Top Rio de Janeiro Food & Drink Classes

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Rio through its flavors during this half-day cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Then, get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic Brazilian recipes while sipping on a caipirinha. This experience goes beyond the restaurant scene for a true taste of Rio.

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.

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.

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.

Get an in-depth local experience with this walking tour of one of Rio's favelas, Rocinha. Follow your resident guide to get an insider's perspective on daily life and learn about the challenges these communities face.

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.

See two iconic Rio de Janeiro landmarks from the water—Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf—on a sailing tour. Sail in Guanabara Bay or the open sea while you relax with a welcome drink and snacks. Enjoy stunning views and discover the magic of sailing from the captain who illuminates Rio’s history. This 3-hour boat tour has a maximum capacity of 20, so there'll be plenty of room onboard.

The Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and live music scene. With this evening pub crawl, discover the neighborhood at its most atmospheric as you visit popular local pubs and bars, sip a free shot of cachaça, and listen to live samba or forró music. Accompanied by your guide and group of party-seeking travelers, enjoy a fun night out with VIP admission and special offers on drinks.

Ride through Tijuca National Park's rainforest in an open-top Jeep during this half-day trip from Rio. During guided eco-tour, hike through the forest to spot sloths, butterflies, monkeys, and birds. Enjoy panoramic views from Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) and marvel at the fact that this section of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) is just 10 minutes outside the city limits. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

You haven’t experienced Rio until you’ve taken in a Brazilian sunset. Save time as an experienced guide and driver navigates you through the busy streets during this afternoon tour to popular attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Stairs. Wrap up a wonderful day of exploration atop Sugar Loaf Mountain as you watch the sun set over iconic Copacabana Beach.

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 ....

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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).

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.