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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

“This was quite an enjoyable experience, but it wasn't really a cooking class. Although we helped to prep the food (cutting up vegetables, adding seasoning, etc.), we did very little actual cooking. I would also have liked a handout of the recipes, to be able…”

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2.Taste 33 amazing Brazilian foods: Meats, street, snacks and more

Discover 33 Brazilian foods in a guided Rio tour, sampling street snacks, meats, fruits, and drinks. Perfect for food lovers seeking authentic flavors.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely 5 stars! Chef Erica and her assistant, Victoria, were incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the food, fruits, and ingredients but also the history of Brazil, and made the experience unforgettable. By the end of the session, we were completely full, and our expectations were…”

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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 enjoyed the tasting that started at Cook in Rio. Carina explained the different kinds of food and at what occasions they are consumed. We were able to try many different foods. We were taken to a juicer to try a couple of different juice…”

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4.Inside Rios Botecos: A Food Lovers Tour

Discover Rio’s vibrant local flavors on this intimate 4-venue bar and food tour. Savor authentic dishes, drinks, and lively stories with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“Loved this tour. The creator of this tour is the guide and is genuinely passionate about the food scene in Rio. Great guy, great sense of humor, great perspective, just a great tour. The food was awesome two of the 4 restaurants we were taken…”

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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

“We thoroughly enjoyed this food tasting experience in Rio thanks to our guide Bernardo! He was so knowledgeable and friendly, plus he went out of his way to ensure that we were satisfied with this tour. We tried a variety of foods from across Brazil…”

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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

“This was an amazing experience. We participated in making a drink, an appetizer, cheese bread, an entree with two sides, a salad, and a dessert. Erica was spectacular and shared lots of culinary history with us. This was one of my favorite excursions in Rio.”

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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

“I wish I could give more stars!!! What a great day!! The chef was hilarious! I am not the best cook but she made it easy!!! Great food, amazing conversation and just a whole lot of fun!!! A must if your coming to Rio!”

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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

“Lia was a great guide and shared some excellent information about the history of Rio. We visited several places and enjoyed different food and drink. The visit to Pedro do Sal was really fun.”

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