RIO DE JANEIRO
The best of the marvellous city.
The 12 most popular workshops in Rio de Janeiro, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth building a day around, and what each actually gets you.
Learn beginner samba in Ipanema with Rio’s Carnival queen. Small group, clear steps, plus costume photos and lesson videos.
Most Popular“Ranaa was a great teacher, she was nice, patient and encouraging! Thank you Ranaa! 😊 Promise, I'll practice at home!”
Learn samba basics in Copacabana with a friendly one-hour crash course, bilingual instruction, and nightlife tips for $25.
“such a fun samba class, the teacher was full of energy, she convinced even the grumbling men of my family to give samba a try!!!”
Learn samba basics in a 1-hour class, then head to Rio’s samba scene with live music, included transfers, and a friendly guide.
“Bruno was an amazing teacher and host, he really loves what he does!”
Learn caipirinhas and samba in Copacabana at Pura Vida Hostel, with two cocktails, a Gabriela cachaça shot, and easy nightlife plans.
“Loved meeting new people from all over the world as well as dancing Samba and drinking caipirinhas. Thank you so much for an incredible experience!”
Learn Samba in Copacabana with a one-hour beginner-friendly class in a real Rio dance studio, plus culture notes and friendly guides.
“Class was good and we learned some steps, but even with moving to a bigger space was too crowded and couldn't really see the dance instructor. Was about a 45 min class and we did it barefoot”
Learn to surf at Praia do Arpoador in Ipanema with Surf Matrix. Small-group, 1-hour lesson with equipment and trilingual coaching.
“simply an amazing experience with Rafael. he was kind and so helpful, it took me quite a few time to get up but he was always thoughtful with his advice and was very knowledgeable. strongly recommend this to anyone”
Surf lessons in Copacabana and Ipanema with local coaches. Learn to pop up and ride safely beyond the break, plus optional photos.
“En fait je n’ai pas trouvé le guide!parce qu’il n’y en avait pas!sur votre site ce sont des photos de toutes les écoles de surf d’ipanema!et personne ne représente ce site!il n’y avait pas de numéro de téléphone pour avec des explications!j’ai dû repayer pour avoir un cours! Je ne comprends pas car j’ai réservé…”
Learn to make 2 caipirinhas and take a 1-hour funk class, then head to Lapa for a classic Carioca Friday night.
“We had so much fun and learned a lot!!”
Backstage tour at a Rio samba school, costume try-on, caipirinha, and a guided samba class with hotel transfers.
“Great tour of one of the samba schools in Samba City, the pace of the tour was excellent and you got a very nice mix of history, background and personal immersion into the world of samba. Our tour guide Lucas was outstanding!”
Rio Latin dance class with DJs and live guitar, plus 2 free drinks, at Pura Vida Hostel. Then options for a boat party or club.
“A aula de dança de ritmos latinos superou as minhas expectativas, O professor super animado e paciente em ensinar os passos. A aula foi uma ótima oportunidade de conhecer novas pessoas também, me diverti muito.”
Cook a Brazilian feast in Rio with hotel pickup in Copacabana. Pick feijoada or moqueca, plus brigadeiro and classic drinks.
“Alles was perfect.”
Cook Brazilian favorites in Copacabana with Chef Simone. Learn 7 recipes, enjoy two drinks, and toast your meal in a small group.
“Incredible experience! Chef Simone was very informative, entertaining, friendly, and attentive! Definitely worth it.”
From Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf cable car to the beaches, the rainforest and the Lapa nights, every way to spend a day in the Cidade Maravilhosa.
