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

“Great fun, very informative, good food. We were a couple in a room with other groups of friends/family, everyone got involved and the atmosphere was fabulous.”

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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

“A great guide! Murillo took us around several bars in Copacabana and introduced us to a lot of local dishes. He explained a lot about how the bar scene in Rio is, and was an awesome host! He is a nice guy and I would…”

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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

“It was a great experience touring and tasting the cultural cuisine of Rio. I would recommend this experience to travelers new to the area.”

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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 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…”

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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 is enthusiastic, loves sharing the connection between Brazilian history and food and culture. Her kitchen is well suited to small groups. The moqueca recipe was delicious. Well worth an evening in Rio to experience Carioca hospitality.”

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10.3hr Brazilian Seafood BBQ Class with Unlimited Caipirinhas in Rio

Join a 3-hour seafood BBQ in Rio, grilling shrimp, octopus, seabass, sipping unlimited Caipirinhas, and learning local grilling secrets with a lively beach vibe.

★ 5.0

“Carina was our teacher and she was wonderful. We learned about different local foods, made caipi's the way it should be done! And learned about how to prepare octopus, which i was especially interested in. All in all it was a really wonderful time.”

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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

“Ericka was very informal, professional, and kind. The food and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend this tour if you find yourself in Rio”

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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

“I liked the restaurants and the unusual foods we tasted. I would add a trip to one of the food markets. Most food tours I have been on other food tours that do this. And I find it very interesting.”

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