Rio eats casually and outdoors. 20 bookable food tours below — plus the neighbourhoods and dishes the city is built around.
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The guide
Rio eats casually and outdoors. The formats are the botequim, a corner bar serving cold beer and small fried plates, and the churrascaria, where waiters bring skewers of meat until you stop them. The city's defining dish is feijoada, a black bean and pork stew that takes a whole afternoon and traditionally lands on Saturday. Beach kiosks sell grilled cheese and coconut water along the sand. Portuguese, African, and Indigenous cooking all sit underneath, and the African contribution is clearest in the palm oil and seafood dishes that travelled down from Bahia.
Where to focus
Four neighbourhoods to anchor a few days of eating
Ipanema & Leblon
The wealthier beach neighbourhoods. Good restaurants, juice bars on every corner, and prices at the top of the local range.
Santa Teresa
On the hill above the centre, reached by tram. Old houses, small restaurants with views, and a slower pace than the beach.
Lapa
Below Santa Teresa, the nightlife quarter under the arches. Botequins, street food, and samba that runs until morning at the weekend.
Centro
The business district, dead at night but excellent at lunch. Century-old botequins and the confeitarias that served the old port city.
What to eat
The dishes the city is known for
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Feijoada
· Black beans slow-cooked with salted and smoked pork, served with rice, farofa, collards, and orange. Saturday food, and it occupies the whole day. - 02
Pão de queijo
· Cassava flour and cheese rolls, chewy and hot. Breakfast, sold from every bakery counter. - 03
Coxinha
· Shredded chicken in dough shaped like a drumstick, breaded and fried. The standard botequim snack with a cold beer. - 04
Churrasco
· Meat grilled on long skewers and carved at the table until you turn the card over. Picanha is the cut to wait for. - 05
Açaí
· Amazonian berry pulp served frozen and thick, with granola and banana. A local staple long before it was exported as a health food. - 06
Caipirinha
· Cachaça, lime, and sugar over ice. Made properly with fresh lime muddled to order, and stronger than it tastes.
Practical notes
Meal timing, tipping, payment
Lunch 12:00 to 15:00, often as a per-kilo buffet where you pay by plate weight. Dinner from 20:00. Feijoada is served on Saturdays and sometimes Wednesdays and is heavy enough to replace both meals. Tipping is 10 percent and usually printed on the bill. Carry small cash on the beach. Take normal precautions with valuables at night and use a ride app rather than walking between neighbourhoods.
All 20 food tours
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Best of Rio in One Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Local Lunch
Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in just one day with a complete, well-organized itinerary designed to provide comfort from start to finish. Visit iconic landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain wi
8h - 02
Copacabana Bar Food Tour in Rio with Drinks
This tour has one guide: me. I’m Murillo, born in Rio, and I’ve led every one of these tours since 2018. If only one person books, we still go. Solo travelers make up a big part of my groups, and nobody gets a last-minut
3h from $94 - 03
Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors
Discover the vibrant flavors of Rio de Janeiro with Secret Food Tours! Your local expert guides will take you through the heart of Copacabana, where golden sands meet a lively bohemian spirit, and every corner tells a st
3.5h - 04
Family Cooking Class in Rio Make 9 Brazilian Dishes Together
Step into your welcoming kitchen in Ipanema and let the culinary adventure begin, made specially for families who love to learn, laugh, and cook together. Whether it’s your child’s first time chopping vegetables or your
3.5h - 05
Cooking Class in Rio with 9 Recipes & Unlimited Caipirinhas
Wander into our Ipanema hideout and let the culinary capers begin. Whether you're a kitchen newbie or a seasoned foodie warrior, our class is the perfect mix of fun, learning, and outright delicious mayhem. You'll be
3.5h from $95 - 06
Brunch & Sunset Cruise with Capirinha in Rio
The tour begins at Pier A of Marina da Glória, from where we start to explore the main points of Guanabara Bay from a single angle. Brunch Tour (10:00 to 13:00) Perfect for those who prefer a light and sunny climate. Du
