Rio de Janeiro · EVENING EXPERIENCES
Sunset from a deck, dinner with a show, or the arches at midnight. These 15 are sorted by start time and priced, with a note on which ones get you back before the last metro.
See Rio from Guanabara Bay on a small-group sunset sail with Sugarloaf views, caipirinhas, snacks, and optional swimming.
“The boat ride was relaxing and everyone in the family loved the excursion. Snacks and drinks are included. The views of Rio were majestic. Charisse is a gem. She makes tasty drinks, is knowledgeable about Rio, and friendly. This was a great way to spend an afternoon!”
Watch Rio’s sunset from Guanabara Bay on a three-hour sailboat tour with caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, music, and views of Christ the Redeemer.
“Would highly recommend. Loh and Gabriel made us have the best experience, telling us facts about Brazilian culture, showing us unforgettable views while also seeing the best tourist attractions. We had unlimited drinks, snacks and music and we had the time out of life while also swimming in the sea which was an experience in itself. Was the highlight of our trip so far and would recommend to everyone.”
Explore Lapa after dark with cachaça, samba, forró, local bars, live music, and a friendly international group on this four-hour Rio night tour.
“The guides were very nice and the atmosphere in the clubs was great. I recommend it.”
Sail Guanabara Bay at sunset with Rio views, caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, and a friendly crew aboard a blue-water sailboat.
“Excellent sailing in a super-relaxed atmosphere, with a fabulous and very attentive all-female crew! It was a truly fantastic experience that included snacks, drinks and a swim (towels provided). Highly recommended!!!”
Review of Rio’s Lapa pub crawl, with samba, cachaça shots, live music, club entry, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“I was expected to be late. According to the schedule, a tour group moves to the second location after one hour at the first location. So I needed personal communication via WhatsApp in case I miss the guide. But no one contacted me after I booked. I only have experience with tours that contacted me with WhatsApp. I never knew that this kind of tour operators exist. I feel that many of these tour businesses are so spoiled. Maybe there is a sufficient number of tourist that they earn money easily from. Someday they will miss today’s business.”
Watch Rio’s sunset from a small boat with beer, snacks, swimming, and views of Sugarloaf, Niterói, Urca, and the bay.
“If you’re looking for a truly magical experience in Rio de Janeiro, a sunset sailing trip is an absolute must! From start to finish, this tour exceeded all expectations and provided one of the most breathtaking moments of our entire trip. As we set sail from Marina da Glória, the views of Rio’s iconic skyline were already stunning. But as the sun began to dip towards the horizon, the scenery transformed into something straight out of a dream. Watching the golden light reflect off Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the beautiful coastline was simply unforgettable. The crew was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and landmarks.…”
Join a local guide for live samba at Pedra do Sal in Rio, with Afro-Brazilian history, a welcome drink, local nightlife, and practical safety tips.
“Lena was a great guide! I had a fun group and Pedra do Sal was amazing. I loved learning about the rich history! This is perfect for solo travellers who want to experience Brazil’s night life with someone knowledgeable and feel safe!”
Learn samba in Rio, then join a live music night with a local guide. This beginner-friendly tour includes transport, entry, and three hours at the club.
“Easy to follow lesson followed by fun night at out at club I probably would not have gone to”
Hike Dois Irmãos Peak from Vidigal for sunrise, sunset, or daytime views, with a local guide, forest trail, and moto-taxi ride.
“I recently had the pleasure of going on an unforgettable tour in Rio, which involved a hike, watching a breathtaking sunset, and a fascinating tour of a local favela. The experience was made all the more amazing by our guide, Nathalia. Nathalia was incredibly knowledgeable, providing detailed insights into the history, culture, and daily life of Rio, the favela, and the surrounding areas. She was not only punctual but also made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire experience. It was clear she had a deep respect and understanding of the local community, which made the favela tour feel authentic and meaningful. Her fluency in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese,…”
Sail Guanabara Bay from Marina da Glória with caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, sunset views, Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, and a small crew.
“We were 11 people. The operator was monitoring weather in advance and pro-actively communicating plans to work with it. Meeting point was well communicated and arranged. Pleasant people on board catering to our needs. We had a great time enjoying Rio from a different view. On board we were served drinks and excellent choices of fruits. We all enjoyed the trip and would do it again. Only small little minus I would mention is that we were on a two mast sailboat and we didn't use the sails at all during the trip. Might be because of the weather but I still would have like that.”
See Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf in a private Rio tour with flexible timing, multilingual guides, and sweeping city views.
“We opted to take a private tour which cost us multiple over than the normal price for this tour in order to meet our ship departure time. Unfortunately, the day before the scheduled day for the tour. the operator contested that that the tour was private and was planning on having another guest on the tour with us to which we objected. He later apologized after we have told him how much we had paid for this tour when then he redeemed the situation by sending on a private taxi with its nice guide driver. Thereafter, the tour proceeding very well.. The pre-start was unsavory but the end was good.…”
Join a small-group samba night at Pedra do Sal in Rio, with local history, live music, dancing, a welcome drink, and free cancellation.
“Lena is a charming hostess. She gave us a fascinating insight into the area, it's history, her own history and her life, the nightlife as well as information about the flavella. The caprianha was delicious and the music, dancing and atmosphere was infectiously happy. Lots of cobbles and steps. You can buy food if you want to. Probably more appropriate for party people under 40 but if you only feel 25, go for it!!!”
Sail Guanabara Bay from Urca at sunset with caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, and small-group views of Rio and Niterói.
“Vse je potekalo kot mora, samo vreme in morski tokovi so malo ponagajali 😄”
Review the 3-hour Glória sunset speedboat cruise, with Guanabara Bay sights, a swim at Adão Beach, drinks, snacks, and practical tips.
“Nous avons reçu des messages pour nous dire d’être 30min en avance à la Marina et nous avons dû attendre 1h avant que le bateau parte parce qu’il fallait attendre qu’ils fassent assez de réservations pour partir. Ensuite ils ont voulu séparer les groupes car les capacités max du bateau ne correspondaient pas. La guide Rachelle parlait français et était très gentille. La balade était jolie mais au moment de se baigner ils y avaient des jetski lancés à pleine vitesse qui ont manqué de nous passer dessus. Au lieu de le faire remarquer aux conducteurs, ils nous ont dit de pas s’éloigner du bateau. Il y avait de la…”
See Rio after dark from an open-roof Samba Bus, with live Brazilian music, bar service, and views of Lapa, Copacabana, and Ipanema.
“elnsabaðo8// esperé 60 min frente al posto 3 de la prefectura tal como.contraté y nunca pasó el bus. hice contacto por WhatsApp con el operador al teléfono que ustedes pusieron en rl coucher y me informó que el viaje había sido suspendido por el.xluma pero que no avisaron porque no tenían los números telefónicos de los clientes. el lunes coordiné un nuevo horario pero de día y estuve 40 min esperando de más. cuando me comuniqué nuevamente dijeron que yo.no estaba. aclaro que siempre llego mucho.s tes del.horario.fijado porque ca.ino.con bastón y lo.hago.para no atrasar el.geypo. resultado.final, nunca vi el bus ni hice el paseo ni me rei tentaron el.dinero…”
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