Top Rio de Janeiro Classes & Workshops

Dance like a local during this 4-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro. Learn basic samba and forró steps at the dance studio, then transfer to the famous Rio Scenarium, where you'll enjoy express entry, to show off your new moves on the dance floor.

The classes are open for all people, of all ages, in an all-inclusive environment that will make you feel welcome in our unique culture! You will play musical instruments hard to find elsewhere and get a taste of what it is to take part in a genuine Capoeira experience. The experience is all-inclusive! LGBT+ WELCOME Overweighed people WELCOME Seniors WELCOME Regardless of age, body type, experience, gender etc. EVERYONE CAN COME, ENJOY AND HAVE FUN!

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 ....

The most famous dance show in Rio de Janeiro. A wonderful musical experience in the samba's homeland

Learn surfing in a magical place with a passionated teacher. We give boards, and prepare vegan meals.

Learn some new moves while you’re in Rio de Janeiro during this samba dance class. Meet the instructor at the dance studio in Ipanema or Copacabana for a quick crash course. During the class, you’ll learn how to samba with and without a partner. All levels are welcome. The instructors speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Hit the waves near Rio de Janeiro for this 8-hour surfing excursion on the lesser-known beaches of this Brazilian paradise. Whether you’ve surfed a few times or want to get a taste for this fun-loving activity, this beginner-focused session is a great starting point. Skip crowded Rio beaches like Ipanema and Copcabana to expore off-the-beaten-track spots like Barra da Tijuca, Reserva, Recreio and more, testing your skills with the help of an instructor. A 2-hour surfing lesson, all surfing gear, a snack and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

Immerse yourself in the culinary scene of Rio on this interactive evening at a small cooking studio. Learn about the flavors, ingredients and cooking techniques specific to Brazilian food from your instructor. Cook a meal, either Bahian seafood Moqueca or a black bean Feijoada, using what you learned and then enjoy the fruits of your labor. The class is limited to 7 participants to ensure an intimate experience and personalized attention.

How would you feel if you could fulfill your surfing dream? Now you can surf your first waves in an easy way, with the instructor's accompaniment, inside and outside the sea.

This experience is carried out by One Carioca day company, with professional surf instructors with more than 13 years of experience in surfing, first aid course updated every 6 months and excellent communication skills. * Requirements: Guests should know how to swim * Not suitable for people with heart diseases.

FEEL THE TRUE ENERGY OF CARIOVAL CARIOCA! The rehearsals of the carnival samba schools are a typical experience in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The Escola de Samba Acadêmicos do Salgueiro is one of the most popular in the city. His rehearsal is a real show, with a lot of samba, dancers, flag bearers and the school's furious battery.

For those that are curious about Capoeira world this is a unique opportunity! The experience happens in real space of capoeira, with a master that has over 30 years of practicing, that loves history and music.

Practicing Yoga on the beach is the best way to start or end your day in Rio de Janeiro. Connecting all my passion I offer Yoga classes on the beach of the region of Arpoador and Ipanema. It is an incredible opportunity to connect with yourself, with nature and know a different place. We start this experience with Ukulele Sound and we me make a litle trip to inside. . After class, I can show and explain about the place and have beautiful photos to remember that special moment. After all the experiences I collect 3 pieces of garbage that I encounter in the sand collaborating with the preservation of ocean and marine life and I invite you to do the same, only if you feel comfortable with this action. Part of all experiences are donated to Social Projects at Rio de Janeiro.

Coming to our cooking classes is a unique opportunity to learn how to prepare (and eat) delicious, traditional food that also happens to be whole-food, plant-based, and to discover interesting aspects of the history and culture of Brazil. It is also a great opportunity to meet young world travelers and expats living in Brazil and see this country and its amazing rich culture through our eyes. For a start I prepared a short introduction to give you the background of the influences that shaped Brazilian cuisine. We then start by mixing the best Caipirinha you will probably drink in Brazil. Be warned! I will ruin you for the Caipirinhas at the beach or in the streets ;) After that we start preparing our food. Learn how to make Feijoada and Moqueca, Acarajé and Vatapá, Farofa and other Brazilian delicatessen. At the end we will enjoy our meal in our patio under the Mango tree.

Rio de Janeiro is the ultimate city for urban rock climbing. Each of the famous landmark mountains have unique and classic climbing routes leading to their summit, providing a good time for everyone- beginner to advanced. Let's climb!

Hi! We are Guanabara Boards skate longboard school. We've been sharing our passion and teaching thousands of people to longboard skate in Brazil, and around the world, for the past 7 years. Rio de Janeiro is the perfect backdrop to longboard with miles of beautiful beaches and cycle paths all over the city. Our aim is to help as many people as possible experience the freedom and fun of skateboarding in complete safety through our expertise in teaching skate longboard. We teach all of our classes inside Parque Aterro do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro. The landscaping was designed by famous architect Roberto Burle Marx. The 296 acre park runs from Flamengo beach front to Museu Arte Moderna, with a breathtaking view of Sugarloaf Mountain in the backdrop.

Unique and exclusive experience about tasting Alta Cocktail in a favela, with an incredible view of the City of Rio de Janeiro.

Nowhere else in Rio nor Vidigal can you have an experience inside the home of someone who lives in of of Rio's most beautiful Favelas! Booking with US allows you to really see the city through the eyes of someone who isn't just trying to sell a tour but someone to simply show the love! Deep inside, you will feel like a true Carioca, experiencing the what it's like to be inside of a massive city of Shanty homes and massive concrete structures. With Experience Rio, you will feel as safe as ever, having a chance to mix with locals and even creating a positive impact in the community which most tours don't give such an opportunity.

♦ Combo of two experiences to fully experience the climbing universe ♦ Baptism in rock in the largest field of rock climbing school for beginners in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Morro da Babilônia ♦ Climb the Pão de Açúcar by its route of conquest ♦ Climb at Urca, inside of the world's largest urban climbing complex, the wonderful Rio de Janeiro city ♦ The descent is made by the most famous cable car in the world, the Sugar Loaf Cable Car

Immerse yourself in the culinary scene of Rio on this interactive evening at a cooking studio. This is a hands-on cooking class discovering the unique flavors and aromas of local cooking while learning about traditional Brazilian techniques from an expert native chef. Meet your instructor to begin your culinary adventure. No experience is necessary, and you're bound to learn something new about Brazilian cooking and culture whether you're a novice or an expert chef. Cook the meal yourself, either the seafood Moqueca or the black bean Feijoada, using what you learned in a fun way you never experienced somewhere else! After the meal is prepared, sit down with the instructor to toast your efforts and enjoy the fruits of your labor accompanied by coconut drinks and caipirinhas.

We are going to discover one important aspect of Brazilian culture: the food! The chef will present the ingredients and teach how to choose the freshest and most ideal for making food. We are going to listen to the history of each of the dishes and their importance for Brazilians.

This, and my Brazilian Flavours, are the first and only vegan cooking class available in Rio and is a hands-on experience and a unique occasion to try something new with unexpected results. All this in an incredible setting. Meet travellers and expats like you, learn some handy cooking techniques and how to prepare a tasty, satisfying, plant-based meal every time. Learn how to prepare the best caipirinha you will probably taste during your stay. And, at the end, even get a free ebook with the recipes to take home and replicate for your friends and family.

Experience rock climbing in the gorgeous Rio de Janeiro setting with professional instruction from our certified AGUIPERJ instructors! We offer a practical, fun approach to climbing with a strong focus on safe practices. This lesson is ideal for first-time rock climbers, as well as those that have indoor experience but have never climbed outside before!