Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

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Explore the electric nightlife in the Lapa district in Rio de Janeiro on this pub crawl with five free cachaça shots and one caipirinha. Soak up some live samba music and end your night at a popular nightclub.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Brazilian rhythms as you dance the night away at a club
  • Taste different flavors of cachaça
  • Explore the food and drink stalls at the Arcos da Lapa and have a free drink
  • Get to know the local rhythms as you dance to Brazilian funk, pop, and reggaeton
  • Enjoy attentive support with limited participants per guide

Description

Have a night out and experience the local culture on this pub crawl in Lapa, the most bohemian neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. Discover classic places frequented by locals and tourists, taste different flavors of cachaça, drink a free caipirinha, try some samba moves at a live concert and end the night in a nightclub with a DJ playing Brazilian and international rhythms. Do all this accompanied by a local guide who is an expert in the region (limited people per guide, ensuring that you'll always have a guide nearby taking care of all the fun and safety).

Meet your guide and start the night at a classic cachaça bar and taste different flavors (at least 4) of cachaça, the main Brazilian liquor.

Then, move on to the Arcos da Lapa, an iconic tourist spot in the city. Get to know the famous food and drink stalls and drink a free caipirinha. Next, take a break to learn about the history and take pictures of the beautiful Selarón, a grand staircase made of colorful tiles.

Continuing the party, go to a samba bar with live music. Immerse yourself in Carioca culture and get to know the local rhythms.

Finally, visit a nightclub to close your night with a flourish. Enjoy Brazilian funk, pop, and reggaeton and have fun until the club closes.

Includes

Skip-the-line entry to bar and club
At least 4 cachaça shots
1 Caipirinha

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional drinks
Food

Important Information

  • We walk between the bars and tourist places - it's a light and short walk
  • But people with mobility difficulties may suffer a little

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes visits to local bars in Lapa, cachaça tastings, a free caipirinha, dancing to Brazilian rhythms, and exploring food and drink stalls at Arcos da Lapa.

The pub crawl happens in Lapa, a bohemian neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro known for its lively nightlife and cultural scene.

Yes, the pub crawl features tastings of various cachaça flavors to give you a broad experience of this traditional Brazilian spirit.

Yes, you can enjoy live samba as part of the music lineup, along with Brazilian funk, pop, and reggaeton.

The pub crawl limits participants per guide to provide attentive support and a more personalized experience.

Yes, participants receive a free caipirinha and can also claim a free drink at the food and drink stalls near the Arcos da Lapa.

The pub crawl typically takes place during the evening to night hours when Lapa’s nightlife is most vibrant; check the website for current schedules.

No prior experience is needed; the pub crawl welcomes all levels to enjoy dancing and Brazilian rhythms.

Yes, the pub crawl is a social event suitable for solo travelers wanting to meet others and explore Rio’s nightlife.

Yes, you can explore various food stalls around Arcos da Lapa offering local snacks and dishes as part of the experience.

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