Top Rio de Janeiro Cooking Classes

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive 8-hour tour. With a local guide, travel through the Tijuca Forest, stopping at Paineiras to board transportation to the top of Corcovado, home of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, then eat lunch at one of the city's best steakhouses before visits to Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included. 

Summit both Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains in the early morning to beat the crowds on this half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro. After bright and early pickup from your Rio hotel, travel through the Tijuca National Forest to get up close with the Christ the Redeemer statue without throngs of people around. After learning about its history from your local guide, move on to Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views of the sprawling city, slowly waking up in the morning light.

And an opportunity to learn to samba with a carnival queen of Rio de Janeiro. Besides having a lot of fun, you will learn to sambar ....

While in Rio de Janeiro, go out for a night in the city with this admission ticket to see the live show Ginga Tropical at Leblon theater. This 1.5-hour show is in its fifth year running, and it gives you an interactive tour of Brazilian culture through dance, music, and live performance. Watch as artists combine frevo, Capoeira, and other methods of entertainment. At the end of the show, you can even join in as the cast invites the audience to samba with them in a Carnival-inspired finale.

Discover Brazilian cuisine with this hands-on cooking class in Copacabana. Immerse yourself in Brazilian culture as you learn to make traditional dishes such as Feijoada (black bean stew), Seafood Moqueca (fish stew), and Brigadeiro (chocolate truffles). Find out the history of each dish, practice local cooking techniques, then sit down to feast on your 3-course homecooked dinner. Couple it with a homemade caipirinha and coconut shake.

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Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro on this full-day guided tour with lunch. Take the Corcovado train up to the Christ the Redeemer statue, take a cable car ride up to the Sugarloaf Mountain, see the famed Maracana soccer stadium, capture beautiful photos in front of the colorful Selaron Steps, and much more. This tour is also inclusive of a delicious barbecue buffet lunch at a local steakhouse.

The Tijuca National Forest is one of the largest urban rainforests in the world, set on mountain slopes just west of Rio de Janeiro. With this tour, discover two of the city’s nature sites, starting with a guided walk through the Rio Botanical Gardens, including the Turtle Lake and Sensory Garden. Then, hike through Tijuca, learn more about the native plants and wildlife, and admire Taunay Waterfall.

Explore the Carnival Factory, for a peek behind the scenes of Rio's Carnival, on this cultural tour. Learn how the parade's famous floats and costumes are produced. Listen to commentary on the history of samba and carnival, then hit the dressing rooms to try on some costumes and take some photos. Wind up with a cocktail and a samba class for the whole carnival experience.

Dance like a local during this 4-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro. Learn basic samba and forró steps , where you'll enjoy express entry, to show off your new moves on the dance floor.

Discover Brazilian cuisine during a hands-on cooking class with a local chef. Create a variety of dishes, including at least five different Brazilian dishes, and learn new recipes and cooking techniques as you make local specialties like Seafood Moqueca or Black Bean Feijoada. Finally, sit down to enjoy your delicious home-cooked dinner, including a tasty dessert and drinks such as caipirinhas.

Learn some new moves while you’re in Rio de Janeiro during this samba dance class. Meet the instructor at the dance studio in Ipanema or Copacabana for a quick crash course. During the class, you’ll learn how to samba with and without a partner. All levels are welcome. The instructors speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Attend the Ginga Tropical Show, a dance and music that allows you to learn about Brazil's vibrant history and culture through its traditional music and dance. During this show, see talented performers dance the lambada, samba and bossa nova dressed in outrageous Carnival costumes. Hear folklore from around the diverse country, live drumming and the Brazilian martial art: capoeira.

This fruit tasting session introduces you to over a dozen of these exotic fruits. You will cut open, smell, taste and drink various fruits. An English-speaking (and German) fruit presenter will explain their nutrional value, culinary uses and economic importance. Fruits to expect (depending on season) Acai Caju – Cashew fruit Acerola Goiaba – Guava Manga espada Jabuticaba Graviola Amora – Mirtleberry Carambola Jack fruit Custard Apple Pequi Passion Fruit Pitanga Umbu Seriguela Tamarind Sweet Papaya Kinkan

Learn how to prepare the perfect Caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail, in Rio de Janeiro during a private class in the Vidigal favela. This experience allows you to interact respectfully with local residents and learn about their culture. Set at the home of a favela native, you'll enjoy exceptional views during the engaging mixology class. Upgrade the experience and pair your perfectly made cocktail with traditional food (additional expense).

Unique and exclusive experience about tasting Alta Cocktail in a favela, with an incredible view of the City of Rio de Janeiro.

Learn about the history of Rio de Janeiro with a local home cook and hear stories about the city and its favorite dish—*feijoada*. Cook up this dish full of cultural significance in their home kitchen—if you don’t know, *feijoada* is a comforting stew of beans, spiced sausage, and other delicious ingredients. Experience Brazilian culture and hospitality like a local.