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Food Tour Rio de Janeiro - The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Tallie_S ·
Jun 2026
Catarina was amazing! Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Taught us so much about the culture and history of Brazil, answered all of our questions and genuinely made our experience very worth it! Highly recommend! And the food we tried was delish
· Kenny_O ·
Jun 2026
It’s a food lover’s heaven , 4 different restaurants around the same area from appetizers to desserts we love it and were stuffed

Overview

    What's Included

    • Dinner
    • Snacks

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Angu do Gomes
        R. Sacadura Cabral, 75 - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-261, Brazil

        Restaurant Angu do Gomes - Rua Sacadura Cabral 75 - Saúde , Rio de Janeiro.

      End point

      • Bafo da Prainha
        Largo São Francisco da Prainha, 15 - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-270, Brazil

        Closing, we finish with a sweet and memorable ending, wrapping up the experience with lightness, warmth, and that lingering flavor that stays in your memory.

      Operating hours
      .1:45 pm

      Itinerary

      1

      Angu do Gomes

      40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      2

      Dois de Fevereiro

      35 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      3

      Casa Porto

      35 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      4

      Bafo da Prainha

      40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

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

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      Reviews

      4.9
      based on 112 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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      Great food tour in Saude!

      Ruthann_M, Jul 2026
      This is an interesting neighborhood that we wouldn’t have seen otherwise on our short trip to Rio. We appreciated Catarina’s great descriptions and conversation. It was an enjoyable afternoon.

      Great experience

      ionel_r, Jun 2026
      A very nice and relaxant food experience in the african root of Rio de Janeiro. Our guide, Bernardo, was very nice. His stories took us in many places in Brasil and, yes, I will visit next time Baxia and Salvador to go deeper in those stories. Thank you Bernardo.

      Response from Host, Jul 2026

      Thank you for the beautiful words! We are really happy that you enjoyed our Food Tour with Bernardo! He is amazing! We hope to see you again in one of our tours!

      Amazing informative tour

      Tallie_S, Jun 2026
      Catarina was amazing! Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Taught us so much about the culture and history of Brazil, answered all of our questions and genuinely made our experience very worth it! Highly recommend! And the food we tried was delish

      Response from Host, Jun 2026

      Thank you for the beautiful words! We are really happy that you enjoyed our Food Tour with Catarina! She is amazing! We hope to see you again in one of our tours!

      Catarina made the experience fun

      Kenny_O, Jun 2026
      It’s a food lover’s heaven , 4 different restaurants around the same area from appetizers to desserts we love it and were stuffed

      Response from Host, Jun 2026

      Thank you for the beautiful words! We are really happy that you enjoyed our Food Tour and Brazillian dishes! We hope to see you again in one of our tours!

      We had a great time with...

      Michael_S, May 2026
      We had a great time with Lucas on the food tour! Everything was delicious and it was great to get a variety of meals and learn about their origins. All of the restaurants were very close together, so a very accessible option.

      Response from Host, May 2026

      Thank you for the kind words! We are so happy that you enjoyed our Food Tour with Lucas! He is amazing! We hope to see you again in one of our tours!

      The tour with Catarina...

      Omowunmi_O, May 2026
      The tour with Catarina was incredible! She was so knowledgeable about both the food and the culture, and she was patient and engaging throughout the experience. I highly recommend this tour, just make sure you arrive with an empty stomach because you’ll be very well fed!

      Response from Host, May 2026

      Thank you for the kind words! We are so happy that you enjoyed our Food Tour with Catarina! She is amazing! We hope to see you again in one of our tours!

      We did the tour with...

      Roxanne_R, May 2026
      We did the tour with Lucas as our guide. He was more then knowledgeable. He took time to explain us the food we were having. We had a great time and would recommend this tour.

      Response from Host, May 2026

      Thank you for the kind words! Lucas is great! We are so happy that you enjoyed our Food Tour! We hope to see you again in one of our tours!

      Great experience with Lucas

      Jas_S, May 2026
      Great experience with Lucas, he was friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable about Brazils diverse culinary history, food offerred was varied, the fish seafood broth with rice was the highlight for me, highly recommended

      Response from Host, May 2026

      Thank you for the kind words! We are so happy that you enjoyed our Food Tour! Lucas is amazing! We hope to see you again in one of our tours!

      Enthusiasm is infectious

      JeanH_K, Apr 2026
      Our guide Lucas is knowledgeable, personable, and enthusiastic about sharing a few of the many gems to be found in Brazilian food in his home town of Rio de Janeiro. With a sampling of traditional Brazilian grilled meats, to classics like feijoada, bolinhos de bacalhau, and some pleasant surprises, we were taken across a broad range of eating. This is a recommended experience, but be warned that you will be quite full toward the end!

