15 Rio Food Tours to Book Next

1.Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 4 hours · from $33Our pick

In Lapa, a local guide leads you from a cachaça bar to the Arcos da Lapa, Selarón Steps, live samba and a nightclub. The $33 price includes at least four cachaça shots, one caipirinha and skip-the-line entry. Guides such as Andressa, Raffa and Marcos have led past tours, though your guide may differ.

“Andressa and Nay were amazing guides, the samba spots were amazing and a great introduction into Rios Nightlife. I really enjoyed myself and the people there were really friendly. I would definitely recommend this bar crawl if your in Rio de Janeiro!”

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2.Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · 6 hours · from $37

Ride a 4x4 jeep from central Paraty into Serra da Bocaina National Park for waterfalls, short forest walks, swimming, lunch, and a cachaça tasting. Guides such as Everton and Luis have brought local plants and wildlife to life for visitors. Expect a lively six-hour outing, not a strenuous hike, with cold water and busy stops possible.

“Excellent value for money. Great trip 2 waterfall locations, opportunity to swim and use natural slide. Distillery tour was interesting and able to try lots of flavours. Tour guides were amazing, knowledgeable and helpful (spoke English which was helpful for us). Where they took us for lunch was great, really nice food. Would definitely recommend the tour to anyone coming to Paraty.”

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3.Caipirinha Workshop and Samba Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 2 hours · from $12

At Pura Vida Hostel in Copacabana, learn what goes into Brazil’s caipirinha, make and drink two, then join a one-hour samba lesson with a professional instructor. Teachers have included Camilo, Nati, and Bruno. The two-hour Tuesday evening includes a shot of Gabriela cachaça, with optional nightlife afterward at your own expense.

“I've always wanted to know how to dance samba. The teacher is professional and knows a lot abt it, and besides, it's pretty nice, and she's always smiling. The Caipirinha Workshop was also so cool that I've done it twice! Also, Atlas (the WS intructor) is super helpful and has a great energy! I felt very welcomed at Pura Vida hostel and def wanna go back!”

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4.Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 1h 30m · from $19

Meet your local guide at Santa Rita’s Church for a 90-minute walk through Paraty’s historic centre. Hear about Indigenous peoples, colonization, Freemasonry and the town’s trade cycles, then finish with a tasting of Cachaça Gabriela, a sweet local blend of cachaça, honey, clove and cinnamon. Tours run in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

“Everything. Thiago is amazing tour guide. He knows about Paraty almost everything 😁 Casacha was also very nice! all included”

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5.Guided Market Fruit Tasting in Rio with 15+ Exotic Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Meet in Ipanema at 10:00 am for a 2.5-hour guided walk through a real farmers’ market. A local fruit expert introduces 15 to 20 Brazilian fruits, plus local juices, nuts, and native ingredients, with stories about açaí, jabuticaba, and cashew apples. Groups are capped at 15, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“I'm a hardcore foodie and, despite being Brazilian, I was very surprised by the amount of exotic fruits that I didn't know about! Our tasting guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and generous, so we got to taste all kinds of fruits as well as farmers market products. If you are a foodie and proud, book now!”

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6.Historical Tour with Cachaça Tasting – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $11Best value

Spend about two hours walking Paraty’s stone streets with an Embratur guide, hearing stories about colonial architecture, churches and local culture. The tour visits four churches, the Religious Arts Museum and Casa da Cultura, then includes a craft cachaça tasting. It starts at 5:30 pm and returns to the meeting point.

“Foi td muito bom, pois o guia conhecia muito bem todo centro histórico. Farei novos roteiros qdo eu voltar.”

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7.Rio Experience: Caipirinha Workshop (2 Caipis) + Funk Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 1h 30m · from $12

Start at Pura Vida Hostel’s deck bar in Copacabana with a caipirinha workshop and two drinks, then learn funk steps in a one-hour class taught in Portuguese, Spanish, or English. The evening is designed as a social warm-up before an optional trip to Lapa. Roberta has been praised for making newcomers feel welcome.

“Super fun event, especially as a solo traveler. The caipirinhas I learned to make were sweet, but a bit strong, the people in the hostel were super friendly, and the dance class was hella fun. It's not step by step instructions, but give it a try. You'll probably burn off one of the caipirinhas you made by the time the hour is done.”

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

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

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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10.Full-Day Jungle Jeep Waterfall and Cachaça Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $60

Set out from central Paraty by jeep for a six-hour mix of waterfalls, Gold Trail history, cachaça tastings, and forest stops near Serra da Bocaina National Park. English and Portuguese guides lead the outing. Louis and Marcel have guided past tours, but names may vary. Lunch at a waterfall-side restaurant is optional and costs extra.

“They looked after us with all due care and diligence. Luis especially was so kind and caring.”

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11.Paraty Historic District: Walking Tour with Cachaca Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

Spend two hours walking Paraty’s cobbled Historic Center with a guide in English or Portuguese. The route covers colonial landmarks, churches, cultural spaces, craft houses and art studios, with stories about local history and Masonic influence. A cachaça tasting is included, though it is worth confirming at the start. Groups are limited to 10.

“Very nice Walk through the City. Got Mainz informativ Details.”

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12.Samba Night in Pedra do Sal with 1 free caipirinha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Meet at Largo de São Francisco da Prainha for an evening walk through Rio’s Little Africa, including Cais do Valongo and Pedra do Sal. A guide explains the area’s Afro-Brazilian history before you spend time with live samba on Monday night. One caipirinha is included. Bruno is named as a guide, though you should confirm who leads your date.

“Bruno, el guía es un chico muy amable, habla perfecto español y fué muy atento al coordinar conmigo ya que compré una hora antes de que comience el tour. Disfruté mucho de Pedra du Sal... que es para mi la mejor fiesta local.”

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13.Wine Tasting of Brazilian Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

At Cave Nacional in Botafogo, a sommelier introduces Brazilian winemaking over a glass of local sparkling wine, then pours three selected wines with three bruschettas. The one-hour tasting draws on a cellar of more than 200 Brazilian labels. Sommelier Karina has been praised for making the subject lively, though your guide may vary.

“We were given a nice overview of the different regions and their wine making process, while we enjoyed a welcome drink (a glass of a local sparkling wine). After that we were able to walk into their cellar and have a look around all the good stuff. Finally, we were walked back to our tables where we could enjoy three glasses of different Brazilian wines. We would definitely recommend this activity to any wine lover looking for a taste of what Brazil has to offer”

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14.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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15.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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