Discovering the Culinary Soul of Old Rio
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Brazil and its cuisine are a wild and sometimes baffling stew of influences and cultures – and Rio’s old city and port zone are where many of the country’s disparate elements deliciously converge. These atmospheric neighborhoods are where the Portuguese began building the city, where the enslaved Africans who were brought over to Brazil first landed, where samba was born and – most importantly – where this bustling metropolis’s multicultural identity and food culture started taking shape. On this tour we trace that history through its food, meeting the people who are keeping Brazil’s culinary traditions alive and those who are creating exciting new ones.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
At this square, it lies one of the four oldest hills in the city, where the Franciscan Order built the Saint Anthony Monastery, who arrived in today’s Brazil in 1500 in the Portuguese caravels.
Busy and historic avenue.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
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Discovering the Culinary Soul of Old Rio
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loving the sights sounds and tastes of Rio!
LornaCarl,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and her BFF along with myself spent 5 hours walking and eating. Marco was our guide for the day and he was awesome. His English is exceptional and he has a great sense of humor, plus he is very knowledgeable about the local architecture and history, which we love. We walked through the streets of Rio Center and discovered some of the small quaint enclaves of the local gastronomy. Everything we tried was a tasty discovery, and there were no extra fees. Even our stop for a coffee (Marco knew a place!) was wonderful. We've done a few Culinary Backstreet tours and they never disappoint. If you're a foodie, these people know where to take you! Thanks again Marco.
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