Top Southeast Brazil Classes & Workshops

Take a break from the heat and head indoors for this group samba dance class in Rio de Janeiro, where all levels are welcome. Combine culture and exercise as your instructor gives you a quick crash course in the basic moves. During the class, you’ll learn how to samba with and without a partner.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Brazil during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on a caipirinha. Enjoy a true taste of Brazil beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Brazil cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who likes to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Rio de Janeiro during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Upgrade to include a market tour to discover Brazilian ingredients, spices, and souvenirs. Then, get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on an unlimited caipirinhas. Enjoy a true taste of Rio and explore local culture beyond the restaurant scene.

Immerse yourself in Brazilian culture with an outdoor Capoeira for beginners' class in Rio de Janeiro. Blending martial arts with acrobatics, dance, and music, this Brazilian martial art is not like anything else you’ll have ever seen. This introductory class gives you the chance to learn some of the basics of the movement in its cultural homeland. You can also have a go at playing some traditional musical instruments.

Rio de Janeiro is the home of samba, a lively type of Afro-Brazilian music and dance that's seen at the festival of Carnaval. If you want an immersive way to learn more about samba, skip professional performances and instead, try out a dance class and visit a real samba nightclub. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, an instructor is on hand to guide you through the steps. After mastering the basic movements, head out to show off on the dance floor.

Avoid crowded restaurants and difficult-to-get reservations when you book this hands-on cooking class in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Join a small group and your host to learn how to grill up fresh seafood over an open flame right by the sea. Learn grilling secrets, sip on unlimited caipirinhas (if option selected), discover “carioca” traditions, and much more. Then, sit down to a sumptuous feast followed by a classic Brazilian dessert.

Pub Crawl in Lapa with Premium Cachaça and Live Samba Prepare to experience the Californian night as a real place — with safety, authenticity and plenty of energy. With more than 10 years of experience in tourism and night entertainment, we offer much more than just visiting bars: we guide you through an immersive cultural experience in the bohemian heart of Rio. The tour includes a visit to 2 traditional bars with live samba, guided tasting of 5 premium cachaças, a 500ml Brazilian caipirinha and stop at the iconic Escadaria Selarón for amazing photos. We finished the evening in a Carioca boat for you to dance like the locals. We work with controlled groups to ensure real integration, comfort and individual attention. Before the tour, we send you all the detailed instructions and offer full support during the experience. Ideal for solo travelers, couples and groups of friends who want to live Lapa with safety, organization and real fun.

You will have the opportunity to participate in a samba lesson with a queen of Rio carnival. Unique experience. The course is accessible for all levels.

A curated Afro-Brazilian art and cultural experience led through a diasporic lens, connecting Black travelers to Brazil’s rich artistic and culinary heritage. This intimate, intentional journey goes beyond sightseeing—offering context, conversation, and a deeper sense of connection through art, history, and food.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Brazil during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and traditional techniques of Brazilian comfort food as your instructor guides you step-by-step. Get your hands dirty preparing iconic recipes—from garlic rice to buttery farofa and picanha steak - while sipping on a refreshing caipirinha. Enjoy a true taste of Brazil beyond the restaurant scene as you cook, learn, laugh, and connect with locals. - Learn more about Brazilian cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized, hands-on experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who loves to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited caipirinhas or tropical mocktails while you cook

Get an in-depth local experience with this walking tour of one of Rio's "favelas," Rocinha. Follow your resident guide through the slum to get an insider's perspective on daily life and learn about the challenges these communities face. Upgrade your experience to a 2-day tour that includes a visit to Tijuca Forest.

Peel back the layers of Rio de Janeiro’s culture by diving fork-first into its street and bar food scene. This immersive cooking class is your backstage pass to the flavors that fuel the city, crunchy, juicy, spicy and always full of soul. Guided by a passionate local host, you’ll prepare iconic dishes like pastel de feira, bolinho de feijoada, and pão de queijo among other items then shake up your own caipirinha. Set in a warm, welcoming home or culinary studio, this isn’t just a class, it’s a celebration. Expect laughter, music, local stories, and unforgettable bites. Whether you're a solo explorer or traveling with friends, this experience connects you with Brazil’s tastiest traditions in the most joyful way.

