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 cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Rio de Janeiro, and our guide and teacher, Ana, was lots of fun, full of energy, and very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful meal and plenty of caipirinhas that we helped prepare. Highly…”

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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

“Great experience overall, especially for foodies. Able to try a variety of Brazilian fruits, drinks, snacks, and cuts of meat. The ambiance is welcoming, in addition to the chef being incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the food and cooking techniques.”

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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 our time with Roberto who had alot of personality and lively stories. He was thorough in his explanations and made sure we practiced our pronunciation and didn't forget what we learned. It was a great introduction to Brazilian fast food and fruits and…”

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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

“Our tour with Camila was outstanding and we highly recommend! The tour has a great balance of food tastings, exploring different neighborhoods and learning about Rio and its culture. Camila is a fantastic tour guide - she has a wealth of knowledge that she shares…”

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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

“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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