Rio de Janeiro

15 Best Rio Food & Cooking Tours

Below are the food walks and cooking classes that taught me how cariocas actually eat. Expect feijoada, boteco snacks and strong caipirinhas; several classes start with a market run to buy ingredients together. Come hungry and skip lunch, portions in Rio do not do small.

1.9-Recipes Boozy Brazilian Cooking Class With Market Tour

Experience the vibrant and intoxicating flavors of Brazil with the 9-Recipes Boozy Brazilian Cooking Class with Market Tour, where you'll uncover the secret ingredient that takes these traditional dishes to the next level.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“A good intro to Brazilian cuisine. Chef Ana was informative, and very knowledgeable but it wasn’t really a cooking class. We had a group of 10 and the chefs did most of the cooking. It was a lovely experience and lunch was delicious but I…”

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3.Rio Gastronomy: Culture & History Through The Art Of Food – Walking Group Tour

Uncover the hidden flavors and rich stories behind Rio's culinary heritage on the Rio Gastronomy: Culture & History Through The Art Of Food – Walking Group Tour, leaving you craving for more.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was on time and the meeting spot was easy to find. We were able to see so much of Rio including Copacabana, taking the subway to Lapa, and Santa Teresa. It was a food tour combined with a walking tour! Camila was wonderful…”

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4.3-Hour Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio De Janeiro

Lose yourself in the art of Brazilian cuisine with a 3-hour cooking class in Rio de Janeiro, where flavors and culture collide in a culinary adventure.

★ 5.0

“I wish I could give more stars!!! What a great day!! The chef was hilarious! I am not the best cook but she made it easy!!! Great food, amazing conversation and just a whole lot of fun!!! A must if your coming to Rio!”

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5.On the Beach Seafood BBQ Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in a coastal culinary adventure like no other, where the sizzle of seafood BBQ meets a unique twist that will leave you craving for more.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing time cooking our seafood! Our Chef Hayza was amazing and I highly recommend learning from her. I would 100% do this again”

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7.Brazilian Food Experience. An All Inclusive Experience.

Get ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other with Brazilian Food Experience - an all-inclusive journey that will ignite your senses and leave you craving for more.

★ 5.0

“Bruno was the best he really knows Rio and gives you a great historical and cultural tour of the city. We liked him so much we booked an private all day tour with him. I would recommend him to anyone going to rio”

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9.Private Street Food Tour Adventure: With a Local Street Market!

Step into a world of culinary wonders in Rio de Janeiro with a 'Private Street Food Tour Adventure: With a Local Street Market' - where every bite tells a story.

“Wonderful tour with Daniel & driver Pedro- started at the local market and then visited great places for a wide range of local delicacies. Highly recommend this tour”

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10.Brazilian Cooking Class in Copacabana With Hotel Pickup

Pique your taste buds and embark on a flavorful journey through Copacabana with a Brazilian Cooking Class that promises a tantalizing culinary experience like no other.

★ 5.0

“This is such a special and unique experience! Chef Simone is so gracious and knowledgeable about her country’s food as well as others. We made Moqueca and it was delicious. I will be making this at home, often. Highly recommend this class!!!”

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11.Rio Santa Teresa and Lapa Food Samba Tour

Hurry into a journey through Rio's Santa Teresa and Lapa for a taste of local delights and vibrant samba culture - there's so much more to uncover!

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful way to get a taste of Rio’s nightlife and different kinds of samba! Damiana is a wonderful guide - so knowledgeable and energizing. She provides terrific history and background that helps us appreciate more deeply what we are seeing. We went…”

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12.Private Lapa Tour: Samba Circle & Botequim Food

Dive into the heart of Rio and immerse yourself in the rhythms of Samba Circle and the flavors of Botequim cuisine on this exclusive tour...

★ 5.0

“We had the most incredible and authentic samba experience at a local bar! The atmosphere was amazing as we immersed ourselves in the rhythms of samba music, dancing the night away. Our guide, Monique, now our Brazilian friend, went above and beyond to share her…”

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13.Rustic Seafood Feast on Rio Beach Tour

Prepare for a tantalizing culinary adventure on a secluded Rio beach as travelers uncover the secrets of a rustic seafood feast...

“I recommend this tour if you want to relax while you enjoy a fantastic day on a beatiful beach just outside Rio City. We were picked up by Rodrigo (driver) and Bruno (the guide). We stopped at the Leblon Mirante, where Bruno explained everything about…”

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14.Botequim Experience: Copacabana Local Street Bars Food Tour

Craving an authentic taste of Rio? Embark on a culinary journey through Copacabana's street bars, where local flavors await to mesmerize your senses.

★ 5.0

“Monique was great!! It was our first day in Rio and we’re so glad we got to have this experience right away. We were taken to 5 local botequims and every stop, the food and drink were sooooo good! Monique selected what she thought we’d…”

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