      Response from Host, Apr 2026

      Thank you for the words !! Lucas is great ! We are glad to know that you had fun with Lucas trying different Brazilian dishes on the Food Tour !

      Bernardo was great! It...

      Serene_C, Apr 2026
      Bernardo was great! It felt like getting food with a friend while learning about the history of Brazil. Great bites and even better company. Very personable and informative.

      Response from Host, Apr 2026

      Thank you so much for the kind words !! We are happy to know that you had a great time enjoying different Brazilian dishes on the Food Tour !!

      We tried delicious foods...

      Asaf_R, Mar 2026
      We tried delicious foods in 3 different locations. Our tour guide Cadu was awesome and very knowledgeable - we really enjoyed our time with him!

      Response from Host, Apr 2026

      Thank you so much for the review ! We hope to see you again in one of our tours !

      Fun and Culturally-Rooted Tour

      Destina_M, Mar 2026
      Lia was an amazing guide. She went above and beyond and made the experience as enjoyable as it was. We heard about the cultural footings of the foods and neighbourhoods, so it was two tours in one really. She even guided us through the Samba nearby and gave everyone tips for their following days

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Thank you so much for the kind words ! Lia is an amazing guide and human being ! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed the Food Tour experience trying different Brazilian dishes and having fun !!

      Rip off

      stuart_s, Mar 2026
      Very poor value for the money. The first stop was at a indigenous restaurant and the food was basically inedible. Not just me, everyone else thought the same. Guide was fantastic, definitely 2 thumbs up. Then one other stop which we were given a couple of items that were so so. That was it!! No drink , no nothing! Sorry we were given a piece of fried cheese in jam. Basically 2 stops. Complete rip-off, find another company.

      Response from Host, Apr 2026

      Thank you for your feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the food and overall perceived value. We’re glad you enjoyed the guide — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words, as our team takes great pride in delivering engaging and informative experiences. Regarding the itinerary, we would like to clarify that the tour is designed as a curated tasting experience, focused on offering authentic local flavors rather than a full meal service. The stops and tastings included are described in advance, but we understand that expectations around quantity and variety can differ from guest to guest. We take your comments about the food quality very seriously and are already sharing this feedback with our partner venues to ensure consistency and improvement where needed. Your perspective is important to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it. We remain committed to providing high-quality and authentic experiences, and your feedback helps us continue to improve. Kind regards, Free Walker Tours.

      Authentic Rio

      Domingo_P, Mar 2026
      Down to earth experience with a lovely guide- shoutout to Jovi. It was informative but also full of laughs and stories.

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Thank you so much for the words !! Jovi is the best !! We are glad to know that you had a great experience on our Food Tour !!

      Go Eat

      Kriston_S, Mar 2026
      It was great to have a guide like Lucas to take me around with the other group members to age great drinks, food, and dessert. I highly recommend this tour and to ask for Lucas as a guide 🤞🏿🙏🏿

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Thank you for the review !! We are happy to know that you had a great time enjoying Brazilian dishes and having fun with Lucas on the Food Tour !!

      A Real Brazilian sets of Treats!

      Shelley_J, Mar 2026
      Jovi was an absolute delight! He was informed, and tried very proudly to educate us on his ancenstry through food. The restaurants were all chosen with care to illustrate different aspects of Brazilian food, The group we were with (there were three couples and us) were very engaging and altogether lovely. Thank you, Jovi, for your excellent introduction to Tacaça and beyond?!

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Thank you so much for the kind words ! Jovi is the best ! We hope to see you again in one of our tours !

      A great afternoon/ early evening in Rio

      andrew_s, Mar 2026
      We went to places and tried different food we would never have tried if we toured Rio on our own. Would well recommend this tour . Javi , the tour guide was great as well . Don’t eat too much at the first location, pace yourself . 👍

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Thank you so much for the kind words !! It's so good to know that you had a amazing experience on the Food Tour trying different Brazilian dishes and having fun with Jovi !

      A taste of Brasil

      Amanda_H, Feb 2026
      What a great food tour. This tour focused on the authentic meals from Brazil, not just Rio De Janeiro. Lucas, our guide ensured we had a very informative and friendly evening as we ate our way through parts of Brazil. Lucas’s command of the english language was exceptional which added to the overall enjoyment of the evening. I highly recommend this food tour.

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Thank you for the words !! Lucas is the best ! We hope to see you again in one of our tours !

      Authentic Amazonian food

      Sue_D, Feb 2026
      Very different foods, Fernanda was a brilliant guide very knowledgeable about today & the past history of Brazil. - a real experience

      Response from Host, Feb 2026

      Thank you so much for the review !! Fernanda is the best ! We hope to see you again in one of our tours !

