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

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 -…
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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…

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Location
Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz
Meeting point: Nossa Senhora da Paz Square (in front of exit A of the subway, on the corner of Joana Angélica st - in front of McDonald's and the church)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cecilia
Oct 13, 2024
If you love bossa nova this is a very nice approach - Guille is an excellent Guide who sings very well and knows a lot not only about bossa but about music. A must: the dog that hates bossa nova 😂
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Islandpotter
Sep 25, 2024
Fantastic musical tour of Bossa Nova - Faniastic tour! For Bossa Nova fans like ourselves, this was truly a wonderful experience. Aside from walking through Rio in the steps of the Bossa Nova greats like Jobim, what makes this tour special is the live music that was played by the lovely guide (and talented musician), Gui. He explained and sang through the history of Bossa Nova as we walked through Ipanema and Copacabana...great fun and a day to remember! Really a wonderful way to see Rio from the sounds of Bossa Nova.
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Jillianjstenzel
Sep 13, 2024
Unique experience for any music lover - I loved this tour! So much fun learning about the music history of Bossa Nova (and therefore history of Rio/Brazil!) and watching it come to life in various spots on the tour. I learned so much and loved the pauses for live songs as well. The guide really knows his stuff. Truly a unique tour and experience. I'd say it's a must for any music lover :)
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733christianar
Aug 29, 2024
Bossa Nova walking by Rio Bossa Experience, a unique experience to remember for a lifetime - The Bossa Nova walking tour is an amazing experience we'll remember for a lifetime. Having the opportunity to walk through Ipanema and Copacabana to see different places that are really meaningful in the bossa nova's history with a Guide was such a privilege. We felt our Guide's passion and love for bossa nova through his narration and the songs he played with his guitar at each spot. After the experience, Rio Bossa Experience still got surprises for us and gave us many precious gifts. We recommend the Bossa Nova Walking Tour not only to have a unique experience in the Cidade Maravilhosa, but also to help Rio Bossa Experience keeping Bossa Nova alive and spreading this amazing Brazilian musical heritage. For a bossa nova fan who has the opportunity to visit Rio, it is such as a "pilgrimage" to do once in his/her life.
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472davidc472
Jan 24, 2024
The roots of a unique Brazilian music style. - Imagine exploring the streets of Ipanema and Copacabana with your own knowledgeable troubadour. We had Gui with his guitar making the tour fun and enjoyable with his knowledgeable explanation of the sites we visited in the lens of how music developed into the Bossanova genre.
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Arterry22
Jan 15, 2024
Interesting, illustrative and entertaining - Interesting, illustrative and entertaining, highly recommended for those who want to know more about this wonderful music.
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Eduardo_j
Dec 25, 2023
It was great to learn... - It was great to learn about the history of bossa nova along with the Guilherme my guide playing the classics.
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Sandriner53
Dec 22, 2023
Discover Rio through its music - We had an amazing time with Gui. This was the very first visit we did when we arrived in Rio and it was a perfect introduction to Brazil. We really enjoyed getting to know Ipanema and Copacabana through music. We 100% recommend.
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Antoniofo8572jp
Dec 13, 2023
interesting - A fun, interesting and very musical tour. Our guide Guillerme takes a trip back in time and plays classic bossa nova songs.
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Luisnanolopez
Oct 9, 2023
EXCELLENT!!! Guilherme, great value! - The visit is worth every minute. The guide knows well, from the inside, bossa and all the music of Brazil, its history and current reality, in addition to its cultural and social environment. They will be able to ask questions, listen to his music and sing with him. Very enjoy it!!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).