Brazil · FOOD TOURS IN RIO DE JANEIRO
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 food tours in Rio de Janeiro justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Explore Lapa nightlife with cachaça tastings, a free caipirinha, live samba, local bars, and a Rio nightclub for $33.
“We really enjoyed the Samba crawl - the clubs were cool - the music was great - the guides were nice - and we got to mix it up with the locals - something we probably wouldn’t have done on our own”
Cruise Rio at sunset with beer, snacks, swimming, and small-group views of Niterói, Urca, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the bay.
“Even though the weather wasn’t the best, the trip was still amazing. Our tour guide spoke English and was very friendly. I would definitely recommend.”
Taste 33 Brazilian foods in Rio, from tropical fruit and street snacks to meats, sweets, juices, and caipirinhas, with local guidance.
“We had the pleasure of taking our class with Flavio. We started with the grocery store tour. Each item he showed us at the grocery store was used in class. It was a great way to decide what items would make great gifts for taking home. The food covered everything from fruits and vegetabels, nuts and snacks, meats, and drinks. There were enough small bites to get full.”
Taste Rio from Copacabana to Santa Teresa while exploring local history, art, landmarks, and Brazilian food with a bilingual guide.
“We had an epic tour with Camila from Gregtur. From local cuisine to hidden local treasures, she thoroughly engaged us with her knowledge of Brazilian history, how the locals actually live, and got us out of the major tourist traps that, while fun, do not give you a close up view as to how wonderful life can be in Rio. I highly recommend her. I have two young adult children - who can be hard to please- and they absolutely loved her. If you want an engaging thoughtful tour guide Camila will teach you a lot while sharing tasty local cuisine spots for you to enjoy.”
Review of Petrópolis from Rio, with Imperial sights, lunch, Bohemia beer tasting, transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Excellent experience and the guide, Rafa , explain every single place with great details the lunch is good and Bohemia tour well”
Taste Brazil’s regional dishes, drinks, history, and samba on a four-hour Rio food tour from Flamengo to Saúde.
“Tour guide was really knowledgeable and took us to some great places to eat! I really enjoyed the tour and the walk wasn’t too far. We did a tour right before this and were still able to keep up with the group! Definitely recommend!”
Review of Rio’s 3-hour shared speedboat trip to the Cagarras Islands, with swimming stops, cold beer, Rio views, and practical booking advice.
“Really good music! And a place to stop and jump in the water! Good photos. I had a really good time!”
Taste 15 or more Brazilian fruits at a real Rio farmers’ market, with local stories, juices, nuts, and a small-group guide.
“Great experience to taste some of brazils fruits! Cozy market with good vibes with a good guide! I would recommend”
Taste 15+ Brazilian foods and drinks on a five-hour Rio crawl from Ipanema to downtown, with local stories, beer, juices, and caipirinhas.
“Our tour guide Carina was fantastic! She led us through the rain to a variety of places to try different foods and drinks. She gave us a lot of information about the different foods and how they are prepared.”
Taste 33 Brazilian specialties, learn local recipes, and explore Rio through tropical fruit, street food, and hands-on cooking.
“I had a blast at Cook in Rio. Erica was professional and made the class very fun! Loved how interactive it was! Would recommend!!”
Review of Rio’s Copacabana food tour, with seven tastings, Bossa Nova history, beach views, local guides, price, and practical tips.
“Excellent guide and food. Mariana did a super job ! The food choices were interesting and tasty. Recommend”
Ride Rio’s coast by speedboat, stop for swimming, enjoy free drinks, and see Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Cagarras Islands, and more.
“Rafael es encantador! La excursión fue genial y dinámica. La pasamos increíble”
Review of Rio Carnival Parade from a prime box with hotel transfers, buffet, open bar, guide support, parade views, and practical tips.
“This was a great experience and Camila did a very nice job, but there were a number of things that were unclear. 1) everyone is taken to the Novatel hotel. This is where you get your shirts and they do alterations and make up and where the spa is. There are no lockers here or at the box, you wear your shirt over what you are wearing or carry it. 2) Despite what we were told, people entered the box with small backpacks, tote bags etc. You will board a bus to the sambadome. 3) It is impossible to see the parade from seats unless you are the first people…”
Review of Rio’s 3-hour speedboat tour, with Sugarloaf views, sunset scenery, beer, swimming, and practical booking advice.
“I did not end up going on this tour. They texted a day before departure and indicated that the tour would need to leave at 10am for the incoming weather. They only gave an option to do the 10am tour which ended up not working with my schedule and did not offer a refund in the message. Book with caution if you do not have a flexible schedule.”
Taste Brazilian classics, sip caipirinhas, and ferry to Gigóia Island on a lively three-hour food walk through Barra da Tijuca.
“This was an absolutely fantastic tour and Eduardo, our tour guide, went above and beyond. There were five of us in total and we stopped at two restaurants and a bakery for dessert. The food was fantastic with many small dishes of local cuisine. There was more than enough for all of us. We also enjoyed a variety of Caparinas. It was a drizzly afternoon as we took a short ferry to Giorgio Island. Eduardo was full of history and made our walks and stops so enjoyable. It felt like we were with friends as we laughed, shared stories and learned culture. We are an American couple and the other…”
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