The 9 Best Copacabana & Ipanema Tours

1.Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 1 hour · from $25Our pick

Learn samba with an experienced Carnival performer in Ipanema during this lively one-hour beginner class with costumes, photos, and videos.

“We had a great experience: the class was very dynamic, interactive and fun. It’s a fantastic way to practice English while meeting people and feeling truly engaged. I would definitely recommend Carla’s class to travelers who want to learn in a lively and friendly atmosphere. We will absolutely do it again on our next trip to Rio!”

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2.Samba Class in Copacabana

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 262 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Learn samba in Copacabana with a friendly bilingual instructor, beginner-friendly steps, Brazilian culture, and nightlife tips for $25.

“It was fun. very beginners friendly. The only thing I did not like was that there were too any people in the studio so it was difficult to fully engage with the activity.”

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3.Samba Class in Copacabana

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

Learn what to expect from Rio’s one-hour Copacabana samba class, including price, instructors, group size, costumes, access, and practical tips.

“The dance lesson with Carla was amazing! She is a great teacher and you will learn the "real" Samba (not the one you get teached at home in dancing schools). She makes videos and photos during dancing and afterwards with flags and a Samba costume and will share it right after the lessons. Highly recommended!”

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4.Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Review of Copacabana sunrise stand-up paddleboarding, with practical details on timing, value, gear, safety, photos, and possible drawbacks.

“Pior experiência da minha vida! Conselho que dou é NÃO FAÇAM. Primeiro que fui no ponto de encontro e não tinha ninguém lá, cheguei 4h15 e o horário marcado era às 4h30. Daí fiquei em plena madrugada do Rio esperando responderem as minhas mensagem ou atenderem as minhas ligações e nada. Daí tive que ir na orla da praia saindo de quiosque em quiosque procurando o responsável pela atividade. Só conseguir fazer pois tinha um lá que tinha parceria com a “ empresa” ao qual contratei, caso contrário não iria conseguir fazer a atividade. O rapaz que me atendeu me passou a informação que eles não tinham mais o ponto…”

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5.Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · from $33

Learn to surf at Rio’s Arpoador Beach with a small group, bilingual guidance, included equipment, and flexible weather policies.

“simply an amazing experience with Rafael. he was kind and so helpful, it took me quite a few time to get up but he was always thoughtful with his advice and was very knowledgeable. strongly recommend this to anyone”

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6.Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 31 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Learn to surf in Rio with local instructors in Copacabana or Ipanema, using provided equipment, beach practice, and guided ocean time.

“En fait je n’ai pas trouvé le guide!parce qu’il n’y en avait pas!sur votre site ce sont des photos de toutes les écoles de surf d’ipanema!et personne ne représente ce site!il n’y avait pas de numéro de téléphone pour avec des explications!j’ai dû repayer pour avoir un cours! Je ne comprends pas car j’ai réservé plusieurs activités avec vous! mais pour le surf c’est à revoir! Pourriez-vous procéder à mon remboursement?”

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7.Yoga + Sound Healing – Ipanema Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 5 days · from $28

Find out if Rio’s Ipanema Park yoga and sound healing session is worth $28, with ocean views, private instruction, practical tips, and honest cautions.

“Such a good experience! Yuri went above and beyond to help me join the class and was so kind. Class in a beautiful location and very relaxing. Highly recommend!”

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8.Bossa Nova and the Carioca life – Copacabana and Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $50

Explore Ipanema and Copacabana through Bossa Nova, local food, beach culture, Copacabana Fort, and practical Rio tips.

“Guia excelente, muy simpatica y que contaba muchas cosas y daba muchas explicaciones.”

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9.Copacabana Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Review of Rio’s Copacabana sunrise paddleboard tour, with practical advice on price, pace, gear, weather, safety, and who should book.

“Vue magnifique. Mais on a pas le droit de s'arrêter 2 secondes pour prendre une photo. Les moniteurs ne font que crier qu'il faut avancer. Plus stressant qu'autre chose. 1 seconde à l'arrêt et on se fait crier dessus. Pas relaxant pour admirer la vue”

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