Bossa Nova Walking Tour: Live Music and History in Ipanema and Copacabana
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16 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:
1 day
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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 - Explanation about how Copacabana was important for the Bossa Nova movemente and musicand live music performance with the guitar.
- Estatua de Dorival Caymmi - Explanation about the music from Bahia and its relation to the Bossa Nova music and live music performance with the guitar.
- Parque Garota de Ipanema - Explanation about who was the Girlf from Ipanema and live music performance with the guitar.
- Estatua de Tom Jobim - Explnation about the composer Antonio Carlos Jobim and live music performance with the guitar.
- Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim - Explanation about Laura Alvim and her importance to the Brazilian culture and music and live music performance on the guitar.
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 facts about this Brazilian music genre that is closely associated with Rio. This 3-hour excursion includes visiting 10 distinct locations in Ipanema and Copacabana, including bars and beaches as well as the locations where Bossa Nova tunes were created and performed. As the tour guide is also a musician and a singer, you can expect some guitar strains and other musical sounds on the move. The tour will enlighten you about Bossa Nova, its origins, key contributors such as Tom Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, João Gilberto among others.
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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(16 Ratings)
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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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651jo_ot
Oct 6, 2023
An authentic tour to the sound of Guilherme's guitar. - Beautiful experience! An authentic tour of Rio's musical culture, to the sound of Guilherme's guitar. I hope the initiative continues to grow and improve. I recommend it to my friends.
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300sergeil
Sep 6, 2023
Bossa Nova Walking Tour, Ipanema and Copacabana - We really enjoyed the tour with Guilherme earlier this week, a wonderful experience! He provided a lot of information about the history of bossa nova, its origins in 1950s-1960s and how it evolved over the years. Plus singing many songs walking along the streets of Ipanema and Copacabana, with nice guitar chord progressions: we tried to sing/hum along with Guilherme which was fun!
I'd definitely recommend the tour to those who love music, in general, and bossa nova in particular. And even if you are not that much familiar with bossa nova and its roots, take the tour - it will open up an important part of Brazilian culture for you and ignite (or maybe reignite) your passion for music.
5 stars!
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Sarah
Jul 9, 2023
A music lovers must do - If you like music, this your is a must do for your itinerary in Rio. It’s a great blend of story telling, music and walking tour, taking in the sights, sounds and history of Bossa Nova. Gui is a great guide and really makes the tour such a great experience. Really enjoyable and good fun.
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499hazema
Jul 9, 2023
Excellent experience - Very intersting tour with an excellent guide that has taken us in a journey to the history of bossa nova, following the steps of its great masters in Ipanema and Copacabana. I enjoy it very much. A beautiful souvenir from my trip to Rio.
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