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A musician performing with a guitar during an outdoor gathering in Rio de Janeiro, surrounded by tour participants in a landscaped urban park setting.

A musician playing guitar along the beachfront in Rio de Janeiro while leading a walking tour, with participants gathered nearby and views of Copacabana Beach and the coastline in the background

A guitarist standing beside a beachfront statue in Rio de Janeiro, holding a guitar with the ocean, sandy beach, and iconic coastal landscape visible behind

A platter of Brazilian savory snacks served with lime wedges and dipping sauce alongside a lime cocktail on a wooden table.

Walk through the birthplace of bossa nova with a musician

Follow the genre's history through Rio with a guitarist guide, hear live songs, and enjoy Brazilian drinks and bites

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4 hours

US$179 per person*

*The price shown is an approximate conversion. You will be charged in the local merchant’s currency at checkout. Other currency conversion and bank fees may apply.

The Experience

Unearth the rhythmic origins of bossa nova in the Rio neighbourhoods where the musical genre was born, courtesy of a guided tour with a professional musician. You'll wander between 10 landmarks in Ipanema and Copacabana as your guide regales you with live guitar and vocals while sharing stories of bossa nova legends Tom Jobim, João Gilberto, and others. Celebrate their collective legacy with Brazilian drinks and bites at legendary bar de Ipanema, where the iconic song "The Girl from Ipanema" was written in 1962. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

What's priceless

Basking in the sound of bossa nova as it comes alive on the very streets where its legends found their rhythm.

The highlights

Set off on a guided tour of Rio de Janeiro with a pro musician to uncover bossa nova history
Explore 10 landmarks in Ipanema and Copacabana tied to the genre's famed artists
Listen to live guitar and vocals from your guide
Dive deeper during a private conversation about Brazilian music with your guide
Taste Brazilian drinks and bites at legendary bar de Ipanema

Details

Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
Experience is valid until 1 September 2027
Price listed is for 1 person
You must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol. You must present a valid Government Issued ID at all concessions where alcohol is sold/provided. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, drink with moderation. The organization is not liable for any incident resulting from excessive alcohol consumption or from failure to follow these recommendations
Within 24 hours after your reservation, you will receive an additional email to finalize your request or propose an alternative date if necessary

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Fine Print

This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted