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.

Discover Rio’s bustling nightlife on a pub crawl through the neighborhoods of Lapa and Ipanema. Stop at a variety of bars, clubs, and parties and enjoy free shots and caipirinhas throughout the evening. Enjoy a worry-free excursion with free transportation provided between stops as you explore with your guides. This is a fun and safe way to explore Rio at night and meet other travelers along the way.

Coming to our cooking classes is a unique opportunity to learn how to prepare (and eat) delicious, traditional food that also happens to be whole-food, plant-based, and to discover interesting aspects of the history and culture of Brazil. It is also a great opportunity to meet young world travelers and expats living in Brazil and see this country and its amazing rich culture through our eyes. For a start I prepared a short introduction to give you the background of the influences that shaped Brazilian cuisine. We then start by mixing the best Caipirinha you will probably drink in Brazil. Be warned! I will ruin you for the Caipirinhas at the beach or in the streets ;) After that we start preparing our food. Learn how to make Feijoada and Moqueca, Acarajé and Vatapá, Farofa and other Brazilian delicatessen. At the end we will enjoy our meal in our patio under the Mango tree.

If you have ever heard. '' Don't go to a Favela(slum) '' is dangerous. however you know this phrase is a preconception. Would you like to know a real favela? How about 2 favelas? Then come with me! Lets have fun! I do not offer pick up. But I will send you the address so you can come by Uber / taxi or by subway. Getting to our meeting point is simple and affordable. You will tour the neighborhood as your guide tells you the history of the community and how it has developed to this day. In the "sky window" at the top you will see amazing views and take photos. Walking the same paths that local people travel every day, you will experience the scenes and culture of this vibrant and friendly neighborhood. You will visit a neighborhood supermarket and other local businesses and see some of the social projects that benefit the community. You will need to bring money for a donation in some places we visit, such as rooftops, house and souvenirs and Moto-taxi.

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.

Enjoy a night out on the town in Rio de Janeiro with dinner and a show at Rio Scenarium. Meet your guide at your hotel and head to a classic Brazilian churrascaria and enjoy a non-stop buffet of succulent meats. After your delicious dinner, head to the Lapa district to the Rio Scenarium nightclub to listen to live music showcasing the best of Brazilian popular music.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get a glimpse into the local street art scene in Rio de Janeiro during this 4-hour arts and culture tour. Follow your local guide around the city, stopping to view popular works of art in unlikely places like a tunnel, a schoolyard and on the sides of buildings. Admire graffiti projects, murals and hit up a gallery/microbrewery in Leblon. Learn about the local arts scene and the cultural impact it has on the city through your guide's informative, engaging commentary. Snacks and transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Explore the waters around Angra dos Reis on a schooner during this full-day excursion from Rio de Janeiro. Sail on the turquoise blue waters through the islands that dot the Agra dos Reis, making several stops to swim and snorkel along the way during your cruise. Relax with the wind in your hair and tropical sun warming your skin, then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch onboard before returning to the pier. Round-trip transportation from Rio de Janeiro is included.

Combine the highlights of Rio de Janeiro on a single 12-hour tour, including a cruise on Guanabara Bay, visits to the Selaron Steps, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugar Loaf mountain at sunset. Barbecue lunch and pickup from hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana included.

An unmissable opportunity to get to know Rio de Janeiro at night on a tour with dinner in Copacabana and show of Brazilian popular music in Lapa.

If you love travelling and you love food, you will love this tour. Brazil is an enormous tropical country and its gastronomy is an explosion of flavors. This tour is a depth immersion in Brazilian culinary and it is also a lovely way of exploring the city of Rio de Janeiro. In the company of a licensed guide, you will visit farmers markets, traditional restaurants and bars only known by the locals. The tour guide will be very informative about art, history, culture and the architecture of the neighbourhoods. The menu includes traditional food such as: Tapioca crepes and cheese bread ( both gluten-free ), açai, café, cachaça, caipirinha, pastel, coxinha, brigadeiro, sweets and cakes, sugarcane juice, Brazilian nuts, fruits, juices and craft beer. You can also choose one typical meal. This menu varies a little depending on the places visited . We also have options for vegetarians. This tour is in small groups, (no more than 10 people). We will walk and use our own transportation

Petrópolis a city in Rio de Janeiro State also known such as Imperial City. It was the first planned city construction of Brazil and modern world in 19th century. The Imperator Dom Pedro II, in 1843 made the region as his summer staying, ten years later in 1853 the first brewery of Brazil was founded in Petrópolis, but in 1898 was renamed Bohemia.

Armação dos Búzios appeared to the world in 1964, after Brigitte Bardot chose until then this quiet and unknown village to spend her vacation. After the stay of this international star, Búzios has frequently become visited by tourists from all over the world, making it one of the most important destinations in the world. The Rio 40 Graus Turismo, one of the biggest sightseeing companies in the city, offers the one day package that has become a success for making life much easier for the visitor. The agency has partnerships with the best local boat service and having the most knowledge guides to show the city. You will have the opportunity by the boat trip to see the 12 most beautiful beaches and the famous Rua das Pedras in the downtown. Lunch will be served in the Buzin restaurant, which represents the best and most diverse cuisine in the city. In addition to the unique natural benefits and beauty, this package offers a taste experience as a complement.

Nowhere else in Rio nor Vidigal can you have an experience inside the home of someone who lives in of of Rio's most beautiful Favelas! Booking with US allows you to really see the city through the eyes of someone who isn't just trying to sell a tour but someone to simply show the love! Deep inside, you will feel like a true Carioca, experiencing the what it's like to be inside of a massive city of Shanty homes and massive concrete structures. With Experience Rio, you will feel as safe as ever, having a chance to mix with locals and even creating a positive impact in the community which most tours don't give such an opportunity.

Engage in a fascinating activity in the manufacture of specialty beers, knowing and identifying the types of beers and having a sensory experience in tasting and harmonizing with foods.

Explore the daily markets of Rio and Ipanema with a guide on this craft-focused tour. Let your guide show you where to get the best souvenirs at the best bargains; you'll be sure to return home with a suitcase full of treasures. Learn about the food, art, music, and crafts of northeastern Brazil through guided commentary.

Get to know Brazilian cuisine with a 6-hour food tour around Rio. Visit the neighborhoods of Lapa, Gloria, Flamengo, and Laranjeiras and sample a variety of foods ranging from fresh juices to tasty bar snacks and even a few Amazonian dishes. Pass by a few sites such as the Carioca Aqueduct and Selarón Steps as you learn about the history of Rio and its cuisine from your informative guide.

Founded in 1894, Confeitaria Colombo makes history in Rio de Janeiro. For over a century Confeitaria Colombo has been one of the most respected commercial houses in the country. Today is the cultural and artistic heritage of the city. You cannot tell the story of Confectionery Colombo without associating it with the urban history of Rio de Janeiro. The Colombo tradition overlooking the sea. Located in the middle of Copacabana Fort, Café do Forte faces one of the city's most beautiful postcards, Copacabana Beach. Here you will find the perfect setting to make your snack even more special. More perfect translation of quality and sophistication Colombo, Café do Forte is very proud to be part of the Marvelous City tourist itinerary.

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

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.