Top Rio de Janeiro Food Tours

Save yourself hours of planning on a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro that includes lunch, admission tickets, and transportation for the ultimate experience of the Eternal City. Rather than navigating public transport in an unfamiliar city, you’ll travel around the city in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Plus, you’ll tick off top attractions such as Christ the Redeemer Statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and more.

This all-inclusive experience includes appetizers, street food, packaged snacks, various barbecue meats, juices, cocktails, candies and desserts. All portions will be controlled, ensuring that you can focus entirely on enjoying the flavors of Brazil without filling up. Join us for an unforgettable journey through 33 of Brazil's culinary delights, led by a Brazilian food expert armed with a slideshow on a laptop, to help explain everything you’ll encounter, which will be Brazil's best. Book your experience now and indulge in a taste of Brazil's finest flavors.

We selected the main tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro to be visited in a unique and dynamic itinerary, with comfort and safety. In addition, we offer the accompaniment of a local guide that maximizes the experience of our tourists telling the curiosities and historical facts of the city. We work with the best tourism professionals and excellent suppliers, so that we can provide an exclusive experience to our customers.

Visit two of Rio de Janeiro's most famous landmarks, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain, during this half-day tour. Ascend to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain for sprawling views of the city below and Corcovado to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue. See the mountains, lakes, beaches, and oceans that surround the bustling city with natural beauty from its highest points. Learn about the culture and history of Rio through informative commentary from your local guide. 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.

This experience allows people to experience a unique moment, immersing themselves in flavors, aromas, sounds and behaviors of a very old culture that is a direct part of the history of Brazil, with all its ethnic mixes rescuing the gastronomic identity and the music of a people and still unknown by many.

This all-inclusive Churrascaria steakhouse experience includes appetizers, salads, sushi, various barbecue meats, desserts, juices, wine pairings, cocktails and desserts. You'll be treated to table service, ensuring that you can focus entirely on enjoying the flavors of Brazil. Whether you're traveling solo, with a friend, or a group of up to twelve, this experience is perfect for anyone looking to taste a little bit of everything that Brazil has to offer. This experience is available once a week on Tuesdays during dinner, giving you plenty of opportunities to enjoy the best of Brazil. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Brazil's culinary delights, led by a Brazilian food expert armed with a slideshow on a laptop, to help explain everything you’ll encounter, which will be Brazil's best. Book your experience now and indulge in a taste of Brazil's finest flavors.

If you’re new to Rio, it may be hard to figure out what types of food are best to try when visiting. This Rio de Janeiro Private Street Food Tour makes things easy for you by taking you around the city to the Santa Teresa, Urca, Flamengo and Lapa neighborhoods to taste some of the best Brazilian food in the city. Plus, a guide teaches you about the food and Brazilian culture as you go.

A good number of Rio de Janeiro’s population live in the surrounding favelas, or slums, but they can be dangerous to visit on your own. Join a local guide for a private tour of the Vidigal favela to learn about the local culture and see what it’s like through the eyes of someone who lives there. Walk through back alleys, discover vibrant street art, and enjoy a traditional Brazilian lunch.

Learn all about wine in Brazil, one of the most underrated regions in the world. Visit an authentic winery and learn how wine is made, then head to the cellar for the all-important wine tasting. Hear about the unique story behind the winery and how it was built, and then visit the Feirinha de Itaipava to pick up some bargains.

Enjoy a special gastronomic experience in Rio de Janeiro at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, a lagoon near Copacabana and Ipanema. The lagoon is a popular place to practice sports, enjoy quality time outdoors, and of course, picnic. During your picnic, you will taste a special menu designed with a selection of wines and cheeses, admiring the view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.

Explore the best of Rio de Janeiro on this 6-hour tour. Visit the famous Christ the Redeemer  and the Selaron Stairs as well as a few farmer’s markets to learn about the fresh produce that is native to Brazil. Stop at the Botanic Garden and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in this otherwise bustling city. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as toucans, marmosets, and other small animals.

