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

“Flavio was our guide and chef. We started the day at a boutique shop that offered local delicacies and liquors. We’ve learned quite a bit from the shop owners Flavio, then met us for a market tour, where he introduced us to a lot of…”

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2.Rio Bar Food Tour With a Local – All Included

Taste your way through Rio's hidden culinary gems with a local guide, where each bite reveals a story waiting to be savored...

“This is our second time going on this tour with Murillo. We would highly recommend! It’s an easy way to try so many new foods and drinks in a new city. It’s a small group so really a personal night out making new friends and…”

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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

“This tour turned out to be different from what was in its description but it was actually much better. Our guide Sergio was wonderful and very informative. We did an extensive tour of the central and waterfront area (I think we walked 4-5 miles over…”

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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

“My husband and I had the best time cooking with Simone! We learned so much from her about the history and culture of the Brazilian people. She has so much passion and energy and we loved learning to cook feijoada and the other dishes. Absolutely…”

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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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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...

“Amei as lindas paisagens que a mata atlântica trouxe para meu conhecimento. Além disso, o restaurante que foi indicado pela empresa foi sensacional. Ótima comida e bem servida. Indico este passeio maravilhoso e cheio de surpresas.”

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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

“Our first night in Rio was pure magic, and Monique was the spark that lit it. The Botequim Experience Walking Tour wasn’t just a food tour—it was a warm, flavorful welcome into the heart of Copacabana and the soul of Brazilian hospitality. Monique guided us…”

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15.Farmers Market and Local Street Food

Taste the vibrant flavors of farmers markets and local street food, where every bite tells a story waiting to be discovered.

★ 5.0

“An amazing experience to get to know the local food culture. Our guide knew all the right places and was very knowledgeable about the local markets .”

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