The 5 Best Food Experiences in Rio de Janeiro

1.Eat, drink, and discover Rio like a local — with a local.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Join Rio local Murillo Pijnappel for a three-hour walking food tour through four character-filled bars in Copacabana. At each stop, expect finger foods, a drink, and stories about the neighborhood and Carioca culture. The small group is capped at eight and meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

“Had such a great time on this food tour! The guide was awesome super friendly and shared a lot of cool local stories. It felt really authentic, like we were getting a glimpse of the real city , not just the touristy spots. Great vibe, great group, and just a really fun experience overall. Would definitely recommend for solo travelers .”

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2.Barra da Tijuca Walk & Food Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $0

Walk Barra da Tijuca with an English-speaking guide, sampling Brazilian dishes and drinks along Olegário Maciel Avenue before taking a short ferry to Gigóia Island. Guide Eduardo has led groups through the food stops and local history. Expect a three-hour outing, a small cash ferry fee and a tip-based contribution to the guide.

“It eat so good and informative! Loved each detail and the history was begin amazing !”

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3.The Best Food Tour: Taste the Most Authentic Flavours of Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $75Best value

Follow a local guide through Rio’s Little Africa for more than 10 food and drink tastings, from Northern Brazilian tacacá to bar snacks, then finish near the samba circle at Pedra do Sal. Guides have included Louis, Jurema and Lia. Choose a 12:30 PM start to explore before the music, or a 4:00 PM start to continue into the samba evening.

“Louis was very informative and explained the history of the favelas really well. We were informed of lots of interesting facts and it was good to see another side of Rio. The views from Louis’s home were spectacular ! I would not hesitate to recommend this tour. It was a highlight of our trip to Rio.”

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4.Premium Carnival Seating with Food, Drinks, & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews

Spend Carnival night in a private box at Rio’s Sambadrome, with parade views, food, self-service beer, premium spirits, live shows, and hotel pickup and return. A local guide helps coordinate the evening; Camilla has led outings and been praised for her care. Choose an early return around 1:30 a.m. or stay until the parade ends near 5:00 a.m.

“Camilla was amazing and made the carnival experience extremely memorable.”

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5.City tour, food, night attractions and more!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Nico Santana leads a private, eight-hour Rio tour in a comfortable vehicle, with hotel pickup and guiding in Portuguese, English or Spanish. Expect viewpoints, central landmarks, a lunch break and time in Urca. Nico can adapt the route to your interests, but entry tickets are extra, and night samba is an optional add-on.

“Amazing tour! Nico customized it based on our interests. Highly recommend!”

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