Food Tour Experience in Rio de Janeiro - Private Tour

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the diverse culinary culture of Rio de Janeiro on a food tour that allows you to overcome the language barrier and sample local delicacies that you might otherwise have missed. You’ll receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 15 as you sample everything from cheese bread and cocinas (chicken and potato bites) to sugar cane juice and craft beer.

Feast on local delicacies you might otherwise miss on a food tour of rio de Janeiro
An ideal introduction to local food and culture for first-time visitors
Beat the heat as you explore in air-conditioned comfort
Let your guide do the ordering to overcome the language barrier

What's Included

Lunch

Food and Drinks were carefully selected to make this experience unique. The menu includes (Fruits, Juices, drinks, snacks and traditional meals) with options for vegetarians.
Alcoholic Beverages

2 Alcoholic beverages are included
Snacks
Soda/Pop
Coffee and/or Tea
Private Transportation A/C
Licensed Tour Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

Rio Alternative Tour - Private Tours (Pass By)

Santa Teresa (Pass By)

Cinelandia (Pass By)

Arcos da Lapa (Pass By)

Escadaria Selaron

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro (Pass By)

Casa Franca-Brasil (Pass By)

Maua Square (Pass By)

Museu do Amanha (Pass By)

Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR (Pass By)

Kobra "Etnias" Mural (Pass By)

Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria (Pass By)

Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura (Pass By)

Saara (Pass By)

Confeitaria Colombo (Pass By)

Correios Cultural Centre (Pass By)

Praca Quinze de Novembro (Pass By)

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (Pass By)

Cais do Valongo (Pass By)

Sao Francisco da Penitencia Church (Pass By)

Convent Of St. Anthony (Pass By)

Museu Nacional De Belas Artes (Pass By)

Biblioteca Nacional (Pass By)

Copacabana Fair (Pass By)

Ipanema Farmer's Market (Pass By)

Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please inform Food allergy and dietary restrictions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 11 reviews

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Fantastic Food Tour in Rio!

Nathan_P, Jul 2025

Fantastic experience. Multiple stops for food and drink that represented the diversity of Rio. Highly recommend!!!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much! 😍 We are so happy you enjoyed the gastronomic tour and all the flavors of Rio! It was a pleasure sharing this delicious adventure with you, hope to see you again soon for more food, drinks and fun! Best Regards, Rio Alternative Tour - Lully and Vicente

Eat. Learn. Have fun.

Courtney_M, Dec 2024

It’s an amazing food tour. Lots of different choices and Vicente was very knowledgeable. He answered all of our crazy questions about life in Rio de Janeiro. Definitely a must if visiting.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your message! 😍 We are so happy that you enjoyed the food tour in Rio! Vicente loved answering all your questions and sharing the flavors and life of the city. We hope to see you again soon for more food, drinks, and fun! Best Regards, Rio Alternative Tour - Lully and Vicente

They did not show up, and charged $215!!!

MaryBeth_W, Dec 2023

I sent numerous messages, tried the phone number, but no reply! I waited 35 minutes and no one showed up!!!!!!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear customer, we are very sorry for the cancellation, for reasons beyond our control, as the scheduled date was New Year's Eve and many establishments were closed. We clarify that you were reimbursed according to your reservation records, through Viator platform, where the purchase was made.

Great tour!

Darnell_B, Mar 2022

Our tour guide was awesome! He really gave my friends and I a cultural experience. He was able to give us the history behind many of Brazil hottest tour spots! The food was great and I would 100% recommend this tour!

Food and so much More!!!

maria_g, Dec 2020

Fantastic tour with two wonderful Guide/Driver - Vincent and Luli- who speak English, Spanish and Portuguese. We started with a farmer’s market where we saw and tried artisanal products including cheese, coconut treats and a delicious tapioca pizza. Next, we went to a fish market and had crab stew, cheese stuffed shrimp and local draft beer. Caipirinhas at a 100+ year old tavern with bolinho was a high point. We walked the streets of the Santa Teresa neighborhood and had the famous pao de queijo. We stopped for photos at various overlooks and saw Christ the Redeemer from various angles. A traditional Amazonia dish, açaí was next. Vincent heard we liked street art and took us to see the Kobra mural in the port area. Our final stop, we ate, drank and laughed perched on a wall with the locals looking out at the bay. Vincent also showed us the Selaron Steps. He worked with the artist and provided 100+ tiles for the project. My 18 year old and I were exhausted and full from our wonderful immersion into Rio’s local foods and neighborhoods. We recommend this tour and these guides. Covid protocols were followed Luli constantly sanitized our hands at the food stops, Sanitizer was provided in the car. Masks were worn except when eating.

Response from Host, Dec 2020

Thank you very much for such a wonderful review. You mentioned every place and every food. We are happy to hear the you enjoy. I hope to see you next Happy new year!!!!

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