Best Brazil Bar Crawls — Our Top 9

1.Rio: Carnival Backstage Tour at Samba City with Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 520 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $27Our pick

At Samba City in Rio’s port district, a bilingual guide leads you through the Grande Rio Carnival workshop, costume displays, parade planning, and samba culture. You can try on parade costumes, join a short samba lesson, and finish with a caipirinha or nonalcoholic drink. Allow 90 to 150 minutes.

“Good. Guide was cool but didn’t seem to eager to answer questions for the curious minds”

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2.Eat, drink, and discover Rio like a local — with a local.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94Top rated

Join Murillo Pijnappel Tuesday to Sunday at 19h for a three-hour walk through four local Copacabana bars. Try Brazilian bar food, caipirinhas, beer, wine, and other regional drinks while hearing stories about Rio, its food, and Carioca life. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Had such a great time on this food tour! The guide was awesome super friendly and shared a lot of cool local stories. It felt really authentic, like we were getting a glimpse of the real city , not just the touristy spots. Great vibe, great group, and just a really fun experience overall. Would definitely recommend for solo travelers .”

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3.São Paulo: Bar and Street Art Crawl with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Meet Leticia at a gas station in Pinheiros for a three-hour walk through Vila Madalena and Beco do Batman. You’ll learn about São Paulo’s graffiti artists, visit galleries and local bars, and have time for caipirinhas, beer, açaí, and Brazilian snacks. Drinks and food cost extra, and the route covers about 2 km.

“I would say this is one of the best tours for the price I have ever been on. Leticia is very out going and personable guide. I learned a lot about the history of Brazil, saw beautiful street art, and even met some of the artists. It was very fun to sit around, chat and have a beverage from authentic place. 10/10 would recommend to a friend, a must if you are in São Paulo.”

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4.Night Walking Tour through the Bars of São Paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Start at 8 p.m. with hosts including Jena, Diego, Pétala, and Rodrigo, then move through four Vila Madalena venues. You get one hour of open bar and drinking games at Supra Bar, a caipirinha at Ô de Casa, samba at Xiu!, and a final funk-club stop at LiLi. The tour lasts about four to five hours.

“It was fun night with a good group of people! The hosts did a great job and we went to cool places. I would suggest this to anyone”

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5.São Paulo: Nightlife Extravaganza Tour with Rooftop Bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $160

Spend five hours exploring São Paulo nightlife with a Portuguese-speaking guide, often identified as Vini or Vinnie. Ride between rooftop bars, Vila Madalena, Jardins, a historic speakeasy, live music venues, a nightclub, and late-night food stops. The private tour includes transport, but drinks, food, and some entry fees may cost extra.

“We had an unforgettable time on the tour with Vini! The mix of rooftop views, hidden gems, and diverse bars made it an incredible experience. Each stop had its own unique charm, whether it was savoring craft cocktails under the stars, enjoying live music in an upbeat venue, or enjoying some local food. The variety was amazing, and we felt like we got a true taste of São Paulo's nightlife scene. Cheers to an incredible guide and an unforgettable night!”

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6.Special tour 8 hour (walking tour + nightlife )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $108

Join Faical Alaoui Abdelaoui for an eight-hour small-group tour of São Paulo, starting at Sesc Avenida Paulista at 4 p.m. See a rooftop, Japan Street, Sé Cathedral, museums, and Beco do Batman before an evening of bars, live music, samba, pagode, DJs, and nightclubs. Entrances are covered through the VIP list, while you pay for your own drinks.

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7.Rio Nightlife for music lovers and party makers: experience!

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 36 hours · from $120

Meet guide Simone for an evening of Rio music and nightlife. After a drink and orientation at Vila Rica, choose among a street party, club, live show, samba, Brazilian percussion, or a Bossa Nova and jazz evening in Copacabana. The outing lasts four hours or more by agreement and is offered in five languages.

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8.Salvador: Curated Nightlife Exp. in the Heart of the City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Spend three hours exploring Salvador after dark with an English-speaking local guide. Your evening is shaped around your drink and nightlife tastes, with stops at three local bars. Try beer, cocktails, and cachaça-based drinks, while learning about the city’s social life and Carnival spirit. Drinks and food cost extra.

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9.São Paulo Nightlife: Pub Crawl in the City that Never Sleeps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Join a bilingual guide and up to nine other people for a four-hour São Paulo pub crawl through Pinheiros, Vila Madalena, or Barra Funda. Start with caipirinhas and games, visit bars with live music, DJs, or karaoke, then finish at a local club. Filipe and Karol have hosted the evening, and some stops include complimentary drinks.

“It was fun, meeting people from all over the world and having drinks is a really good adventure.”

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