3h - 07
Guided Market Fruit Tasting in Rio with 15+ Exotic Flavors
Taste 15 exotic fruits, explore a local market with a native guide by your side, and discover stories and fun facts about each of the fruits and the local culture. This experience turns a simple walk into a journey ac
2.5h - 08
Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included
Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro in a full-day tour that combines convenience, comfort, and expert guidance. This experience includes lunch, admission tickets, and transportation for a seamless exploration of the Marv
8h from $75 - 09
Rio Gastronomy: Culture & History Through The Art Of Food – Walking Group Tour
Join a delicious guided food tour of Rio visiting Copacabana, Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods. Begin in Copacabana with a tasting of açaí and soursop juice. Try a steak, cheese, and pineapple sandwich nearby. At Ade
6h from $199 - 10
Brazilian BBQ Class in Rio (3.5h): 10 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
Most churrasco tours just feed you. Here, you become part of the party. Guided by two lively hosts, everyone takes a role: flipping picanha, toasting cassava farofa, stirring the vinaigrette, or mixing tropical cockta
3.5h - 11
Home Food Tasting in Rio with 33 Local Bites + Supermarket Tour
Step into Rio’s food scene with a guided tasting tour featuring 33 Brazilian delicacies. Start with a caipirinha, then sample savory street foods, meats, fruits, and sweets like brigadeiros. A bilingual food guide shares
3h from $65 - 12
A Day in Rio Tour - City Tour with Tickets and Lunch Included
This tour was planned thinking about the tourist who wants to know the main sights of Rio de Janeiro with comfort, safety and without worries. Because, after all, when we travel we want rest. That's why we offer transpo
8h - 13
Roxy Dinner Show - Dinner & Show
Elected by TIME among the World’s Greatest Places 2025 and Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026, the Roxy Dinner Show is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most striking experiences. In the heart of Copacabana, Roxy brings together
3.5h - 14
African Heritage: Gastronomy and Musicality Experience
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 r
5h from $110 - 15
Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes
Discover Brazil through its flavors, history, and rhythm on this immersive food tour in Rio de Janeiro. Explore the authentic Little Africa district and Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of samba, where music fills the street
3h - 16
3 Day Food Tour in Rio Cook and Taste Authentic Flavors
Discover the vibrant flavors and stories that define Brazil in this 3-day culinary journey through Rio. Day 1 – Choose Your Beginning: Start your adventure your way. Join a hands-on cooking class in Ipanema (5 p.m.) an
72h from $195 - 17
3-Hour Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio de Janeiro
Learn 7 of Brazil's favorite recipes in a 3-hour cooking class. Located in the Copacabana region, the cooking studio offers visitors an insight into the techniques, ingredients and flavors of Brazilian cuisine in the com
3h from $169 - 18
Half-Day Rio Food Crawl with 15+ Traditional Brazilian Tastings
This isn’t a restaurant tour, it’s a journey through Rio’s real neighborhoods, where every corner tells a story and every bite carries a piece of Brazil’s soul. Led by passionate locals, you’ll walk from the beaches of
4h from $70 - 19
Brazilian Drinks & Appetizers Hands-On Class in Rio
This experience blends Brazil’s love for food, drinks and music in one unforgettable night. You won’t just learn recipes, you’ll take part in the same joyful rituals that make every Brazilian gathering feel like a celeb
2.5h from $75 - 20
Brazilian Cocktail Class in Ipanema: 6 Drinks & Sunset Cheers
During this class, you'll learn how to make six traditional Brazilian cocktails, followed by a unique opportunity to savor your creations while watching a breathtaking sunset on the iconic Ipanema Beach. The drinks you’
2.5h from $75
Frequently asked
- How much do food tours in Rio de Janeiro cost?
- Roughly $65–$199 per person, with the median around $94.
- When should I book?
- One to two weeks ahead in peak season; same-day is sometimes possible off-peak but limits choice.