Evening Tours in Rio de Janeiro: 9 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

1.Sunset Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 994 reviews · 3 hours · from $75Our pick

Sail from Marina da Glória across Guanabara Bay for three hours, passing Rio’s forts, Boa Viagem Island, and Niemeyer’s Niterói museum. Expect Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer at sunset, plus caipirinhas, beer, sparkling wine, snacks, and friendly hosts such as Clarisse and Karina. You can book a small group or private boat.

“We were able to book pretty last minute the day of for my friends birthday celebration. Communication was wonderful and Clarisse was so good at making us feel welcomed, relaxed and taken care of for the whole tour. Our champagne glasses were never left empty and the whole experience really was so worth it. From beginning to end we felt cared for and the whole vibe of the experience was fun and happy. We would definitely book with DDRio again and recommend you consider them for your first or next tour. Clarisse and Captain Gabriel are top notch. Thank you for a memorable experience.”

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2.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

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

Spend three hours on a shared sailboat in Guanabara Bay, leaving from Urca for sunset views of Christ the Redeemer, Flamengo, and Rio’s waterfront. Your host, often Paola, Lohanny, Mariana, or Bia, serves caipirinhas, beer, fruit, snacks, and music. You can also swim from the boat before returning to Mureta da Urca.

“fun, even sailed a bit. we got plenty of music, snacks and drinks”

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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, multilingual night in Lapa. Guides such as Marx, Victor, Bernardo, and Julia lead you through local bars, Selarón Steps, samba, forró, and clubs. Cachaça shots and club entry are included, while drinks beyond the included shots cost extra.

“Loved Victor and Bernardo! Knowledgeable and vibrant hosts. Great spots.”

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4.Guanabara Bay Sunset Sailing Tour & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 331 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet the Sail in Rio crew at Marina da Glória for a three-hour sunset sail around calm Guanabara Bay. Expect English and Portuguese guidance, caipirinhas, beer, soft drinks, finger food, and possible swimming stops. Crew members such as Maria, Chloe, Pedro, Marcela, and Gabriel have been praised for warm service and useful local insight.

“Great experience! Boat, staff and drinks all was great! One of my absolut highlights of Rio!😊”

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5.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, meet guides such as Marx, Victor, Julia, or Bernardo, and move through samba bars, a rooftop stop, and a Latin club. You’ll get cachaça shots, basic samba instruction, entry assistance, and a social group of up to 30 people. Drinks beyond the included shots cost extra.

“We did this for my wife’s birthday and it was a blast. Our guide Bernardo was really cool and helpful, we went to 4 places and one was good as the other, we meet people from other countries on the tour, we took shots, we danced Samba, LAPA was wild at night, great times. We should have take this tour at the beginning of our vacation but the day we took it, our group was full of wonderful people and ready to party.”

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

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

Set out from Marina da Glória for a three-hour sunset cruise around Rio and Niterói. You’ll see the Museu do Amanhã, Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Niterói, Urca, and stop for an hour of swimming at Adão e Eva Beach. Beer, water, soda, snacks, and an English- or Spanish-speaking guide are included. Groups are limited to 11 people.

“Such a great boat trip! And the staff was very nice! They gave us history and we had great views of Rio”

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7.Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 183 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Meet Helena, Gustavo, or another English-speaking local guide near Angu do Gomes, then walk into Pedra do Sal, Rio’s Afro-Brazilian samba center. Learn about Little Africa, hear live samba, meet locals, and enjoy one welcome drink. Expect crowds, dancing, street drinks, and a genuine night out rather than a staged show.

“It was such a great experience, especially when traveling alone. The group was really fun and I felt safe the whole time. Even the guide shared a lot about the history of the place, which was really interesting, and the drinks were great too 😃 Overall, a super experience”

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8.Samba Class and Samba Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Start with a one-hour beginner samba class led by an English-, Spanish-, or Portuguese-speaking instructor such as Marco or Bruno. Then travel with your guide to a samba club or Monday street party, where your ticket, transfer, fast-track entry, and three hours of guidance are included. No partner is needed.

“I just had to share this incredible experience we stumbled upon recently! So, my wife and I were on the hunt for something fun to do, and we came across this Samba class that promised not only dance lessons but also a taste of that electric nightclub atmosphere. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Our instructor, Elio (I hope I got the spelling right!), was an absolute gem. Not only was he exceptional at teaching us the dance moves with infectious enthusiasm, but he also went above and beyond to ensure we had a blast. What really touched me was how he looked out for our safety as…”

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9.Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3h 30m · from $54

Meet your guide at Vidigal’s blue steps and take a moto-taxi to the trailhead. The 1.5-kilometer uphill walk takes about an hour, ending at Dois Irmãos Peak with wide views over Rio. Choose a 3:20 AM sunrise, 10:00 AM daytime, or 3:30 PM afternoon start. Guides include Milena, Nathalia, Nat, and Thaina.

“Nathalia is a very kind guide. Good and clear communication and good instructions. Showed me a lot and told me a lot about the history as well. Would definitely book another trip with her!”

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