Go beyond the postcards with a carioca-led tour of Rio

Discover Rio alongside a true carioca artist and history expert, visiting authentic neighbourhoods and botecos

Location: Argentina

The experience:

Explore Rio de Janeiro through an immersive cultural tour. You’ll join your local carioca guide and explore neighbourhoods and landmarks such as Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps, Lapa, and Rua do Senado. Along the way, you’ll visit traditional botecos and savour ginger-infused cachaça, Brazil’s famous caipirinha, and delicious petiscos (sharing plates). You’ll finish with an intimate final gathering overlooking the city, where both drinks and conversation flow freely. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

Includes:

See Rio through the eyes of a carioca on an immersive tour with a local guide
Wander vibrant neighbourhoods such as Santa Teresa, and admire landmarks including the Selarón Steps
Uncover the stories and traditions that have shaped Rio's soul
Taste cachaça and caipirinha in traditional botecos
Swap stories during an intimate social gathering

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is valid until 31 December 2026
  • Experience must be booked at least 3 days in advance
  • Experience is for a maximum of 7 people

Discover Rio alongside a true carioca artist and history expert, visiting authentic neighbourhoods and botecos

Location: Argentina

The experience:

Explore Rio de Janeiro through an immersive cultural tour. You’ll join your local carioca guide and explore neighbourhoods and landmarks such as Santa Teresa, the Selarón Steps, Lapa, and Rua do Senado. Along the way, you’ll visit traditional botecos and savour ginger-infused cachaça, Brazil’s famous caipirinha, and delicious petiscos (sharing plates). You’ll finish with an intimate final gathering overlooking the city, where both drinks and conversation flow freely. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

Includes:

See Rio through the eyes of a carioca on an immersive tour with a local guide
Wander vibrant neighbourhoods such as Santa Teresa, and admire landmarks including the Selarón Steps
Uncover the stories and traditions that have shaped Rio's soul
Taste cachaça and caipirinha in traditional botecos
Swap stories during an intimate social gathering

Details:

  • Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
  • Experience is valid until 31 December 2026
  • Experience must be booked at least 3 days in advance
  • Experience is for a maximum of 7 people

Where will you be?

Brazil

Multiple Venues Across Historic, Rio de Janeiro. Brazil

Let yourself be surprised by this experience

Rio through the eyes of a true carioca

Step beyond the usual tourist trail and discover Rio through the perspective of a local artist and cultural expert. This immersive experience offers a deeper connection to the city’s character, revealing the everyday rhythms, hidden corners, and authentic spirit that define the carioca lifestyle.

Explore the neighbourhoods that tell Rio's story

From the colorful streets of Santa Teresa to the iconic Selarón Steps and the historic avenues of Lapa, every stop reveals a different layer of Rio’s identity. Along the journey, you’ll uncover the people, traditions, and stories that have shaped one of the world’s most vibrant cultural capitals.

Raise a glass to Rio's traditions

Experience Brazil’s social culture firsthand as you visit traditional botecos and sample local favorites, including ginger-infused cachaça and the country’s beloved caipirinha. The experience culminates in an intimate gathering with panoramic city views, where meaningful conversations and memorable connections come naturally.