Rio by Night: Ginga Tropical Show & Brazilian Dinner

Brazilian flavors, live music, and the vibrant energy of Carnival—all in one memorable evening in Rio.

5 hours

Private Tours in Rio de Janeiro

Rio by Night: Ginga Tropical Show & Brazilian Dinner

Approximately 5 hours · Private hotel transfers · Dinner and show ticket included

Experience Rio after dark with an evening that brings together Brazilian cuisine and the color, music, and movement of the Ginga Tropical Show. Your night begins with hotel pick-up and dinner at a local restaurant, followed by an 80-minute performance celebrating Brazil’s diverse cultural traditions.

Created by Afro-Brazilian scholar Rose Oliveira, Ginga Tropical brings together rhythms from across the country, including samba, forró, axé, frevo, and sertanejo. Dancers and musicians fill the stage with vibrant costumes and lively choreography, with moments of audience participation adding to the festive atmosphere.

Inspired by the queens and muses of Rio’s Carnival, the show’s costumes make each scene a visual celebration. With round-trip hotel transportation and a local guide, you can enjoy the evening without having to arrange the logistics yourself.

Tour Highlights

  • See the 80-minute Ginga Tropical Show.
  • Enjoy Brazilian music and dance, including samba, forró, axé, frevo, and sertanejo.
  • Experience colorful costumes inspired by Rio’s Carnival.
  • Begin the evening with dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Travel with private round-trip hotel transfers.
  • Explore Rio’s nightlife with support from a bilingual local guide.

Suggested Itinerary

6:00 PM — Hotel pick-up
Meet your guide and driver at your hotel for the evening.

Brazilian dinner
Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before the show. Depending on the restaurant arrangement, dinner may be a traditional Brazilian barbecue or a family-style meal.

Ginga Tropical Show
Take your seat for an approximately 80-minute performance celebrating Brazilian music, dance, and Carnival traditions.

Return to your hotel
After the show, relax on your private transfer back to your hotel.

The order and timing of dinner and the show may vary according to the performance schedule and restaurant arrangements.

Tour Information

  • Duration: Approximately 5 hours
  • Departure: 6:00 PM
  • Operation: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, subject to availability
  • Experience type: Private night tour with round-trip hotel transfers
  • Show duration: Approximately 80 minutes

Important Notes

  • USD values are reference amounts only and may vary according to the exchange rate applied on the payment date.
  • The final itinerary depends on show schedules, restaurant arrangements, traffic, and local operating conditions.
  • The sequence of activities may be adjusted to ensure the best possible flow of the experience.

Ready for a night of Brazilian music, dance, and flavor?
Book your Rio by Night experience or contact us to plan your evening.

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What’s Included

  • Bilingual local guide
  • Private round-trip transfer from and to your hotel
  • Ginga Tropical Show ticket
  • Brazilian dinner at a local restaurant

 

Not Included

  • Drinks, unless specified by the restaurant
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Additional food or services not listed as included

 

Who Is This Experience For?

This evening is a good fit for travelers who want to enjoy Brazilian music and dance alongside dinner in Rio. It suits couples, families, groups, and solo travelers, including women and men exploring Rio independently.

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Highlights

Bachelor party group enjoying a Brazilian barbecue dinner in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian dinner
Musicians and dancers performing on stage at the Ginga Tropical show
Ginga Tropical Show
Bachelor party group enjoying a Brazilian barbecue dinner in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian dinner
Musicians and dancers performing on stage at the Ginga Tropical show
Ginga Tropical Show

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