Top Brazil Food & Drink Classes

Discover the flavors of Brazil through a guided tasting session designed to go beyond surface-level tourism. This small-group experience introduces you to 34 local foods and drinks, explained in context by a knowledgeable local host. Instead of just eating, you’ll understand how, when, and why locals enjoy these foods in their daily lives. - Learn more about Brazilian cuisine than by eating out alone. - Small group for a personal, social experience - Ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and culture seekers - All tastings and drinks included

Party and eat like a local at an authentic family-style Brazilian barbecue in Rio de Janeiro. Learn about local cuts of meats and make 2 quintessential Brazilian side dishes: campaign sauce and toasted farofa. The informal class structure allows for more socialization versus focusing strictly on cooking—and people who don’t like to cook can learn to make drinks instead! This hands-on experience lasts about 3.5 hours, fitting into your evening plans.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Rio de Janeiro during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to Brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Upgrade to include a market tour to discover Brazilian ingredients, spices, and souvenirs. Then, get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on an unlimited caipirinhas. Enjoy a true taste of Rio and explore local culture beyond the restaurant scene.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Brazil during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and traditional techniques of Brazilian comfort food as your instructor guides you step-by-step. Get your hands dirty preparing iconic recipes—from garlic rice to buttery farofa and picanha steak - while sipping on a refreshing caipirinha. Enjoy a true taste of Brazil beyond the restaurant scene as you cook, learn, laugh, and connect with locals. - Learn more about Brazilian cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized, hands-on experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who loves to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited caipirinhas or tropical mocktails while you cook

While typical cooking classes only teach you to cook one or two recipes, this culinary experience in Salvador da Bahia equips you with the tips and tricks for recreating nine traditional dishes at home. You’ll cook in a local home for a more authentic cultural experience and enjoy unlimited caipirinhas as you cook to enliven the class.

Eat your way through Rio de Janeiro and sample Brazil’s diverse array of cuisine on an all-inclusive food tour. Try everything from street food to local snacks, and of course, barbecued meats.The tour is paced thoughtfully so you can minimize food waste and try several dishes without filling up too early on.

This is one of the very few cooking experiences in Salvador designed specifically for your departure day. Most activities are located far from the airport and require long rides back into the city. This experience takes place just 10 minutes from Salvador Airport, allowing you to turn otherwise wasted time into a meaningful final experience - without stress or tight schedules. The timing, pace, and format were built around travelers who already checked out of their hotel and want something easy, rewarding, and memorable before flying out. Instead of rushing through a tour or sitting at the airport, you cook, eat, relax, and leave with recipes, skills, and photos — finishing your trip with intention, not waiting. This is not about doing more. It’s about using your last hours better.

Here, time runs differently. The visitor not only hears about the history of the cachaça — he lives it, between the aroma of the caypira yeast and the heat of direct fire. Engenho Boa Vista is not a scene: it is a living organism, where every detail carries centuries of tradition. The real spice lies in authenticity — a cachaça made as it always was, in a place where past and present continue to meet in the alambic.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Brazil during a small-group cooking class inside a real local home. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques that make Brazilian cuisine unique as your instructor guides you step by step. Get your hands dirty preparing several traditional recipes - from iconic dishes like moqueca and farofa to classic appetizers - all while sipping on unlimited caipirinhas or tropical mocktails. Enjoy a true taste of Brazil beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Brazilian cuisine than you ever could just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized and interactive experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who likes to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

Summit both Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains 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.

Pub Crawl in Lapa with Premium Cachaça and Live Samba Prepare to experience the Californian night as a real place — with safety, authenticity and plenty of energy. With more than 10 years of experience in tourism and night entertainment, we offer much more than just visiting bars: we guide you through an immersive cultural experience in the bohemian heart of Rio. The tour includes a visit to 2 traditional bars with live samba, guided tasting of 5 premium cachaças, a 500ml Brazilian caipirinha and stop at the iconic Escadaria Selarón for amazing photos. We finished the evening in a Carioca boat for you to dance like the locals. We work with controlled groups to ensure real integration, comfort and individual attention. Before the tour, we send you all the detailed instructions and offer full support during the experience. Ideal for solo travelers, couples and groups of friends who want to live Lapa with safety, organization and real fun.

The Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and live music scene. With this evening pub crawl, discover the neighborhood at its most atmospheric as you visit popular local pubs and bars, sip a free shot of cachaça, and listen to live samba or forró music. Accompanied by your guide and group of party-seeking travelers, enjoy a fun night out with VIP admission and special offers on drinks.

In this experience, you will: Master charcoal grilling from fire‑starting to temperature control. Handle premium cuts like picanha, costela (ribs), fraldinha (skirt steak) & linguiça. Savor authentic sides like pão de alho, vinagrete, farofa and fresh seasonal salad. Enjoy local drinks, including caipirinhas, Brazilian beers or Wines. Hear insider stories on São Paulo’s food scene and BBQ culture. Make new friends!

As one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attractions, Christ the Redeemer attracts lengthy lines. Save time and prevent hassle by prebooking skip-the-line tickets, which allow you to board the next available train to the summit of Corcovado, where the statue is located. Your return ticket is valid on any train, so spend as much time as you like at the top, enjoying panoramic vistas of Rio and capturing photographs of the landmark.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Brazil during a small-group cooking class. Learn about the flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques specific to brazilian cuisine from your instructor. Get your hands dirty as you learn to prepare several authentic recipes while sipping on a caipirinha. Enjoy a true taste of Brazil beyond the restaurant scene. - Learn more about Brazil cuisine than you would just eating out - Small group size allows for a more personalized experience - Ideal for foodies or anyone who likes to create in the kitchen - Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook

Head to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro. Your skip-the-line ticket gives you priority access to both cable cars, saving you time waiting at this popular attraction, and is valid for any departure time on the day you select. Admire the beautiful views of the city, the mountains, and the coastline from the lookout.