Brazilian cuisine is a delicious blend of indigenous, African, and other immigrant influences. While most travelers are curious about the food, many people don't know what to eat, where to find it, or even have enough time in the city to sample the varieties. Our Food Tour in Rio de Janeiro is a vast mixture of flavors from different parts of Brazil, creating a symphony for the senses. It takes you on an unforgettable journey through flavors, samba, and the fascinating history of the food and places we will visit. On this tour, you will try some of the best typical dishes Brazil has to offer. Come prepared to taste and be enchanted by the diversity of Brazilian cuisine. Accompanying the flavors, you will be immersed in the most Brazilian rhythm: samba. Visit one of the most traditional “rodas de samba” in Rio, where some historians claim the first samba was played: Pedra do Sal. Our musical gastronomic tourism in Rio de Janeiro will provide a unique experience.

Dine on one of Brazil's most traditional meals, a feijoada, during this excursion in Rio. With your local guide, sit down at an authentic Brazilian restaurant to dig in to what is widely considered the country's national dish. There are as many variations as there are chefs, but the dish typically includes black bean stew with sausage, sundried beef, collard greens and manioc flower. Pair it with a caipirinha, Brazil's national drink, to get the full experience. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

This is the unique tour to the Municipal Market. A amazing place full of flavors and local gastronomy of Rio de janeiro frequented by locals and unknown to tourists. We go to the site in comfort and safety, using a car or van and accompanied by a local guide. Let's explore together the restaurants, bars and fruit sales and taste some of the delights of Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine. You will feel like a Carioca (a person born in Rio de Janeiro) walking around the market and searching for cheaper prices than in the touristy south zone of Rio de Janeiro. Come with us and enjoy

Let's have a great Sunday together exploring the local foods, drinks and vibes. In this tour we'll try many different local favorites. We'll visit some of the most popular food destination around Rio de Janeiro. A selected selection of local drinks and food are included on this tour. Come ready to eat and have fun with me. Unfortunately this tour is not vegan friendly since most locations visited don't offer any vegan options.

In an open jeep, visit the largest organic production center that supplies the capital of Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis. Explore the local farms and agricultural plantations, with lunch, waterfall bath, incredible views and outdoor activities included in this day trip to Roça.

European grapes on the rich Brazilian soil in the hands of hard-working people are producing interesting and complex wines in Brazil. We invite you to check it by yourself. Embark on a wine tasting section with the best Brazilian wines in Rio. We get to see over 240 different bottles from small and medium-sized local wine-makers. It is the largest Brazilian Carte du Vin in the world. We sample incredible wines with local experts.

Explore the daily markets of Rio and Ipanema with a guide on this craft-focused tour. Let your guide show you where to get the best souvenirs at the best bargains; you'll be sure to return home with a suitcase full of treasures. Learn about the food, art, music, and crafts of northeastern Brazil through guided commentary.

Brazil is a melting pot of flavors and is home to a wide variety of foods. Embark on a private tour of Rio de Janeiro’s farmer's markets and street food vendors to get a taste of the local cuisine. Discover local fruits and vegetables such as aipim, juicy mangoes, and the cashew fruit as well as snacks such as pastel—a pastry filled with various meats and cheeses—and sugar cane juice.

This fully custom tour, lead by an English speaking Brazillian local (Pamela) has unlimited possibilities. If you have seen a beautiful view online from Brazil, we will take you there. We know the secrets to every adventure, including the famous Christ the Redeemer, Pao de Acucar and many others. We know this may be a once in a lifetime trip and we will make sure you have the most amazing time possible. With local food and adventure knowledge, safety precautions, and the insider information it takes a lifetime to learn, you will feel like a local before the tour is over. All of our tours are completely private, include photography, visits to local eateries and a local guide who can help you experience the best brasil has to offer. We look forward to making your dreams of Brasil a reality!