The 3 Best Pub Crawls 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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