Top Rio de Janeiro Family-friendly Shows

Attend the Ginga Tropical Show, a dance and music that allows you to learn about Brazil's vibrant history and culture through its traditional music and dance. During this show, see talented performers dance the lambada, samba and bossa nova dressed in outrageous Carnival costumes. Hear folklore from around the diverse country, live drumming and the Brazilian martial art: capoeira.

The Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and live music scene. With this evening pub crawl, discover the neighborhood at its most atmospheric as you visit popular local pubs and bars, sip a free shot of cachaça, and listen to live samba or forró music. Accompanied by your guide and group of party-seeking travelers, enjoy a fun night out with VIP admission and special offers on drinks.

Soar above the city of Rio de Janeiro aboard a hang glider during this 4-hour adventure. Accompanied by a fully certified instructor, launch from the Tijuca Forest National Park, and glide over the lush, verdant Mata Atlantica (Atlantic Forest). Take in views of some of Rio's most famous landmarks, such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Rocinha Favela, and the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain. Touch down for a gentle landing on the white sands of Sao Conrado Beach. Round-trip transportation is available for additional cost, but a video DVD of your hang-gliding experience is included.

Get a taste of the Carioca culture on a private tour to a churrascaria and Samba show. Start off the tour with a delicious all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue dinner where the meats are brought out on skewers by the waiters. Then, skip the line at the theater and watch professional dancers perform a Samba show onstage before ending the tour with a Samba lesson to learn some of the basic moves.

Dance in your seat to Brazilian rhythms during this samba show in a historical theater. Sit back and watch the experts perform to infectious music on stage. Eat a meal of Brazilian and international cuisine at a traditional steakhouse before the show begins. Round-trip transportation from central Rio de Janeiro hotels is included.

Take part in one of the world's largest parties on this 8-hour tour of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Dress up in a gorgeous costume, and take part in the Samba Parade. Plus, get scored alongside locals for an authentic Carnival experience. No experience with samba is necessary to participate.

Enjoy a night out on the town in Rio de Janeiro with dinner and a show at Rio Scenarium. Meet your guide at your hotel and head to a classic Brazilian churrascaria and enjoy a non-stop buffet of succulent meats. After your delicious dinner, head to the Lapa district to the Rio Scenarium nightclub to listen to live music showcasing the best of Brazilian popular music.

Get backstage access to the Samba School rehearsals and see the magic of Rio Carnival before it even reaches the streets. Each Samba School practices for the Carnival year-round, so experience the sounds and colour of the carnival even in the off season. Enjoy the music and dancing from a privileged position, and hear about how the schools train their dancers and musicians.