Top Southeast Brazil Food Tours

The mix of cultures in São Paulo makes it one of Brazil’s top foodie destinations. Join a small group and explore the Liberdade neighborhood that is predominantly inhabited by Japanese immigrants. Learn about the 100-year history of the area from your guide and sample several snacks that range from sushi to juice, all with a Brazilian twist.

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.

Taste your way through Brazil’s ‘City of Wine’ on a private wineries tour to Sao Roque. This all-day excursion is ideal for epicurean travelers who want to get off the beaten path and discover Brazil’s rural culture. After a comfortable transfer from your Sao Paulo hotel, take an immersive sightseeing tour of Sao Roque. Then, explore four local wineries, and at each location, enjoy tastings paired with local culinary treats.

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.

Head to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro. Your skip-the-line ticket gives you priority access to both cable cars, and is valid for any departure time on the day you select.

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.

With your ticket at Morro da Urca, you visit and have access to the Praça dos Bondes - which displays the two previous generations of the Sugar Loaf Cable Car and the life-size bronze sculptures of those responsible for the creation and implementation of each one - Augusto Ferreira Ramos and Christopher Leite de Castro and; Cocuruto - a place that tells the story of the Sugar Loaf Cable Car, inaugurated over 100 years ago, with exhibitions of images, projections, machinery and objects that marked the trajectory of the 1st Brazilian cable car and the oldest in operation in the world. At some times of the year, the space hosts temporary exhibitions. The park has preferential access, lift platform, adapted toilets and ramps, making tourism accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.

As one of the New7Wonders of the World and Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attraction, the Christ the Redeemer statue attracts lengthy lines. Don’t waste time waiting, save time with this skip-the-line ticket that allows you to board the next available train to Christ the Redeemer, which reigns supreme over the city from Corcovado’s summit. Your return ticket is valid on any train so spend as much time as you like at the top, enjoying panoramic vistas of Rio and capturing photographs beneath the outstretched arms of Christ.   

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.

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.

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. 

Discover the best that Rio de Janeiro has to offer as you explore the city on a private sightseeing tour. Ride in a private vehicle and see the main highlights of the city including the towering Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the colorful Selaron Steps. Your guide also provides information on each location as well as the history of the city.

The bohemian Santa Teresa and the nightlife hub of Lapa are two of Rio de Janeiro’s most atmospheric neighborhoods. With this walking tour, explore some of the city’s most photo-worthy spots, including the Ruins Park, the vibrant Selarón Steps, and Cinelândia. Take in the views as you ride the local tram, stroll through the Passeio Público, and visit the legendary Confeitaria Colombo café.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leave the tourist crowds of Sao Paulo behind, and discover the diverse flavors of Brazilian wine on an excursion to Sao Roque. After a comfortable transfer from your accommodation, your group will visit four wineries. Immerse yourself in each establishment's distinct atmosphere and taste various wines. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to tour two on-site factories (not included). At the end of the excursion, enjoy free time to shop at the Catarina Fashion Outlet.

Get a true taste of Brazil during this 3-hour culinary tour with a local guide. Stroll through São Paulo's vibrant food markets, including a typical local market and the legendary Municipal Market of São Paulo. Learn about traditional Brazilian dishes and their secrets from your local guide as you stroll past stalls filled with the colorful, fragrant produce. Head to the market’s Gourmet Lounge for an opportunity to sample tasty dishes, including lanche de mortadela (bologna sandwich), and discover the ingredients used in the preparation of feijoada.

Bom Retiro literally means "good place to rest" and this might be a great place for it until 200 years ago! The success of coffee production and the construction of the São Paulo Railway Company in 1847 strongly changed this area. Also, southern European migration which firstly interested this area, would be replaced by eastern European migration, mostly due to the 2 World Wars. Later on, other kind of migration would contribute to deeply changing this area. Bolivians, Koreans, and Brazilians from the North East are now the predominant inhabitants of this area. Together we will have a Breakfast in Bom Retiro, experiencing Korean pastry, tasting delicacies from the Balkans and drinking Colombian Coffee.

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.

The rainforest is home to many secrets, including plenty of edible and medicinal plants. This wild food walk is a great way to learn more about these incredible plants while discovering more about the fascinating rainforest ecosystem. You’ll also have the chance to go for a refreshing swim in a secret freshwater swimming hole and enjoy a delicious light lunch made from foraged plants including fruits, flowers, mushrooms, and leaves.