About this experience
There is no better way to learn about a place´s culture than a food tour! Embark on this adventure, feel like a local and have lots of fun learning about the popular and exotic Brazilian treats! Its ingredients, textures and history. Discover why the Brazilian food is some of the most nutritious and interesting in the world, and also caloric! While we embark in this gastronomical journey, we'll also visit THE most beautiful neighborhoods in Rio: Santa Teresa, Urca, Flamengo and Lapa!
We'll have the opportunity to visit a typical street market where we will learn all about Brazil´s native fruits and vegetables, we´ll taste typical delicious carioca savories such as empada, tapioca, pão de queijo, the feijoada soup, the world-famous Brazilian açaí, coffee and caipirinha plus wonderful deserts too!
We may also visit the popular Brazilian Northeastern market in São Cristóvão, where we will listen to the typical music from the region and taste the salty or sweet Tapioca crepes.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Private transportation
- Entrances
- Licensed tour guide
Not included
- All savorings, desserts and drinks are optional and not included. Establishments will accept cash, debit or credit card.
- Parking Fees
Itinerary and highlights
We´ll begin our wonderful tour tasting our popular super-food açaí and the candy desserts brigadeiro and quindim! (optional at own expenses)
We´ll try the delicious Caldinho de feijão, a type of black bean soup so you can get the taste of Rio´s passion! (optional at own expenses)
We´ll have the unforgettable experience of visiting a fruit and vegetable street market in Rio to learn more about our exotic typical food! (optional at own expenses, market neighborhoods may vary)
We´ll try different Cachaça flavour bottles.
We´ll taste the tapioca, our nutritious gluten-free crepe made of Cassava starch! (optional at own expenses)
We´ll end the tour on a very popular bar in the gorgeous Urca neighbourhood, and by a great sunset view, we´ll taste the savorings empadinhas (mini pot pies with a filling of your choice: hearts of palm, shrimp, or chicken.) and the pastel. Yummy Yummy! (optional at own expenses)
While we admire the whole of the Copacabana seafront, we will visit the most traditional bakery in Brazil, the Confeitaria Colombo and its delicious pastries.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up at any hotel in Rio and the port. Start times can be customized, please advise. Please note the food is optional and not included in the price. Itinerary may vary.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- ru — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Way to Know Rio
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Van. Pickup included
- SUV Pickup included
- minivan or van Pickup included
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