7 Nightlife Experiences in Brazil to Build a Day Around

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.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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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 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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4.Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

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

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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5.Night life tour in sao Paulo

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

Join Faical at 5:30 p.m. for a five-hour São Paulo night out beginning near Sesc Avenida Paulista. Depending on the day, you may visit a rooftop, Vila Madalena, Beco do Batman, Itaim Bibi, an LGBT bar street, or a live show. Two caipirinhas and club entry are included, with several guide languages available.

“Faical was a great guide. I felt privileged to have him as a tour guide. He showed me the best places in São Paulo. Will be highly recommended.”

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

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

Join Faical alaoui abdelaoui for an eight-hour São Paulo outing that mixes a rooftop, metro rides, Japan Street, Catedral da Sé, museums, and Beco do Batman with a full night of bars, live music, samba, pagode, DJs, and clubs. The group is capped at eight, and listed nightlife entrances are included, while drinks cost extra.

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