Top Rio de Janeiro Food & Drink

Immerse yourself in the culinary scene of Rio on this interactive evening at a small cooking studio. Learn about the flavors, ingredients and cooking techniques specific to Brazilian food from your instructor. Cook a meal, either Bahian seafood Moqueca or a black bean Feijoada, using what you learned and then enjoy the fruits of your labor. The class is limited to 7 participants to ensure an intimate experience and personalized attention.

Enjoy a traditional churrascaria in Rio de Janeiro, including round-trip transportation from your hotel. Be seated at your table and get ready for the impressive parade of all-you-can-eat meat borne on sizzling skewers by skilled waiters. This traditional Brazilian style of service keeps the food coming until you say stop by turning your table card to red. Sample all types and cuts of meat and side dishes that often include salads, collard greens, fried potatoes and black beans and rice. Be sure to bring your appetite.

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.

Discover Brazil's traditional cuisine and plant-based specialties with this hands-on vegan cooking class. Learn how to make classic dishes such as Feijoada, Moqueca, or Farofa; try out new flavors and cooking techniques; and gain insight into Brazilian food and culture. Sit down to enjoy your homecooked meal with your hosts, accompanied by Brazilian wine and caipirinhas.

Discover the birthplace of samba with an immersive dance show and workshop in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Head to the Leblon neighborhood and learn the basic steps of samba from your instructor. Then, enjoy a vibrant performance of Brazilian culture as you watch professional dancers perform steps from various parts of the country.

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. 

Tick off several of Rio de Janeiro’s top sights—including the Selaron Steps, Christ the Redeemer Statue, and Tijuca National Park—in just a few hours on a tour that offers a stress-free introduction for travelers short on time. In order to avoid the hassle of public transport, you’ll travel around Brazil’s cultural capital in an air-conditioned vehicle and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide.

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.

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.

See two iconic Rio de Janeiro landmarks from the water—Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf—while sailing aboard a 40-foot (12-meter) yacht. 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 max capacity of 10 for a small-group experience.

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.

Fly over Rio de Janeiro on this hang gliding or paragliding tour. You do not need experience. Receive a short training session before heading off the Pedra Bonita ramp, located within the Tijuca National Park. Enjoy a unique perspective of the city before landing on São Conrado beach. Flight duration depends on weather conditions.

Beat the crowds and visit Christ the Redeemer, on the peak of Corcovado Mountain, in the morning with a local guide. Then hop on the cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Bring your camera to capture the panoramic views from the city's high point as the morning light bathes the city. Opt to add a Brazilian barbecue buffet and/or a city tour of Rio's main key landmarks.

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.

Walking through the streets of downtown Rio de Janeiro is to discover in every corner a bar full of stories, curiosities and of course, cold beer and wonderful snacks. Get to know a little more of these bars transformed into carioca cultural heritage. Join this tour where you get 5 free beers to drink in the best bars of the city and get to know a little of the city as a piece of the historic center, the lapa and the famous Selarón staircases.

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

Explore Rio de Janeiro on this all-day customizable private tour with a guide. Whether you want to see the city’s popular attractions or places off the beaten path, your guide will be able to recommend the best spots, as well as ways to beat the crowds. The itinerary is based on your interests and is completely flexible. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Rio accommodations or from the cruise port or airport.

Explore the charming, cosmopolitan town of Búzios on this full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro. During this 13-hour outing, stroll through the center of Búzios on a guided tour to get oriented, then spend free time discovering the former fishing village's charms on your own. Opt to take a 2-hour cruise offshore which stops at several idyllic spots for swimming and relaxing. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is provided.

Visit the islands of Angra do Reis aboard a boat on this excursion from Rio de Janeiro. Relax as the boat sails through the deep blue waters and you watch the vibrant green of the Atlantic forest pass by on the shoreline. Get a chance to interact with some local dolphins and participate in water sports (own expense). Disembark on some of the small islands to explore the beaches, shop the open-air markets for local handicrafts and sidle up to one of the beach bars for a drink. Lunch on board the boat and round-trip transportation from Rio hotels are included.

Our tour of Petropolis Bohemia is for those who enjoy a good beer. After visiting the main sights of the city of Petrópolis, we will go to the circuit of the Bohemia brewery that counts on the tasting of the 3 main beers of the brand. The city of Petropolis, also known as the "Imperial City" for having been the refuge of the imperial family during the summer, houses a beautiful architectural complex with buildings such as Petrópolis Cathedral, one of the only neo-Gothic churches in Brazil. Imperial Museum, where it was the residence of the imperial family and that counts on a great collection of pieces of the time and the Palace Quitandinha, that was the biggest hotel casino of Latin America, in the decade of 40. Who enters the Bohemia Brewery, immediately falls in love with the beer universe. The visit offers the most complete brewing experience in Latin America.

Get a taste of local life on a full-day trip to the blissful beaches and charming monuments of Buzios from Rio de Janeiro. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to Buzios, a coastal city famed for its traditional culture and pristine shores, while listening to enriching commentary from your expert guide. On arrival, absorb the quaint charm of Buzios’ cobbled streets on a relaxed wander and then take a boat tour to the tranquil islands surrounding the city, stopping intermittently to plunge into the crystal clear water of the Atlantic Ocean.

Join a delicious guided food tour in Rio de Janeiro's lively Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods where you visit unique local restaurants and specialty shops and sample different foods and beverages. Enjoy foods that contain some of the most important elements found in traditional Brazilian cuisine like açai, pão de queijo, coxinha, brigadeiro, tapioca, and pastel, more.  Hop on a charming tram ride going over the Lapa Arches aqueduct, and passing by Ruinas Park to marvel at panoramic views of the city as you make your way from downtown to Santa Teresa. Taste local beer, as well as delicious cachaça on your route, and learn about the culture and history of Rio and the family traditions behind each food locales you visit. Combine all that with the best touristic areas while the guide answer any questions you might have This is definitely not a tour to start on a full stomach! It can easily substitute for a meal. Come with an empty belly and an open mind.

I will introduce you to this incredible cultural festival, unique and little known by foreign tourists. Let's experience together various curiosities, history, cuisine, and all the folk traditions of this wonderful event. Festa Junina is characterized by several musical, festive and gastronomic traditions. It was brought to Brazil under the influence of the Portuguese in the 16th century. Initially, the party had a strictly religious connotation and was held in honor of saints such as Saint Anthony (honored on June 13th), Saint John (24th) and Saint Peter (29th). The evolution of the Festa Junina in Brazil made it associated with typical symbols of rural areas. The tour takes place in different neighborhoods of the city, varying according to the city's June festival calendar. I will send you the address and meeting point after booking and you will receive a voucher of R$50.00 so that you can enjoy the delicacies, drinks and games of the Festa Junina.

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro's nightlife at a waterfront dinner on one of the country's most famous beaches, Copacabana Beach and Leblon Beach. • Different kiosks for each day from Monday to Friday with dinner and live music. • Dinner with starter, main course, dessert and a drink. • Live music of different styles, with samba show, jazz show, Brazilian popular music, pop, rock and much more according to the chosen experience.