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7 Craft Workshops in Rio de Janeiro Worth Your Morning

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Rio packs a lot into a small strip between the granite and the sea, and the craft workshops below are the 7 that use it best. Each entry carries its price, its running time and the kind of traveller it suits, strongest first.

Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema - The 1-Hour Lesson Flow: What You Will Actually Do

1.Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema

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

Beginner samba lesson in Ipanema with a carnival queen. Learn basic steps fast, try costumes, and get photos and videos.

“This was great fun. Ranaa the teacher was great and very patient. Even got to wear some costumes from Carnaval. The place was easy to find and it was a very enjoyable hour although my technique needs a lot more work. Highly recommended as part of your Rio trip.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class and Samba Night Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class and Samba Night Tour - Your 1-hour samba class: what beginner training actually feels like

3.Samba Class and Samba Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Learn samba in Rio with a bilingual 1-hour class, then dance at a street party or samba club for 4 hours from $63.

“Very fun, we actually learned about samba, the context behind the dance and some dance moves. They were extremely flexible as I had a group of 13 friends to go together that kept changing dates. They have also recommended the best days to do the activity and managed to accommodate us however necessary. I recommend it!”

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Rio: Caipirinha Workshop and Samba Class

Rio: Caipirinha Workshop and Samba Class - Caipirinha workshop: Make two, drink two, and learn what makes it Rio

Samba Class in Copacabana

Samba Class in Copacabana - Finding the studio in Copacabana, room 603 on the 6th floor

5.Samba Class in Copacabana

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

Samba class in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. Learn basic steps in 1 hour for $35. Solo-friendly, water included, great instructors.

“This was so awesome we would definitely do it ago. A hour is not nearly long enough for all the fun we had. Marcos was an excellant instructor!”

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Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema. - Getting started at the yellow tent: what your first 15 minutes should feel like

6.Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · from $33

Learn to surf at Praia do Arpoador with Surf Matrix in Ipanema. Small-group 1-hour lesson, gear provided, trilingual coaching.

“We had Rafael as a surfing instructor with this company. I could not recommend enough! They were flexible with the timings as it is weather dependant. Rafael was fabulous, full of energy, spoke English very well and was a wonderful teacher. Worth every penny!”

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Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema! - Your first hour: stretching, first contact, and learning how to get up

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

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

Copacabana and Ipanema surf lessons with local instructors. Learn to stand, ride Rio waves, and stay safe in the break.

“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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