5 Ipanema Tours in Rio de Janeiro Worth Booking

1.Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 1 hour · from $25Our pick

Spend one lively hour at Samba Fit in Ipanema learning beginner samba with Carla, Ranaa, or Gaby, performers from major samba schools. The class covers basic steps, rhythm, and body movement at a friendly pace, then ends with Carnival costumes, photos, and videos. Groups are limited to 10, and instruction is available in English or Portuguese.

“Ranaa is a very experienced and enthusiastic coach! It was a super fun experience with many surprises and joy all around”

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2.Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · from $33

Meet your trilingual Surf Matrix instructor at the yellow tent on Praia do Arpoador. You’ll learn beach safety, board position, paddling, and standing up before practicing in the water. Classes suit your ability and include equipment, with groups limited to six people. Rafael may be your instructor.

“We had Rafael as a surfing instructor with this company. I could not recommend enough! They were flexible with the timings as it is weather dependant. Rafael was fabulous, full of energy, spoke English very well and was a wonderful teacher. Worth every penny!”

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3.Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 31 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Meet local surf instructors in Copacabana or Ipanema for a one-hour lesson in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. You’ll stretch on the sand, learn how to stand, practice ocean safety, and be guided toward suitable waves. Boards, leashes, surf clothes, storage, and motivation are included, but you must pay 200 Brazilian reais per person at the meeting point.

“En fait je n’ai pas trouvé le guide!parce qu’il n’y en avait pas!sur votre site ce sont des photos de toutes les écoles de surf d’ipanema!et personne ne représente ce site!il n’y avait pas de numéro de téléphone pour avec des explications!j’ai dû repayer pour avoir un cours! Je ne comprends pas car j’ai réservé plusieurs activités avec vous! mais pour le surf c’est à revoir! Pourriez-vous procéder à mon remboursement?”

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4.Yoga + Sound Healing – Ipanema Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 5 days · from $28

Meet Yuri Bringel for a private yoga and sound-healing session in or near Ipanema Park, with the sea as your backdrop. Choose from Hatha, Vinyasa, or restorative yoga, then settle into sound therapy using instruments such as Tibetan bowls, gongs, or drums. Hotel pickup may be available near the park.

“Yuri was incredibly kind and welcoming from the very start. He even showed me around a bit before we began, which made the experience feel really personal. We practiced in a beautiful natural spot right in front of the sea, such a stunning and peaceful setting. The class itself was very mindful, and Yuri incorporated instruments that created a wonderfully calming atmosphere. I left feeling completely relaxed and refreshed. A truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommend! 🧘‍♀️✨”

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5.Bossa Nova and the Carioca life – Copacabana and Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $50

Walk from Ipanema to Copacabana in a small group of up to 10, tracing the Girl from Ipanema, Bossa Nova, beach sports, food, music, and Carioca life. Guides such as Lola and Lorena lead in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Coconut water and Copacabana Fort entry are included.

“Lola absolut fantastic, it was a great experience! She is very knowledgeable and it made an interesting tour not your usual touristy thing!”

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