Top Southeast Brazil Classes & Workshops

And an opportunity to learn to samba with a carnival queen of Rio de Janeiro. Besides having a lot of fun, you will learn to sambar ....

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.

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.

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.

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.

Located on the stunning Arpoador Beach, Alex Surf School offers tailored surf lessons for beginners. Focusing on safety and personal development, each class is designed to cultivate the love of surfing, connecting participants with nature. Classes include all the necessary equipment, such as lycra boards and shirts, ensuring a peaceful start for each student. Under the guidance of Alex, a passionate instructor, known for his patience and positivity, you will learn at your own pace, in a relaxed environment. Experience the joy of catching your first wave at one of the most beautiful surf peaks in the world.

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.

The school, located on the beach of Arpoador - Rio de Janeiro, offers a unique opportunity to dive into the world of surfing. With professional instructors always ready to help, each class is designed to meet surfers of all levels, from those who are footing the board for the first time to those seeking to perfect their techniques. The experience is enriched by a friendly environment and high-quality equipment, ensuring that each student not only learns but also enjoys while catching their first waves.

Catch your first wave at Praia do Arpoador, the birthplace of surf in Rio de Janeiro! Join our premium, small-group surf lessons (maximum 3 students per instructor) designed for absolute beginners and intermediate surfers. Learn safely with professional local bilingual instructors, high-quality equipment, and unforgettable views of Ipanema and Copacabana. At EverBest Rio Surf School, we don’t just give lessons; we introduce you to the authentic surf culture of Rio de Janeiro. Whether you have never touched a surfboard before or want to improve your technique, our expert local team ensures a fun, safe, and memorable experience in the water.

In this experience, you will: Master charcoal grilling from fire‑starting to temperature control. Handle premium cuts like picanha, costela (ribs), fraldinha (skirt steak) & linguiça. Savor authentic sides like pão de alho, vinagrete, farofa and fresh seasonal salad. Enjoy local drinks, including caipirinhas, Brazilian beers or Wines. Hear insider stories on São Paulo’s food scene and BBQ culture. Make new friends!

What's Included: 1 bottle of water per participant Favela entrance fees, with access to rooftops and local viewpoints most tourists never reach Bilingual local guide, born and raised in Rocinha Round-trip transport by mototaxi (for groups of 4+, requested at least 24h in advance) Hands-on capoeira introduction Casual football with locals Community-painted urban art route 360° rooftop viewpoint over the favela and Rio de Janeiro Real-time tracking app with full route map — extra safety and support throughout On-the-spot help with your mobile photography (Apple devices)

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.

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.

Have you ever thought about living a day as a rhythmist at the biggest samba school in Brazil and then enjoying the best samba shows? Only here will you have a complete Samba School experience, learning the basics of an instrument, visiting and interacting with other segments.

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

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.

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive day tour. With your guide, tick off Christ the Redeemer statue, the Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian. If you upgrade to the premium option, you can even take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, plus stop for lunch in one of the city's best steakhouses. Round-trip, air-conditioned transportation from Rio hotels is included.

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

Taste 15 exotic fruits, explore a local market with a native guide by your side, and discover stories and fun facts about each of the fruits and the local culture. This experience turns a simple walk into a journey across Brazil’s regions, from the Amazon to the Atlantic coast, through fruits you’ve likely never seen before and probably won't see outside of Latin America. Taste, touch, and learn about 15–20 exotic fruits as your guide opens each one for you to try, from pitanga and cashew apple to bold cupuaçu and jabuticaba. You’ll also discover how they use them in juices, desserts, and cocktails, while picking up fun tips to recognize and choose them like a true carioca. The experience ends with a stop at a nearby café for gourmet coffee, rum, or chocolate, the perfect finish to your morning of flavors, photos, and laughter. Small groups only. All tastings included. Five-Star Guarantee: if it’s not five-star, you don’t pay for four.

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

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.