The 15 Evening Tours in Brazil That Earn Their Price

1.Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 994 reviews · 3 hours · from $75Our pick

Sail from Marina da Glória through Guanabara Bay for three hours, passing Rio’s forts, Boa Viagem Island, and the Niterói Museum. Guides such as Clarisse and Karina serve caipirinhas, beer, wine, snacks, and soft drinks while you watch sunset views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.

“This was SO such fun!! Clarisse and the crew made sure everyone on board was well taken care. There was about 10 of us on board and it definitely didn’t feel overcrowded. The drinks were unlimited and the snacks were yummy! Clarisse was the absolute sweetest person and made sure everyone was happy the whole time. An absolute gem! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour! Especially for solo travellers like I was! 5 stars all around!”

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2.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 785 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Meet your English or Portuguese speaking host in Urca, transfer by small boat, then spend three hours on a sailboat across Guanabara Bay. Expect caipirinhas, beer, fruit, snacks, music, swimming, and sunset views of Christ the Redeemer, Flamengo, Niterói, and planes near the airport.

“The crew were friendly and inviting. the experience was first class”

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3.More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 4 hours · from $17Best value

Meet at Jurema Bar for a four-hour night through Lapa, led in English, Spanish, or Portuguese by guides such as Marx, Victor, and Bernardo. Visit Selarón Steps, local bars, samba circles, and dance venues, with cachaça shots and club entry included.

“Our guide's name was Isabella and we started off at a bar where they taught us the process of making Chacaca. The sugar can juice they had us taste was pleasantly good. The night was fun overall as we were able to meet other travelers from different parts of the world and we ended the night at a Samba club where the music was fantastic and I learned how to Samba a little.”

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4.Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 331 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Sail from Marina da Glória into calm Guanabara Bay for three hours of Rio views, caipirinhas, beer, snacks, and a possible swim. English and Portuguese-speaking guides, including crew members such as Maria, Chloe, Pedro, and Daniel, keep the trip social and informative.

“The crew was amazing. We had a really good experience and learned so much about the city thanks to our guides. All of them spoke English, Spanish and Portuguese. Besides, the beverages and food were very good. However, the instructions to find the members of the crew and the boat weren’t quite clear and nobody spoke English nearby to help us find them. We had to get in touch with them because we were running out of time and the lady found us. Apart from that mishaps, everything went very well. We had a very pleasant moment. We recommend it !”

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5.More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

Start at 8:30 pm in Lapa and follow local guides through samba bars, a rooftop stop, Selarón Steps, and a Latin club. You will receive cachaça shots, learn basic samba moves, and meet an international group. Guides such as Marx, Victor, Julia, Bernardo, and Igor have all led this experience, though the lineup varies.

“Victor was our guide and he was great! We got to experience lots of fun places we wouldn’t have been able to find or feel comfortable visiting without the group. Would 10/10 recommend!”

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6.Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

Sail from Marina da Glória for a three-hour sunset outing with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, beer, water, soda, and snacks. Stop near the Museum of Tomorrow, Niterói’s contemporary art museum, Urca, and Adão e Eva Beach for swimming. Guides Leo and Rafaela have received special praise.

“Nice weather, the boat had snacks and drinks which was very nice. The tour guide was very informative and very friendly! I would definitely book this tour again.”

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7.Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 183 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Meet Helena, Gustavo, Yan, Lena, or another Rio As a Local guide near Angu do Gomes, then walk into Pedra do Sal for live samba, local drinks, and stories about Little Africa. This is a real Carioca night, not a staged show, so expect crowds, dancing, and an open-ended street-party feel.

“It was such a great experience, especially when traveling alone. The group was really fun and I felt safe the whole time. Even the guide shared a lot about the history of the place, which was really interesting, and the drinks were great too 😃 Overall, a super experience”

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8.Samba Class and Samba Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Spend four hours learning samba with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking instructor, then head to a local samba venue. Marco, Bruno, and other instructors lead the class and stay with you for three hours of live music and dancing. Monday includes an Ipanema class and street party; Wednesday to Saturday uses Copacabana and a samba club.

“We had a really nice evening with Bruno! First we had a samba class for a about 1 hour, where he showed us major moves and poses of samba, then we went to a samba club with live band playing. We had a table right next to the band. We danced samba there. Everything and the whole evening were perfect!”

