The 15 Food & Drink Experiences in Rio de Janeiro That Earn Their Price

Drinking Tours, Food & Drink, Lapa Tours, Nightlife, Pub Crawls, Samba Nights, Tour Reviews

Rio: Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

/ August 4, 2026

1.Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 4 hours · from $33Our pick

A 4-hour Lapa pub crawl with cachaça tasting, a free caipirinha, live samba, and a DJ nightclub finish, led by multilingual local guides.

“Everything was so well organised and our guides, Andressa and Marcos were just the most friendliest and nicest people ever. They made this night very very enjoyable for us. The best part was that they interacted with each and every person in the group instead of leaving everyone to be on their own. Had a wonderful night overall. Highly recommend this to anyone coming to Rio.”

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Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

/ August 4, 2026

2.Sunset Boat Tour with Beer, Water, Soda and Snacks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

Sail Rio at sunset on a small boat. Beer, snacks, and a swim break, plus quick stops for iconic views and free museum time.

“If you’re looking for a truly magical experience in Rio de Janeiro, a sunset sailing trip is an absolute must! From start to finish, this tour exceeded all expectations and provided one of the most breathtaking moments of our entire trip. As we set sail from Marina da Glória, the views of Rio’s iconic skyline were already stunning. But as the sun began to dip towards the horizon, the scenery transformed into something straight out of a dream. Watching the golden light reflect off Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the beautiful coastline was simply unforgettable. The crew was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and landmarks.…”

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3-Hour Experiences, Food & Drink, Tour Reviews

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

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Taste 33 Brazilian favorites in 3 hours in Ipanema, with caipirinha, juices, dessert, and a small-group guided stop at local spots.

“This experience was so amazing !! We had to make a last minute change due to a conflict and they were so accommodating!! Initially we the cooking class booked but I’m glad we did this tasting class instead . Great host ! Food was amazing and after we went to a bar and it was sooo much good conversation! I would definitely recommend! This is a must do !! You will not regret it . Pay attention to the numbers on the wall and it’s on the second floor. It was our first time in Brazil and had to ask for directions everyone was so nice !!”

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Food, Food & Drink, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

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

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $193

A 6-hour small-group food walk through Rio, from Copacabana juices to Santa Teresa art and a legendary Portuguese library.

“Excellent day trip... well organised from start to finish. did exactly what was promised, Train was good, food OK and driver pickup drop off very easy. Our guide Zohaib was excellent and knowledgeable given plenty of insights and getting us into all he right locations and in front of the queues. Overall perfect trip and well worth little bit extra for private tour and service....”

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City Tours, Drinking Tours, Food & Drink, Lunch Experiences, Petrópolis Imperial City Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Petropolis The Imperial City with Beer tour and Lunch

/ August 4, 2026

5.Petropolis The Imperial City with Beer tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $59.84

A full day trip from Rio to Petrópolis with Imperial sights, lunch, and Bohemia beer tastings, plus palace and cathedral photo stops.

“This trip was definitely so.much more than we expected. Petropolos is located in the mountains in a beautiful quaint picturesque town the view there is absolutely gorgeous you feel you can walk out side road touch the clouds. Our driver was very nice, funny and attentive the always making us laugh and taking pictures of us. As well as making us feel safe walking around town. We had an excellent time..”

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Food Tour Rio de Janeiro – The Best Typical Brazilian Dishes

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $92

A 4-hour Rio food tour through Flamengo and Saúde, tasting typical Brazilian dishes and drinks with top local guides for $92.

“Bernardo was fantastic. We were a larger group, but he managed us all very well!!! Loved trying foods none of us had had previously.”

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Food & Drink, Guided, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews

Guided Market Fruit Tasting in Rio with 15+ Exotic Flavors

/ August 4, 2026

7.Guided Market Fruit Tasting in Rio with 15+ Exotic Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Taste 15 to 20 Brazilian fruits in Ipanema, learn the stories behind açaí, jabuticaba, and more, in a 2.5 hour guided market stop.

“Flavor galore! Our guide managed to find 18 exotic fruits even though we're in autumn! All kinds of flavors, lots of curious things about each.... A great tour for us Foodies! Don't miss out!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Shared Speedboat Tour with Beer Included!

/ August 4, 2026

8.Shared Speedboat Tour with Beer Included!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Shared speedboat from Urca to Cagarras Islands with cold beer, water, soda, and swim time, for a 3-hour Rio sea break.

“Great views of Rio de Janeiro from the water. Swimming was fun out by the islands. Good opportunity to meet and chat with other travelers. Cold beers included on the tour were a nice bonus too.”

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Food, Food & Drink, Half-Day, Tour Reviews

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

/ August 7, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $97

Half-day Rio food crawl with 15+ tastings, Amazon fruit juices, pastel and fried sardines, plus beer and caipirinhas in small groups.

“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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3-Day Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Tour Reviews, Tours

3 Day Food Tour in Rio Cook and Taste Authentic Flavors

/ August 8, 2026

10.3 Day Food Tour in Rio Cook and Taste Authentic Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $195

3-day Rio food tour with Ipanema fruit tastings, hands-on cooking, and a day of pizza, Arab bites, and fried sardines for $195.

“I had a blast at Cook in Rio. Erica was professional and made the class very fun! Loved how interactive it was! Would recommend!!”

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Rio: Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors

/ August 8, 2026

11.Copacabana Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Local Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Copacabana food tour in Rio with 7 tastings, coconut water, music stops, and small-group walks ending at Leme.

“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 country’s food, culture and language! The dishes we sampled were delicious and it was fun learning about the history of some of the dishes. After the tour, Yuri provided a list of the eateries we visited and the dishes we tried. And was also kind enough to send along recommendations of other places to eat and explore as well. All in all, it was a wonderful…”

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Carnival Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

/ August 4, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $1,450

Rio Carnival in a prime box with hotel shuttle, bilingual guide, skip-the-queue access, and an open bar buffet all evening.

“This was a great experience and Camila did a very nice job, but there were a number of things that were unclear. 1) everyone is taken to the Novatel hotel. This is where you get your shirts and they do alterations and make up and where the spa is. There are no lockers here or at the box, you wear your shirt over what you are wearing or carry it. 2) Despite what we were told, people entered the box with small backpacks, tote bags etc. You will board a bus to the sambadome. 3) It is impossible to see the parade from seats unless you are the first people…”

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Rio de Janeiro: SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

/ August 8, 2026

13.SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Speedboat views of Rio’s coast and icons, with beer and a guide telling the stories, plus time at underwater viewing stops.

“me gustaría un tour en español o en otro idioma solo hablo en portugués”

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Rio de Janeiro: Speedboat Tour with Sunset and Beer!

/ August 10, 2026

14.Speedboat Tour with Sunset and Beer!

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Rio de Janeiro sunset speedboat tour in Guanabara Bay with cold beer, floats, and classic views of Sugarloaf and Corcovado.

“I did not end up going on this tour. They texted a day before departure and indicated that the tour would need to leave at 10am for the incoming weather. They only gave an option to do the 10am tour which ended up not working with my schedule and did not offer a refund in the message. Book with caution if you do not have a flexible schedule.”

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