Nights Out in Brazil: The 10 Best Bar Crawls

1.Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 4 hours · from $33Our pick

Join Caipi Tours in Lapa for a four-hour night of cachaça tasting, a free caipirinha, Selarón Steps, live samba, and Brazilian funk. Guides such as Andressa, Marcos, Raffa, Nayara, and Rafael lead small groups or add guides when numbers grow. Expect short walks, skip-the-line entry, and a social night aimed at adults.

“This was such a good time!! It's amazing. The host is the coolest guy. He goes there with you, dances in the place, has fun with everyone, and makes us feel welcome. I literally got there and was friends with everybody in like 15 minutes. The places are safe, and we had a blast. As a solo traveler, I had a great time. So go ahead and book this experience!”

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2.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

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

Spend three hours aboard a shared sailboat in Guanabara Bay, starting from Urca. Your English- or Portuguese-speaking host, such as Paola, Lohanny, or Mariana, serves caipirinhas, beer, fruit, and snacks while pointing out Rio’s landmarks. Expect music, a possible swim stop, sunset views, and a short boat transfer from the dock.

“We really enjoyed the evening sunset cruise with Lohanni and crew!”

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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

Start at Jurema Bar, then follow guides such as Marx, Victor, Bernardo, or Julia through Lapa’s night scene. You’ll visit Selarón Steps, local bars, samba and dance venues, and several clubs. Cachaça shots and entry fees are included, while extra drinks cost more.

“it was very fun! the best way to meet new friends especially if u are travelling alone like me! highly recommend it, and our two quides were awesome!!!”

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

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

Start at 8:30 p.m. in Lapa for a four-hour guided night through samba bars, a rooftop stop, Selarón Steps, and a Latin club. You receive cachaça shots and guided entry to several venues, while paying separately for other drinks. Guides such as Marx, Julia, Victor, and Bernardo help solo visitors and groups move through Rio’s nightlife with more ease.

“It was a bit unorganized but overall it was a fun experience. Got to experience different types of clubs and nightlife in general. Julia and Victor were great guides.”

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5.Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 126 reviews · 3 hours · from $111

Spend three hours at Rio Scenarium, Lapa’s famous three-level nightlife venue, with fast-track entry, live samba, forró, or MPB, a three-course dinner, and selected drinks. Hotel pickup is available from South Zone hotels, though return transport is not included. Expect striking antiques, lively dancing, and a dinner that may not match the music.

“The driver, who help us to entrance too, was perfect, lovely!!! The building is amazing, the music is fantastic, the atmosphere is unbelievable. The food is the reason why I disqualified the experience”

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6.Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Meet Leticia at the SATÉLITE gas station in Pinheiros for a three-hour walk through Vila Madalena. You’ll see Beco do Batman, learn about São Paulo’s street artists, visit local bars and galleries, and sample drinks or snacks at your own cost. English, Portuguese, and Spanish are available.

“Leticia our guide, was fantastic! She was bubbly, friendly, and very knowledgeable! She even helped my friend the next day when he had lost his phone in an uber. The tour was great! Lots of cool things to see and drinks were flowing! A great way to see some of the city and have fun at the same time 👌🏻”

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7.Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

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

Start at Supra Bar with an hour of open-bar drinks and party games, then visit Ô de Casa Hostel & Bar, Xiu! Bar, and LiLi Club. Hosts including Jena, Diego, Pétala, and Rodrigo keep the group moving through Vila Madalena from 8 p.m. until around midnight.

“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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8.Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $58

Spend about nine hours exploring Petrópolis, Brazil’s former imperial summer retreat, with stops at the Cathedral, Imperial Museum, Quitandinha Palace, Crystal Palace, and Santos Dumont’s house. The Bohemia Brewery visit includes three tastings. Pickup, lunch, an air-conditioned vehicle, and an English-speaking guide such as Gabriel are part of the experience.

“cidade muito bonita e aconchegante, recomendo a viator, passeio interessante e a agencia com profissionais bons.”

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9.Petrópolis Trip with Palace, Imperial Museum & Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · 9 hours · from $55

Travel from Rio to Petrópolis with a bilingual guide and round-trip transport. See Quitandinha, the Imperial Museum, Saint Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, and the Crystal Palace, with time near Santos Dumont’s home. Guides speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The Bohemia Brewery may be replaced by the Wax Museum when closed.

“Liked Imperial Palace visit and Santos Dumont House (optional). Crystal Palace was a dull and I didn't like a 30 minute stop at a motorway café or long visit to chocolate shop. Fixing pick up place was really bad. Place and time were changed but the guide wasn't told... Guide remained very calm with people who were late. Not easy when such a big group. I had the worst seat on the bus, next to the guide. Large sticker on the window blocked a lot of the beauty views. As with all trips I've done in Rio, I wish there was a central pickup point rather than 2 hours driving…”

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10.Nightlife Extravaganza Tour with Rooftop Bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $160

Spend five hours exploring São Paulo’s nightlife with a Portuguese-speaking guide, usually Vini or Vinnie. Ride between rooftop bars, Vila Madalena, Jardins, a speakeasy, live music venues, dance clubs, and late-night food stops in a private group. Drinks, food, and some entry fees cost extra, so bring your passport or ID and budget for the night.

“We had an unforgettable time on the tour with Vini! The mix of rooftop views, hidden gems, and diverse bars made it an incredible experience. Each stop had its own unique charm, whether it was savoring craft cocktails under the stars, enjoying live music in an upbeat venue, or enjoying some local food. The variety was amazing, and we felt like we got a true taste of São Paulo's nightlife scene. Cheers to an incredible guide and an unforgettable night!”

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