Rio de Janeiro · CACHAçA DISTILLERY & CAIPIRINHA WORKSHOPS
10 tours
Here are the 10 cachaça distillery & caipirinha workshops worth a place on a Rio itinerary: what each one costs, how much of the day it takes, and the single thing to know before you commit to it.
4-hour Lapa pub crawl with cachaça tasting, free caipirinha, live samba, Selarón photos, and a nightclub DJ finish. Small groups.
“Excellent tour by lovely people. Would highly recommend, made it fun, interesting and safe!”
6-hour Paraty jeep tour through Serra da Bocaina, with Pedra Branca waterfalls, the Tobogã rock slide, Poço do Tarzan swimming, and cachaça tasting.
“A trip really well worth the money that you pay, lots of variety throughout the day! English speaking guide which was really important for us, it was quite difficult to find English speaking guides in Paraty so this was a great bonus! Definitely recommend!”
Learn two caipirinhas, take a one-hour samba class, and finish with a Gabriela cachaça shot at Pura Vida Hostel in Copacabana.
“Super fun thing to do to introduce yourself into brasilllll”
Walk Paraty’s UNESCO historic centre in 90 minutes with a guide, then enjoy a free Cachaça Gabriela tasting in a local bar.
“Great tour! We learned a lot about the history of Paraty. Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and took the time to show us all around and answer our questions! Highly recommended!”
Brunch and caipirinha on a 3-hour Rio cruise with Guanabara Bay views, Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, snacks, and a calm sunset.
“This gives a great view of the bay and Rio de Janeiro. Relaxing on the boat while sipping some drinks and enjoying snacks.”
Walk Paraty’s UNESCO center with a guide, visit churches and museums, then taste craft cachaça. Small group, about 2 hours.
“Foi td muito bom, pois o guia conhecia muito bem todo centro histórico. Farei novos roteiros qdo eu voltar.”
Caipirinha and funk in Rio for $12: make and drink 2 caipirinhas, take a 1-hour class, then head to Lapa on Friday.
“Super fun event, especially as a solo traveler. The caipirinhas I learned to make were sweet, but a bit strong, the people in the hostel were super friendly, and the dance class was hella fun. It's not step by step instructions, but give it a try. You'll probably burn off one of the caipirinhas you made by the time the hour is done.”
Jeep through Paraty’s jungle to two waterfalls, then learn Gold Trail history and taste cachaça at two distilleries on a 6-hour day.
“They looked after us with all due care and diligence. Luis especially was so kind and caring.”
Paraty walking tour in 2 hours with a small group, colonial landmarks, Masonic history, viewpoints, and a cachaça tasting.
“Nous avons apprécié notre guide qui s'est adapté à notre rythme. Nous n'avons pas eu la dégustation de Cachaca”
4 hours in Rio’s Pequena África: Monday samba at Pedra do Sal, a UNESCO stop at Cais do Valongo, plus a free caipirinha.
“We had an amazing experience with Bruno in Rio! The three of us joined him on Monday at Pedra do Sal, and it was absolutely perfect. Bruno took great care of us, explained a lot about the place, the music, and the culture, and made sure we felt comfortable the whole time. On top of that, he’s super fun to be around — we had an incredible time celebrating and dancing with him. It felt authentic, relaxed, and unforgettable. Highly recommended if you want to experience Rio with a knowledgeable and genuinely great guide!”
