13 Drinking Tours in Rio de Janeiro to Book Next

1.Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 4 hours · from $33Our pick

In Lapa, a local guide leads you from a cachaça bar to the Arcos da Lapa, Selarón Steps, live samba and a nightclub. The $33 price includes at least four cachaça shots, one caipirinha and skip-the-line entry. Guides such as Andressa, Raffa and Marcos have led past tours, though your guide may differ.

“Andressa and Nay were amazing guides, the samba spots were amazing and a great introduction into Rios Nightlife. I really enjoyed myself and the people there were really friendly. I would definitely recommend this bar crawl if your in Rio de Janeiro!”

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2.Sunset Sailboat Tour with Open Bar

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

Set out from Urca for a three-hour sail around Guanabara Bay, with views of Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado, and Flamengo Park. The crew serves caipirinhas, beer, soft drinks, fruit, and snacks, and there may be time for a swim. Hosts such as Paola, Lohanny, and Mariana have led trips in English and Portuguese.

“This was a fantastic experience! Everyone was so nice, welcoming, informative, and friendly! Plenty of drinks and snacks, great music, and lots of fun people to enjoy the evening with. Even got to dive off the boat and swim in the harbor for a little bit. Would 100% recommend when in Rio and would definitely go back again!”

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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 your guide at Jurema Bar for a four-hour walk through Lapa, with cachaça shots, a stop at the Selarón Steps, local bars, live music, and dancing. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The route is social rather than a hard-partying pub crawl, and the venues can vary by night.

“The tour was great. Got a chance to try the local drinks and party with the locals!!!!”

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4.More than a Pub Crawl: An Authentic Night Experience in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

Start in Lapa at 8:30 pm, meet your group over a welcome cachaça, then visit samba bars and a Latin club with local guides. You’ll stop at the Selarón Steps, get time for photos, and learn a few samba moves. Entry and some shots are included; other drinks cost extra.

“We met with the guides Marx & Wil at the meeting point then met all the others on the tour. A wide range of people from South, North & Central America & Europe. The guys made us all introduce ourselves by toasting a shot of Cachaça which then got us all acquainted & we began the tour. We visited multiple bars in Lapa mixing it with locals in the buzzing, vibrant atmosphere. This tour was a real eye opener for me. I Europe we all seem so sad. Work hard & go to sleep, rinse & repeat. The people in Rio De Janiero have a harder life but they live…”

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

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

Spend about three hours on the water from Marina da Glória, passing Rio’s waterfront sights and Niterói’s striking Contemporary Art Museum. The route includes a one-hour swim stop at Adão e Eva Beach, plus beer, water, soda, snacks, and an English- and Spanish-speaking guide. Groups are capped at 11; guides have included Leo and Rafaela.

“Excellent small group boat ride experience. Wonderful views of the city and Niteroi. Even though the day was cloudy and cold, it was very worth it! Rio Water Fun are very professional. I recommend 100%Auto-translated”

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6.Rio Scenarium Entrance, Dinner, and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 126 reviews · 3 hours · from $111

Head to Rio Scenarium, a former antique store in Lapa now spread across three floors of curiosities and live Brazilian music. This three-hour package includes fast-track entry, dinner with a choice of two appetizers and two mains, dessert, and selected drinks. Hotel pickup is available from Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, and Leblon.

“Best entertainment we've seen since arriving in Rio. The servers were friendly and looked after you always asking if we needed anything or if we were fine. I would definitely visit Rio Scenarium again.”

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7.Petropolis The Imperial City with Beer tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Rio to Petrópolis, the mountain city tied to Brazil’s imperial era. The tour includes transport, an accredited guide, an Imperial Museum visit, buffet lunch, and a tour of Bohemia brewery with three tastings. You’ll also stop at Quitandinha Palace, the cathedral, Crystal Palace, Casa do Alemão, and Katz chocolate shop.

“Very nice walk, lots of history, beautiful road. We really liked Petropolis and were surprised. Very good food, excellent brewery! All very good! We recommend it.Auto-translated”

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8.Shared Speedboat Tour with Beer Included!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Urca at 10:00 am for an approximately three-hour shared speedboat ride, with space for up to 12 people. The planned route includes the Cagarras Islands, time to swim, and cold beer, water, soda, and inflatable floats. Captains Antonio and Ricardo have been praised for their friendly approach, though commentary and the exact route can vary.

“Captain antonio was super friendly, i loved the speed boat trip, we stopped at 2 spots and had a nice swim and we had a chance to take amazing photos as the boat moved in different angles revealing the magical beauty of rio de janeiro.”

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9.Petropolis Bohemia: Historic tour and visit to the Bohemian Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $58

Spend about nine hours touring Petrópolis, from its neo-Gothic cathedral and Imperial Museum to a guided Bohemia Brewery visit with three tastings. A buffet lunch and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. You can also opt to visit Santos Dumont’s unusual house, though its entrance fee is extra. Guide Gabriel has been praised for clear English explanations.

“Tanto a visita ao museu imperial, quanto a visita à Bohemia fazem deste passeio uma experiência incrível.”

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10.Petrópolis Trip with Palace, Imperial Museum & Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · 9 hours · from $55

Travel from Rio to Petrópolis by shared vehicle, with a bilingual guide and stops at Quitandinha, the Imperial Museum, the cathedral and Crystal Palace. The route also mentions Santos Dumont’s home, where entry costs extra. Brewery arrangements may vary, so confirm which sites and tickets are included before booking.

“Educational trip, our tour guide Julio was funny and attentive. He's also multilingual - speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese.”

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11.SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Set out from Urca Pier on a three-hour speedboat tour past Rio landmarks, beaches and islands. Your captain-guide shares stories in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the boat makes stops for underwater exploration. Beer, soda and mineral water are included. Captain Rafael has been praised for his careful handling and lively local commentary, though captains may vary.

“Rafael es encantador! La excursión fue genial y dinámica. La pasamos increíble”

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12.SpeedBoat Tour – Sunset with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Sail Guanabara Bay for three hours in a group capped at eight, passing Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Arpoador, and the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. The tour includes swimming stops and a cold Heineken; Hugo has been praised for his explanations and attentive care, though guide assignments may vary.

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13.Boat Tour – Sunset with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Board at the pier in front of Bar e Restaurante Urca for a three-hour speedboat loop past Sugarloaf, Copacabana, the Cagarras Islands, Niterói, and more. The captain gives brief commentary in Portuguese, English, or Spanish, and the route includes stops for swimming. Beer, soda, and mineral water are included; snacks are not.

“We were a party of 8 and it ended up to be a private tour since it was just our family. Our guide Rafael was the best ever, super friendly, knowledgeable about the history and geography, and made the tour the highlight of our entire trip. He was funny, happy and made the vibe so positive. The boat was clean and stocked with ice cold refreshing beverages. We made a stop by Adam and Eve beaches and he patiently waited for us to have a leisurely swim to the beach. The sunset and scenery of the Guanabara Bay were spectacular and we could not ask for a better guide and…”

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