Step into Rio’s most colorful fruit market and uncover Brazil’s tropical biodiversity through flavor. Led by a passionate local guide, this experience turns a simple walk into a journey across Brazil’s regions, from the Amazon to the Atlantic coast, through fruits you’ve likely never seen before. Taste, touch, and learn about 15–20 exotic fruits as your guide opens each one for you to try — from pitanga and cashew apple to bold cupuaçu and jabuticaba. Between tastings, you’ll hear stories about how these fruits shaped Brazilian culture, cuisine, and folklore. You’ll also discover how locals use them in juices, desserts, and cocktails, while picking up fun tips to recognize and choose them like a true carioca. The experience ends with a stop at a nearby café for gourmet coffee, rum, or chocolate — the perfect finish to your morning of flavors, photos, and laughter. Small groups only. All tastings included. Five-Star Guarantee: if it’s not five-star, you don’t pay for four.

This experience is the perfect shortcut to understanding Brazil’s culinary soul. Every item has been carefully selected to show a different angle of the country’s complex food culture, rooted in Indigenous, African, Portuguese, and immigrant traditions. You'll leave satisfied, inspired, and equipped with real knowledge to keep tasting São Paulo with confidence. Highlights: Savor up to 34 distinct Brazilian flavors from Afro-Brazilian classics to modern street food. Enjoy a curated tasting experience led by a food-savvy local with insider knowledge. Discover the cultural stories behind each dish, drink, or ingredient. Get real travel tips and foodie hacks to enjoy the rest of your stay like a true paulistano.

Peel back the layers of Rio de Janeiro’s culture by diving fork-first into its street and bar food scene. This immersive cooking class is your backstage pass to the flavors that fuel the city, crunchy, juicy, spicy and always full of soul. Guided by a passionate local host, you’ll prepare iconic dishes like pastel de feira, bolinho de feijoada, and pão de queijo among other items then shake up your own caipirinha. Set in a warm, welcoming home or culinary studio, this isn’t just a class, it’s a celebration. Expect laughter, music, local stories, and unforgettable bites. Whether you're a solo explorer or traveling with friends, this experience connects you with Brazil’s tastiest traditions in the most joyful way.

If you're looking for a fun, hands-on culinary experience with an expert this class is the perfect fit for you! Guided by our local instructor, you’ll grill fresh shrimp, octopus, seabass, and mussels over open flames while learning the secrets behind Brazil’s coastal cuisine. Between bites, sip unlimited caipirinhas and enjoy sides like buttery cassava and bright vinaigrettes — dishes that every Carioca loves to share. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll leave with new skills, full plates, and even fuller hearts. We wrap up with a classic Brazilian dessert — Romeo & Juliet (guava and cheese) — the perfect sweet note to end your day. Most guests call this a “Top 3 Rio experience” for its mix of flavor, culture, and connection. And remember: our Five-Star Guarantee means that if it’s not five stars, you don’t pay for four. Don’t feel like cooking? Book as a youth instead of an adult for a lower price, and simply watch, eat, drink, and enjoy the class.

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’ll learn to prepare can easily be recreated on any occasion — when hosting friends at home or heading to a party. You’ll take this memory of Brazil with you forever. After spending about two fun hours in our studio mixing and shaking the six drinks, we’ll take a short walk to Ipanema Beach, just two blocks away, to enjoy the sunset with a drink in hand and sand beneath your feet. Most guests call this a “Top 3 Rio experience” — perfect for those who want to feel the city’s energy in a fun, friendly, and flavorful way. And if your experience isn’t five stars, we’ll give you your money back.

Led by a local food expert, you’ll experience the flavors and traditions that turn a Brazilian BBQ into a true social celebration. Unlike a touristy steakhouse, this guided dinner takes place in a classic churrascaria where locals actually gather, full of laughter, aroma, and rhythm. You’ll learn about the cuts, the wines, and the stories behind the grill, all while sharing the table with fellow travelers who arrive as strangers and leave as friends. It’s not just about what you eat, but what you take home: a deeper understanding of Brazil’s culture — and memories that will flavor your meals forever. We offer two dining options: Churrascaria Palace, a 5-star Brazilian steakhouse with a wide variety of beef, pork, chicken, seafood, sushi, and even fish typical of the Amazon. The other experience is at Churrascaria Carretão, a 4-star Brazilian steakhouse focused on beef, pork, and chicken. Both experiences include one bottle of wine per person.

Arrive in a lively Salvador neighborhood, where the aroma of grilled meats and tropical fruits sets the scene for your culinary adventure. Welcomed with a handcrafted caipirinha, you’ll instantly feel the warmth of Brazilian hospitality. Under the guidance of our bilingual food expert, discover not only what Brazilians eat, but why these dishes matter, each tasting connected to stories of family tables, festive gatherings, and regional traditions. Step by step, you’ll explore flavors that span from sizzling churrasco to zesty street snacks and gooey brigadeiros, curated in controlled portions so you taste widely without feeling overwhelmed. The journey ends in celebration: sharing laughs, clinking glasses, and exchanging stories with fellow travelers. More than a tour, it’s an invitation into Brazil’s soul, intimate, abundant, and unforgettable.