Rio de Janeiro

15 Best Rio Food & Cooking Tours

The eating itineraries Rio does well: market mornings, nine-dish cooking parties with caipirinhas in hand and feijoada explained by someone’s grandmother’s rules. The caipirinha lesson alone justifies the apron.

1.Rio’s Cookin’ Good: 9-Dish & Caipis Fiesta + Optional Market Tour

Join Rio’s Cookin’ Good for a 3.5-hour hands-on Brazilian cooking class in Ipanema, including recipes, caipirinhas, and optional market tour—great for food lovers.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The cooking class was fun, interactive, and learnt a bit about native Brazilian food. We had the best cooking instructor for the night. Roberto was funny and made the entire experience worth it. If you love cooking or just curious about food, best book the…”

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3.3-Hour Tasting Session in Rio with 33 Foods Brazilians Love

Discover Rio’s flavors on this 3-hour food tour featuring 33 beloved Brazilian dishes, drinks, and hidden culinary gems with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We had the pleasure of taking our class with Flavio. We started with the grocery store tour. Each item he showed us at the grocery store was used in class. It was a great way to decide what items would make great gifts for taking…”

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5.Rio Gastronomy: Culture & History Through The Art Of Food Walking Group Tour

Discover Rio's authentic flavors and vibrant neighborhoods on this small-group food tour, blending delicious tastings with cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic experience on the gastronomy walking tour with Camila! She was incredibly friendly, easygoing, and made us feel welcome right from the start. What really stood out was her flexibility—she adjusted the itinerary on the spot to accommodate something we hadn’t seen…”

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6.Food Tour Rio de Janeiro – The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes

Discover Rio’s authentic flavors on this 4-hour food tour, sampling classic Brazilian dishes, exploring lively neighborhoods, and ending with samba in Pedra do Sal.

★ 5.0

“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!!”

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7.Family Cooking Class in Rio Make 9 Brazilian Dishes Together

Join a family-friendly Brazilian cooking class in Rio, make 9 traditional dishes, and enjoy a lively, hands-on culinary experience in a local home.

★ 5.0

“Erica was a great host showing us how to cook traditional Brazilian foods. Was very delicious and the unlimited caipirinhas was a big plus. Erica was super nice friendly as well as her colleague who was there helping. When eating our meal she gave us…”

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8.Half-Day Rio Food Crawl with 15+ Traditional Brazilian Tastings

Discover Rio’s vibrant street food scene with a 5-hour guided crawl featuring 15+ authentic Brazilian tastings, local drinks, and cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide Carina was fantastic! She led us through the rain to a variety of places to try different foods and drinks. She gave us a lot of information about the different foods and how they are prepared.”

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9.3-Hour Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio de Janeiro

Join a 3-hour hands-on Brazilian cooking class in Rio de Janeiro with a local chef. Learn to make five dishes, enjoy drinks, and savor your creations.

★ 5.0

“Chef Simone was great! Our family’s experience with her was wonderful. Even my Brazilian daughter-in-law learned some new things. It was a really fun mix of demonstration, participation and great stories. The feijoada and sides we made were delicious! And so was the caipirinha. Yum!”

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11.3 Day Food Tour in Rio Cook and Taste Authentic Flavors

Experience Rio’s vibrant flavors on a 3-day food tour with cooking classes, market tastings, and local specialties—perfect for food lovers seeking authentic Brazilian cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Such a blast. I recommend going on the supermarket tour ahead of time and come hungry because you will be eating A LOT. Erica was so fun, so informative, and made sure we had a great time.”

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12.Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors

Discover Rio’s flavors on a 3.5-hour walking tour through Copacabana. Enjoy 7 tastings, iconic sights, and authentic local insights for just $89.

★ 5.0

“Totally enjoyed the walking food tour! I was the only person signed up that day, and really got a VIP tour experience! Guide Yuri was wonderful and knowledgeable about the local food and eateries. It was a great way to get to know a countrys…”

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13.Rio Carnival Parade from a Prime Box With Shuttle, Tour Guide, Food & Drink

Experience Rio Carnival in VIP style from a prime box with included food, drinks, guide assistance, and shuttle service—an unforgettable Rio adventure.

★ 5.0

“The experience was amazing! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. It was an event of my life. Lots of beatiful people and very taste food. Camila was incredible!”

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15.The Best Food Tour: Taste the Most Authentic Flavours of Rio

Discover Rio’s authentic flavors on a 4-hour food tour featuring traditional dishes, lively music, and vibrant neighborhoods for an immersive cultural experience.

★ 4.7

“We had a great experience with Jurema! She was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the tour really fun and easy to enjoy. She gave us loads of interesting information along the way and was always happy to help, not just during the tour but…”

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