The 15 Best Bar & Cachaça Tours 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 for a four-hour night through Lapa, beginning with four cachaça tastings and continuing to the Arcos da Lapa, Selarón Steps, live samba, and a club with Brazilian funk, pop, and reggaeton. Guides such as Andressa, Raffa, Marcos, and Nayara keep the group together and help solo visitors feel at ease.

“Our guide was Rafael. He was really friendly and knowledgeable. We had a lovely group of people from all over the world. If you are worried about joining the tour on your own, it is not a problem at all. It's a fabulous introduction to cachaça and Samba bars! A fun night out.”

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2.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

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

Spend three hours sailing from Urca across Guanabara Bay with an English- or Portuguese-speaking host, open drinks, fruit, snacks, music, and a possible swim stop. Hosts such as Paola, Lohanny, Mariana, and Jhulia are known for friendly service and local stories. Bring a towel and jacket for the cooler ride home.

“The sunset sailboat tour was so much fun and a highlight of my trip to Rio! The crew were amazing very friendly, helpful, and informative and made the experience a great time!”

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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 walk through Lapa with multilingual guides such as Marx, Victor, and Bernardo. You’ll visit Escadaria Selarón, local bars, samba and dance venues, and clubs with entry included. Cachaça shots 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 pm in Lapa and spend about four hours moving between samba bars, a rooftop stop, Escadaria Selarón, and a Latin club. Guides such as Marx, Wil, Julia, Victor, and Bernardo are praised for keeping the group friendly and safe. Bring ID and budget for drinks beyond the included cachaça.

“A fun way to be out and about in Rio at night. The crawl allows you to experience which of Rios clubs in Lapa that you would like to revisit.”

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

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

Join a small group of up to 11 people at Marina da Glória for a three-hour Rio boat tour with an English or Spanish guide, beer, water, soda, and snacks. You’ll pass the Museum of Tomorrow and Niterói, swim near Adão e Eva Beach, and finish with views around Urca as the sun fades.

“Even though the weather wasn’t the best, the trip was still amazing. Our tour guide spoke English and was very friendly. I would definitely recommend.”

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6.Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar

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

Spend three hours at Rio Scenarium, a former antique shop spread across three floors in Lapa. You’ll enter through a fast-track door, enjoy live samba, forró, and MPB, then have a three-course dinner and selected drinks for three hours. Hotel pickup is available from Rio’s South Zone, but return transport is not included.

“I really enjoy this beautiful building, good food, great vibes, fantastic band with the smooth music, and dancing! Highly recommend!”

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7.Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

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

Spend three hours walking Vila Madalena and Beco do Batman with Leticia, a local guide who speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish. You will see major street art, visit galleries and neighborhood bars, learn about São Paulo’s artists, and meet other visitors. Drinks and food cost extra, and the walk covers about 2 kilometers.

“Excellent tour, great way to learn about local art, sample drinks, and meet others!”

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8.Petropolis The Imperial City with Beer tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about 10 hours in Petrópolis with an accredited guide, visiting the Imperial Museum, cathedral, Crystal Palace, Quitandinha Palace, and Bohemia Brewery. The tour includes Rio transport, museum and brewery entry, a buffet lunch, and three beer tastings. Guides such as Rafael may lead in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, but language support can vary.

“My favorite tour from my travel to Brazil! The staff was really kind and responsable. They look for everyone to be ok and on time always haha. Dont miss the visit to Bohemia!! It was the soo cool!”

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9.Shared Speedboat Tour with Beer Included!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Urca at 10:00 a.m. for a three-hour shared speedboat ride toward the Cagarras Islands. You get cold beer, water, soda, and inflatable floats, but no food or snorkeling gear. Captains such as Antonio and Ricardo have been praised for friendly service, though commentary and timing can vary.

“Really good music! And a place to stop and jump in the water! Good photos. I had a really good time!”

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10.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. Begin with an hour of open bar and drinking games at Supra Bar, enjoy a caipirinha at Ô de Casa, visit samba-focused Xiu! Bar, then finish at LiLi Club, a São Paulo funk venue. The group is limited to 30 people.

“By far one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with some of the nicest people I have ever met. The drinking games were fun, Pétala & Rodrigo were amazing host. I will definitely be rescheduling another night out before I leave. Highly recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $58

You’ll tour Petrópolis with an English-speaking guide such as Gabriel, visiting the Imperial Museum, Cathedral, Crystal Palace, and Quitandinha Palace before a guided Bohemia Brewery visit with three tastings. Pickup, lunch, transport, and key admissions are included, but drinks, dessert, and Santos Dumont House entry cost extra.

“The lovely scenery and the brewery were highlights of the tour. Our guide Gabriel was very helpful especially with his English explanations. My only concern was that our trip was confirmed to start at 8:10 per an email about 2 weeks before Read more”

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12.Petrópolis Trip with Palace, Imperial Museum & Brewery

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

Travel from Rio to Petrópolis with a bilingual guide in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. You’ll see Quitandinha, the Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace, Saint Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, and Santos Dumont’s home from outside. The $55 shared tour lasts nine hours, includes transport and tickets, and may replace the brewery with the Wax Museum.

“Educational trip, our tour guide Julio was funny and attentive. He's also multilingual - speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese.”

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13.SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Start at Urca Pier for a three-hour speedboat ride past Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Arpoador, Niterói, and more. Your captain shares Rio stories, with time to swim at selected spots. Beer, soda, and water are included. Rafael is one captain praised for his careful driving and friendly service.

“Rafael es encantador! La excursión fue genial y dinámica. La pasamos increíble”

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14.SpeedBoat Tour – Sunset with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Join a three-hour sunset cruise for up to eight people through Guanabara Bay. You’ll see Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana, Arpoador, Adão Beach, and Niterói’s Contemporary Art Museum, with swimming stops, soft music, and one cold Heineken. English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese guiding is available. Hugo is praised for attentive care.

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15.Nightlife Extravaganza Tour with Rooftop Bars

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

Spend five hours with guide Vini, or Vinnie, exploring São Paulo after dark. Travel by private vehicle between rooftop bars, Vila Madalena, Jardins, a historic speakeasy, live music venues, a nightclub, and late-night food stops. 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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