feel comfortable, regardless of experience. The class was engaging and a great introduction to samba. Afterward, a driver met us and we headed to Rio Scenarium (about a 20 minute drive to Lapa), where we enjoyed an amazing live samba band and watched amazingly talented dancers before joining them on the dance floor ourselves. We had a time! Drinks aren't included, but the caipirinhas were fresh, delicious, and absolutely worth ordering. This was a great start to our trip. I highly recommend this experience!

nicolas presti

Très bonne expérience, je recommande. Entraîneur très professionnel et très sympathique. 😁😁

Arnault Verret

Really great lesson by Marco, thanks !

Walter Bell

Such a fun experience leaning how to Samba step by step. My wife and I were local for a few days and wanted to get a genuine dive into the culture. We booked a day beforehand and was able to join a cool and very diverse small group. The instructor was very hands on and so very patient. We went to an amazing nightclub in downtown Rio after the hour long lessons. The club was amazing! The atmosphere was just right and the entertainment there was incredible. We danced the night away. Highly recommend you book it if you're adventurous and curious about Samba.

Sujan Rikhi

We had a samba lesson with Marco a few days before Christmas. Marco was an amazing teacher and such a lovely guy. He taught us the steps then gave us plenty of time during the lesson to practice and get the hang of them before moving on. We covered two different styles of samba within the hour and we even got to try on some traditional Brazilian headwear. Would absolutely recommend for a fun evening right in the heart of copacabana town.

Gregory Schwedock

Bruno was the best teacher!

Helen Chase

The class was so fun and we had a great time! We learned some great moves!

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