Bossa Nova Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Bossa Nova Tour in Rio de Janeiro

On this bossa nova tour in Rio de Janeiro, we will explore the origins of this Brazilian musical genre and learn about its main composers, with the guide performing notable songs on the guitar.

We will meet at Nossa Senhora da Paz square at the scheduled time to begin our bossa nova tour. The tour will cover beautiful areas of the city, focusing on this unique music genre that emerged in the 50s.

The tour includes visits to the Ipanema and Copacabana neighborhoods. During the walk, the guide will share interesting information about bossa nova and serenade us with famous songs.

Key Brazilian composers and musicians discussed will include Dorival Caymmi, Tom Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, and João Gilberto, who are recognized as the fathers of bossa nova. We will analyze lyrics from popular songs, such as "Garota de Ipanema" (The Girl from Ipanema).

We will visit bars where bossa nova singers convened, the venues of their early performances, and the beaches that inspired their melodies.

After a 3.5-hour tour, we will return to the starting point.