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

Location: Brazil

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.

Includes:

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 available until 1 September 2027
  • Experience must be booked at least 5 days in advance
  • Experience is for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 people

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

Location: Brazil

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.

Includes:

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 available until 1 September 2027
  • Experience must be booked at least 5 days in advance
  • Experience is for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 people

Where will you be?

Brazil

Ipanema and Copacabana (circuit). Rio de Janeiro

Let yourself be surprised by this experience

Walk Rio’s Musical Heritage with a Professional Musician

See Rio de Janeiro through the lens of bossa nova as a professional musician leads you through the neighborhoods where the genre first took shape. Along the way, discover the stories, influences, and moments that transformed local streets into landmarks of Brazilian music history.

Experience Bossa Nova Where It Was Born

Explore iconic sites across Ipanema and Copacabana connected to the artists who defined a cultural movement. Each stop offers a deeper understanding of the people, places, and inspirations behind one of Brazil’s most celebrated musical genres.

Savor the Sound and Flavor of Brazil

Complete your journey at a legendary bar de Ipanema, where music and culture come together in a memorable setting. Enjoy Brazilian drinks and bites while reflecting on the enduring legacy of the artists who shaped bossa nova.