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Rio de Janeiro Food

Our pick: Rio de Janeiro: Food Tasting Tour with 33 Brazilian Dishes — US$ 65 (3h, 4.90★ · 245). Best value: Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Beach Stops — US$ 81 (3h 30m, 4.98★ · 117).

4.9 8 experiences from US$ 65 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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✓ 2026-09-28
OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Rio de Janeiro: Food Tasting Tour with 33 Brazilian DishesOur pickUS$ 65 p.p.
US$ 65
3h4.90★ · 245free—
Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Beach StopsBest valueUS$ 81 p.p.
US$ 81
3h 30m4.98★ · 117free—
Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Food Tour & Afro-Brazilian FlavorsUS$ 92 p.p.
US$ 92
3h4.88★ · 125free—
Rio de Janeiro: LGBTQIA+ Bar Food Tour & Local StoriesUS$ 94 p.p.
US$ 94
3h4.96★ · 215free—
Rio Cooking Class: 9 Dishes & Caipirinhas in IpanemaUS$ 95 p.p.
US$ 95
3h 30m4.92★ · 1,143free+US$ 35 on site
Rio de Janeiro: Family Cooking Class with 9 Brazilian DishesTop ratedUS$ 95 p.p.
US$ 95
3h 30m4.98★ · 103free—
Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian BBQ Class & Drinks in CopacabanaUS$ 110 p.p.
US$ 110
3h 30m4.91★ · 186free—
Rio de Janeiro Food Tour: Copacabana, Santa Teresa & Lapa Tasting WalkUS$ 199 p.p.
US$ 199
6h4.94★ · 170free—

Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 65–US$ 199 (median US$ 94). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 8.

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Rio Cooking Class: 9 Dishes & Caipirinhas in Ipanema
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Rio Cooking Class: 9 Dishes & Caipirinhas in Ipanema★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (1,143)3h 30mA 3.5-hour cooking class in Ipanema, Rio, where you make nine Brazilian dishes from scratch—cassava sticks, pão de queijo, picanha steak, seafood moqueca, farofa, brigadilho and sides—then drink unlimited caipirinhas you've learned to mix. The instructor tailors cooking tasks to your level, whether you're a novice or experienced; classes run small (up to 5) or larger (up to 10), and you choose after booking. Photos and a recipe ebook arrive the next day.Is it for me?Book the shared class if you want to cook alongside other people and keep the cost down; choose the private option if you'd rather set your own time and customize the menu for your group. The optional market tour adds a morning exploring where Cariocas buy their ingredients, and the liqueur tasting at the end lets you sample six traditional Amazonian spirits if you want to extend the night.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromUS$ 95View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Food Tasting Tour with 33 Brazilian Dishes
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Rio de Janeiro: Food Tasting Tour with 33 Brazilian Dishes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (245)3hYou’ll taste your way through Rio with 33 beloved Brazilian dishes—from crispy street snacks to tropical fruits and homemade sweets—guided by a local who shares family stories along the way. Expect laughter over caipirinhas, new flavors you can’t quite name, and an easy pace that feels more like hanging out than touring. You’ll leave full—in every sense.Free cancellationKids −30%fromUS$ 65View ›
Rio de Janeiro: LGBTQIA+ Bar Food Tour & Local Stories
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Rio de Janeiro: LGBTQIA+ Bar Food Tour & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (215)3hYou’ll feel like you belong from the first “entra aí” as you join locals for salty bolinhos de bacalhau and cold chopp in Copacabana’s real bars. With every laugh and story Murillo shares on this LGBTQIA+ friendly tour, you’ll taste more than food — you’ll catch a bit of Rio’s soul tucked behind every plate and glass.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 94View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian BBQ Class & Drinks in Copacabana
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Rio de Janeiro: Brazilian BBQ Class & Drinks in Copacabana★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (186)3h 30mYou’ll jump right into Rio’s barbecue scene with hands-on grilling in Copacabana, guided by lively locals who make sure everyone gets involved. Taste classic churrasco dishes like picanha steak and cupim, mix your own tropical cocktails, and swap stories over endless drinks. By the end you’ll have new friends, recipes to take home, and maybe a few smoky smells clinging to your shirt.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 110View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Food Tour & Afro-Brazilian Flavors
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Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa Food Tour & Afro-Brazilian Flavors★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (125)3hYou’ll taste Afro-Brazilian classics in Rio’s Little Africa, hear stories from locals as you wander lively streets, try moqueca and coxinha with your guide, and finish with sweet treats that linger in memory long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 92View ›
Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Beach Stops
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Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Beach Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (117)3h 30mYou walk Copacabana with a local guide, stopping at seven food spots for tastings that range from street classics to traditional dishes — coconut water, pernil sandwich, shrimp stew, sugarcane juice, and others. You'll see the Copacabana Palace, the birthplace of bossa nova, and end at the quieter Leme Beach. The guide handles the route and the stories; you just show up hungry and comfortable shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the way locals do in Copacabana without spending the morning figuring out which vendors are worth your time — the guide knows the spots and the stories, which is what turns a food walk into something you actually remember.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 81View ›
Rio de Janeiro: Family Cooking Class with 9 Brazilian Dishes
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Rio de Janeiro: Family Cooking Class with 9 Brazilian Dishes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (103)3h 30mYou’ll step into a real Rio kitchen where your family gets hands-on with nine classic Brazilian recipes—chopping, mixing, tasting alongside a welcoming local host. Kids can make mocktails while adults try unlimited caipirinhas, and everyone shares stories around the table. It’s relaxed, funny, sometimes messy—and you’ll leave with new skills plus recipes to bring Brazil home.Free cancellationKids −36%fromUS$ 95View ›
Rio de Janeiro Food Tour: Copacabana, Santa Teresa & Lapa Tasting Walk
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Rio de Janeiro Food Tour: Copacabana, Santa Teresa & Lapa Tasting Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (170)6hYou’ll taste your way through Rio de Janeiro—from fresh açaí in Copacabana to cod cakes at Adega Pérola, pastries at Confeitaria Colombo, and cheese bread in Santa Teresa. Alongside your local guide you’ll meet artists, see Sugarloaf Mountain from new angles, and catch unexpected moments between bites.Free cancellationfromUS$ 199View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Rio de Janeiro: Food Tasting Tour with 33 Brazilian Dishes is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.90 out of 5 across 245 reviews.

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