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9.Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3h 30m · from $54

Meet your guide at Vidigal’s blue steps and ride a moto-taxi to the trailhead. Hike 1.5 km uphill through forest to Dois Irmãos Peak for sweeping Rio views. Choose a 3:20 AM sunrise, 10:00 AM daytime, or 3:30 PM sunset start. Guides speak four languages.

“I recently had the pleasure of going on an unforgettable tour in Rio, which involved a hike, watching a breathtaking sunset, and a fascinating tour of a local favela. The experience was made all the more amazing by our guide, Nathalia. Nathalia was incredibly knowledgeable, providing detailed insights into the history, culture, and daily life of Rio, the favela, and the surrounding areas. She was not only punctual but also made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire experience. It was clear she had a deep respect and understanding of the local community, which made the favela tour feel authentic and meaningful. Her fluency in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese,…”

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10.Brunch & Sunset Cruise with Capirinha in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend about three hours aboard a small boat from Marina da Glória, cruising Guanabara Bay with views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, forts, and Niterói’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Expect drinks, fruit, sandwiches, music, and friendly hosts such as Thais, Thays, Luiza, Pedro, and Klaus.

“Did this boat ride with my sister at Christmastime. We had an overcast day and at one point the skies opened up and just DUMPED. There was no sunset to be had, but it was an awesome time anyway! The trip was super fun and the hosts were amazing! Everyone was so nice and helpful. The drinks and snacks were perfect, and the boat was great. A cool way to see Rio and some of the waters around it. The captain timed it out so we were right at the airport when a plane took off over us- what a cool experience!”

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11.Sunset Experience in Bonita Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 86 reviews · 4 hours · from $44

Leave Barreirinhas around 2 pm for Bonita Lagoon, climb its famous staircase, swim in two or three seasonal lagoons, then watch sunset from the region’s highest dune. Transport and a Portuguese-speaking guide are included. Private groups are available.

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12.Sunset Catamaran Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

You’ll ride the air-conditioned Kattamaram II from Echaporã Port, with dinner, music, a bar, and views of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. A bilingual guide handles the shared transfer from Foz do Iguaçu, while the boat continues beneath Tancredo Neves Bridge to a private swimming jetty on the Tamanduá River.

“Notre guide qui est venus nous chercher à notre hôtel était adorable ! La balade en bateau était très jolie c’était super sympas par contre le temps de navigation est de même pas 2h alors qu’il y a marqué 3h30 sur l’annonce et le buffet au vue du prix n’était pas à la hauteur de nos attentes. De plus ils mettent couché du soleil et nous sommes rentrés bien avant le coucher du soleil. Vraiment très déçus sur ces points. Le concept est quand même tres sympas mais trop cher au vue de la prestation. La photo est la dernière que j’ai prise avant de quitter le navire! Qui témoigne…”

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13.Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watch Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 5 hours · from $90

You’ll leave Manaus by boat for Iranduba, fish from a traditional bamboo rod, then search the dark river for alligators with a naturalist guide. The five-hour outing includes hotel pickup downtown, a bilingual guide, and a group limited to 10 people. Bring insect repellent, long clothing, and a flashlight.

“I requested English speaking but he didn't speak any. He was told it was a Private hire. I suppose on the basis that nobody else booked that it was.”

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14.Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join hosts such as Jena, Diego, Pétala, or Rodrigo for a four to five-hour night through Vila Madalena. Start with an hour of open bar and drinking games, enjoy a caipirinha at Ô de Casa, then finish with samba and funk at two lively clubs.

“It was fun night with a good group of people! The hosts did a great job and we went to cool places. I would suggest this to anyone”

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15.Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps and Sunset at Sugarloaf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

Explore Rio with a private guide, visiting Christ the Redeemer, the tiled Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain in about five hours. Ederson and his team offer English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Russian guiding. Confirm start time and attraction fees before booking.

“My husband and I did this 5 hour tour of Rio on the last day of our trip in January 2020 and it was by far the highlight of our vacation. Ederson is professional yet extremely personable, and his knowledge of Rio's history and culture is superb. He made us feel like VIPs, with all the tricks, tips, and shortcuts to make our visits to each site not only significantly more efficient but also set us up for the most optimal experience at each location. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rio de Janiero!”

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