      Fantastic tour. Not to be missed by anyone who wants to experience the great food of Brazil. Amazing!

      Debbie_M, Jan 2026
      Bernardo was an amazing guide! He has so much enthusiasm and knowledge of his food and culture. Everything was so well organized and so much fun! Recommend this highly to anyone with an interested in food.

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you so much for the kind words !! We are really glad to know that you had a great time enjoying and trying different Brazilian dishes at the Food Tour !!

      Great tour, delicious food

      Bobbi_A, Dec 2025
      Bernardo was fantastic. We were a larger group, but he managed us all very well!!! Loved trying foods none of us had had previously.

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you for the words !! It was great to have your presence at the Food Tour !!

      Highly recommend!

      Keila_N, Dec 2025
      Had such a great food tour with Bernardo. This food tour met my expectations. We got to learn about the history of the country and how this history influenced the cuisine. I enjoyed trying food from a region of the country I probably wouldn't ever try at our first food stop (Tacaca do Norte Gourmet). Bernardo was a great food tour guide!

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you so much for the kind words !! We are so glad to know that you had a good time trying different Brazilian dishes at the Food Tour !!

      This was such an amazing...

      Mheresa_M, Dec 2025
      This was such an amazing experience. Lia was our guide, and she was so informative and kind. We got to explore different areas and learn about the diverse cultures that make this country amazing, all while trying foods that they helped create.

      We had a wonderful...

      Serafeim_T, Nov 2025
      We had a wonderful experience with Lia, who showed us around the city, told us all about the different foods and drinks and their meanings, explained so much about the Carioca culture and finished the tour in a vibrant samba gathering. It was the perfect introduction to Rio de Janeiro, and we totally recommend it!

      Response from Host, Nov 2025

      Thank you so much for the kind words !! We are so happy to know that you had a great time with Lia trying different Brazilian dishes and discovering more about the Brazilian culture at the Food Tour !!

      Amazing Tour

      Kirstin_C, Nov 2025
      Fernanda was an amazing tour guide!! Provided such a fun experience and so much history about Brazil and the food we were eating. Highly recommend this tour and with Fernanda!!

      Response from Host, Nov 2025

      Thank you so much for the kind review !! Fernanda is really the best ! We glad to know you had a good time trying Brazilian dishes at the Food Tour !!

      Excellent food tour

      Jason_F, Nov 2025
      Excellent tour with Bernardo. Great selection of food across a selection of restaurants. Great hosting. Would recommend.

      Response from Host, Nov 2025

      Thank you for the words !! We are glad to know that you enjoyed the Food Tour experience !!

      Great Food, Great Drinks, Great Vibes — Thanks, Lia!

      Ashley_J, Nov 2025
      Our food tour in Rio with Lia was amazing! She was so personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring throughout the entire experience. Every food tasting was delicious, and we loved that the tour included alcoholic beverages as well. Lia made us feel comfortable and gave great cultural insights along the way. If you can, go on a Monday — the samba party afterward is the perfect way to end the night! Highly recommend this tour and especially Lia as a guide.

      Response from Host, Nov 2025

      Thank you so much for you feedback ! Lia is the best ! We are happy to know that you had a great experience trying different Brazilian dishes at the Food Tour !!

      Delicious, fun and informative!

      Cindy_R, Nov 2025
      This is an amazing way to experience a number of foods unique to different regions of Brazil. Bernardo was an outstanding tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, engaging and well prepared. The food and drinks were delicious. This was such a fun and enjoyable evening. Would highly recommend!!

      Response from Host, Nov 2025

      Thank you so much for the kind words, It was a pleasure to have you here !! Our Food Tour team is always working hard to offer a great experience, We are glad to know that you enjoyed your tour and we hope to see you again in one of our tours !!

      A great afternoon and early evening

      STEPHEN_G, Oct 2025
      An exceptionally friendly tour with Lia, a knowledgeable and entertaining host. We tried several dishes at fascinating places to eat and ended up in Little Africa listening to samba music. One of the best tours I’ve ever been on, packed with cultural info told in an engaging way. Highly recommended.

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      Thank you so much for the kind words !! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed and had a great experience at the Food Tour. We hope to see you again in one of our tours !!

      unique food experience

      Cristine_C, Sep 2025
      Igor was a great host. Explained the ingredients and the origin of all the dishes. Good group size and food was delicious. Would recommend.

      Response from Host, Sep 2025

      We are so glad to know that you liked and enjoyed the Food Tour, Igor is really the best ! We hope to see you in one of our tours again !!

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