As one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attractions, Christ the Redeemer attracts lengthy lines. Save time and prevent hassle by prebooking skip-the-line tickets, which allow you to board the next available train to the summit of Corcovado, where the statue is located. Your return ticket is valid on any train, so spend as much time as you like at the top, enjoying panoramic vistas of Rio and capturing photographs of the landmark.

Step into your welcoming kitchen in Ipanema and let the culinary adventure begin, made specially for families who love to learn, laugh, and cook together. Whether it’s your child’s first time chopping vegetables or your teen wants to impress with Brazilian flavors, this class is the perfect mix of fun, hands-on learning, and shared discovery. Your instructors are chosen on their friendliness, fluency in English, ability to entertain and interact with all participants as well as of course their cooking expertise. They’ll adapt every activity to your family’s comfort level, so everyone feels confident and engaged. We also accommodate allergies or food preferences, just let us know in advance. Preferred smaller classes (up to 5 participants) or larger classes (up to 10)? Let us know after you book and we will let you know what days we have a class that fits your style.

Party and eat like a local at an authentic family-style Brazilian barbecue in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about local cuts of meats and make two quintessential Brazilian side dishes: campaign sauce and toasted farofa. The informal class structure allows for more socialization versus focusing strictly on cooking—and people who don’t like to cook can learn to make drinks instead.

There’s no better place to learn to samba than in its birthplace. Join an instructor and a small group for an immersive dance class with step-by-step guidance, perfect for any skill level. Get a taste of Brazilian culture straight from the source and learn to move with the vibrant rhythms.

Discover the flavors of Brazil through a guided tasting session designed to go beyond surface-level tourism. This small-group experience introduces you to 34 local foods and drinks, explained in context by a knowledgeable local host. Instead of just eating, you’ll understand how, when, and why locals enjoy these foods in their daily lives. - Learn more about Brazilian cuisine than by eating out alone. - Small group for a personal, social experience - Ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and culture seekers - All tastings and drinks included

Whether you've just touched down at Rio Galeão International Airport (GIG) or you're departing, this private transfer service has you covered. Meet your driver at the airport, the cruise terminal, or your accommodation for your swift journey to your chosen destination. Transfers are available to and from Rio de Janeiro's south zone and Barra/Recreio areas.

Escape the crowded tourist lines and scale Rio’s most iconic landmark alongside your own private, expert climbing instructor.

The samba no pé class is unique because it is an experience that involves many different aspects, including music, dance, culture and history. Samba is a style of music and dance that originated in Brazil and has a rich cultural tradition associated with it. A samba no pé class is an opportunity for participants to learn about this culture and history while also learning to dance. Finally, the samba no pé class is unique because it is an activity that can be enjoyed by people of different ages, backgrounds and skill levels. It is an opportunity for people to connect through music and dance, regardless of their cultural or social differences.

You haven’t experienced Rio until you’ve taken in a Brazilian sunset. Save time as an experienced guide and driver navigates you through the busy streets during this afternoon tour to popular attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Stairs. Wrap up a wonderful day of exploration atop Sugar Loaf Mountain as you watch the sun set over iconic Copacabana Beach.

Fly over Rio de Janeiro on this hang gliding or paragliding tour. You do not need experience. Receive a short training session before heading off the Pedra Bonita ramp, located within the Tijuca National Park. Enjoy a unique perspective of the city before landing on São Conrado beach. Flight duration depends on weather conditions.

This isn’t a restaurant tour, it’s a journey through Rio’s real neighborhoods, where every corner tells a story and every bite carries a piece of Brazil’s soul. Led by passionate locals, you’ll walk from the beaches of Ipanema to the buzzing streets of downtown, tasting more than 15 foods and drinks that define carioca life, from golden coxinhas and Amazonian açaí to fresh pastel and cold draft beer. At each stop, your guide reveals the history, people, and traditions behind the food, the kind of stories you won’t find on Google or inside a restaurant. It’s cultural discovery disguised as pure fun, perfect for couples, solo travelers, and curious foodies who want to explore deeper. After this half-day experience, you’ll leave not just full, but enriched, carrying home memories, flavors, and a genuine understanding of Rio’s culture because you didn’t just hear about it — you lived it! We guarantee this experience will be five stars, and if it’s not, we’ll give you your money back.