Rio de Janeiro · WORKSHOPS
Samba you can actually dance, a caipirinha made properly, and carnival costumes up close. These 12 classes are priced and honest about how much you do versus watch, and how long each one runs.
Learn basic samba steps in Ipanema with an experienced carnival performer, try on costumes, and receive photos and videos for $25.
“Gaby was such an incredible teacher who was patient, entertaining and lovely to meet. It was such a fun experience right before Carnival with amazing music and fun dance routines. I highly recommend to book this experience and have Gaby showcase a snippet of Brazilian culture.”
Learn Rio’s samba in a friendly one-hour class in Copacabana, with bilingual instructors, basic steps, music, water, and nightlife tips.
“Love it! Thiago was a great guide. Super knowledgeable”
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”
Learn to make two caipirinhas, take a samba lesson, and meet people at Pura Vida Hostel in Copacabana for $12.
“Wonderful sooooo much! Easy to book and the guides were wonderful. It’s a little tricky to find just type in the name of the hostel it’s up the hill, but had an amazing time. Came as a solo and meet people definitely book you will enjoyed it a lot”
Learn Brazilian samba in a friendly Copacabana studio with no partner or experience needed. A lively one-hour Rio activity for solo visitors and couples.
“Amazing experience! Great instructor who was a great dancer, energetic, and shared his playlist with us afterwards.”
Learn to surf at Rio’s Arpoador Beach in a small group with equipment, multilingual instruction, and flexible weather planning.
“We had Rafael as a surfing instructor with this company. I could not recommend enough! They were flexible with the timings as it is weather dependant. Rafael was fabulous, full of energy, spoke English very well and was a wonderful teacher. Worth every penny!”
Learn to surf in Copacabana or Ipanema with local instructors, equipment included, safety guidance, and one hour in Rio’s famous waves.
“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 plusieurs activités avec vous! mais pour le surf c’est à revoir! Pourriez-vous procéder à mon remboursement?”
Make two caipirinhas, learn Rio funk, meet locals, and head to Lapa from Pura Vida Hostel for a lively Friday night.
“Amazing! We loved making the caipi's, and the funk class was LEGIT!!! Note the hostel is at the base of a favela (we weren't aware), but it added to the excitement & thrill.”
Go behind the scenes at a Rio samba school, try carnival costumes, sip a caipirinha, and learn samba with hotel transfers included.
“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!”
Learn Latin dance, enjoy two drinks, and meet locals at Pura Vida Hostel in Rio with DJs, live guitar, and optional late-night parties.
“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 feijoada or seafood moqueca with a Rio chef, mix caipirinhas, and enjoy a hands-on Brazilian dinner with hotel pickup.
“Carina is a fantastic chef & teacher. We learned so much about Brazilian cuisine & she made it extremely fun. Whether you are a home cook or not, you will learn a lot & eat fantastic food.”
Cook Brazilian favorites with Chef Simone in Copacabana, from moqueca or feijoada to caipirinhas, cassava, and dessert.
“Chef Simone is one of the most incredible people we met in Rio! Her knowledge of the city and country as a whole is enviable, and her passion for all things Brazilian, particularly cooking, is infectious. She created such a safe environment for us to get to know each other during our class, and even afterwards she was available to be contacted. Highly recommend the fejioada (pork and beans) but everything was amazing! 12/10 experience, book now!!!”
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