Bossa Nova Walking Tour: Live Music and History in Ipanema and Copacabana

Experience the magic of Bossa Nova on a unique walking tour in Rio de Janeiro. Led by a live musician tour guide, explore iconic spots in Ipanema and Copacabana while listening to live Bossa Nova music and learning about its history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Praca Nossa Senhora da paz - Welcome talk and briefing of the tour, explanation about the history of the Brazilian music and live music performance with the guitar.
  • Praca General Osorio - Explanation about the Hippie Fair and its connection with the Bossa Nova moment and live music performance with the guitar.
  • Copacabana Beach -…
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Guitar live musician performance
What's Not Included
  • Transport
  • Food/drinks/water
Additional Information

The unique Bossa Nova Walking Tour takes you through stunning and noteworthy sites in Ipanema and Copacabana, guided by a live musician. This fascinating walking expedition is navigated by an individual who is not just a tour guide but also a musician and singer, bringing life to the tour by performing Bossa Nova tracks and sharing interesting tales and…

Location
Nossa Senhora da Paz / Ipanema
Meeting point: Nossa Senhora da Paz Square (in front of EXIT A of the subway, on the corner of Joana Angélica st - nearby the McDonald's)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Scottty9082kf
Oct 7, 2025
Wonderful! - Outstanding experience. Guilliame was very knowledgeable and told the story of bossa nova very well. Hearing him sing and play the music along way really brought it alive. I highly recommend the tour!
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Norikoi294
Aug 30, 2025
Amazing Tour - Highly recommended. This tour covers the historical sites of bossa nova, and the guide shares stories only Carioca musicians know. I'm a Japanese bossa nova singer, and this tour made my trip to Rio de Janeiro even more memorable. I'll remember forever the performance of "The Girl from Ipanema" with the guide on Ipanema Beach.
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Travel56463983305
Aug 28, 2025
Bossa Nova in Rio - Interesting tour to discover or get to know more in detail the Bossa Nova also doing it in the context of Rio de Janeiro
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Gabrielax2020
Aug 24, 2025
Baita! - Great walk! We learned a lot about Bossa Nova and the Ipanema neighborhood! Very attentive guide and plays music along the way. I recommend!
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Manfromnorthlondon
Aug 10, 2025
A Rio highlight - Lovely, fascinating musical experience and a highlight of our trip to Rio. Gui is a great storyteller, and a fine musician and singer.
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565krisn
Jul 20, 2025
- Strolling through Ipanema with Gui and his guitar was a special treat! It was inspiring to visit the birthplace of bossa nova and hear stories you wouldn’t find in a book. I would go again just to hear Gui play/sing! A delightful tour all around.
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Lcdubai14
Jun 22, 2025
Stroll through Ipanema and see the Bossa nova history- well worth it! - Excellent your and guide, Learning the history of Bossa Nova to the strains of the tunes that made it famous..we loved it.
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Traveltheworldonce
May 13, 2025
The melody maker - Highly recommend the Bossa Nova walking tour. Our guide, Gui, was fantastic both with the cultural context of the time period but he included the music theory all as it relates to Bossa Nova. If you happen to be a music, cultural or history enthusiast this is the tour. Enjoy!!
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Almadac
May 7, 2025
Enjoyable Bossa Nova Tour - Gui was an excellent guide and we enjoyed the whole tour. He was very friendly and accommodating. Had a great time singing with him.
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Daniel
Apr 26, 2025
Amazing Bossa Nova Experience! - It was an amazing experience, where I learned about the history of Bossa Nova not only by visiting iconic places and hearing the explanations but also listening to the music that was created in this magical town. I loved the fact that the tour guide is local and he knows very well the place, so it felt like an organic experience!
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From $41
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).