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A bartender pouring a drink into a shaker. 1
A crowded rooftop bar with live samba music and cachaça tasting. 2
A bartender preparing cocktails with a variety of liquor bottles in the background. 3
A glass of drink with a spoonful of something being added, a bottle labeled 'SETE ENGENHOS 7' beside it, and a social media interface with a post mentioning 'fejoeadadooffrancesoficialel' and 'cachaca7engenhos.' 4
A glass of red drink with a lemon slice and flower garnish, a bottle labeled 'HELADINHA' in the background, and a social media interface with comments. 5
By Fabio Laurentino Parapente Niteroi - Rio de Janeiro

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$13 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Experience a real samba circle in Rio de Janeiro, away from the crowds
    • Taste 7 Engenhos, a family-made cachaça from Quissamã, Rio de Janeiro
    • Learn about the history and production of cachaça from your host
    • Enjoy a relaxed evening with a reserved table and a host throughout
    • Sip on a caipirinha as you soak up the atmosphere of a samba circle

Activity location

    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R. Sara, 114 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-090, Brasil
    • Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Valid for 4 Hours, Hidden Rio Rooftop Samba Circle & Caipirinha Tasting in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
NZ$13.02 x 1 AdultNZ$13.02
Total
Price is NZ$13.02
Until Wed, 2 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Welcome drink on arrival
  • Inclusions
    Guided tasting of 4–5 original, certified 7 Engenhos cachaças
  • Inclusions
    Live samba circle (samba de roda) with local musicians
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual host throughout the tasting and samba night
  • Inclusions
    Reserved seating for the group
  • Inclusions
    1 caipirinha included during the samba set
  • Inclusions
    Tasting card to take home (English/Spanish)
  • Inclusions
    Host waiting at the entrance to welcome you
  • Exclusions
    Additional drinks and food (à la carte)
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup (available as a paid add-on on request)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Unaccompanied minors
    • Not suitable for: Children under 18 years

What you can expect

  • ⁠Experience Rio beyond the tourist hotspots.

    Step into a hidden rooftop venue in Rio’s historic port district and join an authentic samba circle where locals gather to celebrate music, culture, and community.

    Your evening begins with a tasting of 7 Engenhos, an artisanal family-made cachaça from Rio de Janeiro. Learn about its production and flavours while enjoying handcrafted caipirinhas prepared exclusively for the experience.

    As the musicians take their places, the rooftop comes alive with the rhythms of live samba. This is not a staged show for tourists—it’s a genuine local gathering where visitors and locals share music, stories, and unforgettable moments.

    During the experience you’ll:

    ✓ Enjoy an authentic live samba circle
    ✓ Taste 7 Engenhos artisanal cachaça and handcrafted caipirinhas
    ✓ Meet locals and fellow travellers
    ✓ Discover the traditions behind samba and cachaça
    ✓ Experience a hidden rooftop venue rarely found by visitors
    ✓ Learn authentic samba moves and dance alongside locals in a real samba circle.

    Perfect for travellers looking for a genuine cultural experience, local connections, and one of Rio’s most authentic nights out.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R. Sara, 114 - Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20220-090, Brasil
    • Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil