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

“This class was Fair overall. It was different from other cooking classes we’ve taken in our travels. It would be much improved if the organizers rented out an actual cooking school or restaurant kitchen for this tour, where all participants could see the instructor and…”

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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

“Erica was awesome!!!! She was very informative, sweet, kind and entertaining. You will most definitely get yo money's worth. We tried alot of different Brazilian foods, fruits and drinks. She was great! I really enjoyed this food experience!”

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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

“Family of 7 (ages 9-72). Roberto was extremely nice and welcoming to our family. We enjoyed the foods, drinks and lots of laughter. All of our children are picky eaters and we were able to get them to try most of everything offered.”

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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 had a great evening with Jurema and got to experience Brazilian food and drink that we probably wouldn’t have otherwise tried. We went to local restaurants in various neighborhoods which we wouldn’t have found on our own. Would highly recommend this tour !”

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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 can’t say enough how I thoroughly enjoyed not only the cooking class but Chef Simone! She has some many amazing stories to align with the history and culture of Brazil 🇧🇷 the food and drinks were amazing and I’ll definitely be recreating at home.…”

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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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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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14.Rio de Janeiro: Barra da Tijuca Walk & Food Tour with Drinks

Discover the vibrant flavors and scenic beauty of Barra da Tijuca in Rio with this 3-hour walking and food tour, including a boat ride to Gigóia Island.

★ 4.2

“This was an absolutely fantastic tour and Eduardo, our tour guide, went above and beyond. There were five of us in total and we stopped at two restaurants and a bakery for dessert. The food was fantastic with many small dishes of local cuisine. There…”

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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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