Top 7 Nightlife Experiences in Brazil

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.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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3.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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4.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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5.Night life tour in sao Paulo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16 reviews · 5 hours · from $90

Meet Faical at Sesc Avenida Paulista at 5:30 p.m. for a five-hour São Paulo nightlife outing. Start with a rooftop drink and sunset views, then choose among Vila Madalena, Beco do Batman, Itaim Bibi, LGBT-friendly bars, or a special show. Two caipirinhas and club entry are included, with live music fees covered.

“Faical made this evening a special one. Highly recommended him for every tour. I also had the pleasure to have the city tour with him. It was a mixture of historical places and hidden gems only a local would know.”

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6.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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7.Special tour 8 hour (walking tour + nightlife )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Meet guide Faical at 16:00 near MASP or Sesc Avenida Paulista for a small-group São Paulo tour. See a rooftop, Japanese Street, Sé Cathedral, museums, and Beco do Batman, then visit bars and clubs with VIP entry. Drinks are extra. The tour is offered in six languages and ends in Vila Madalena.

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