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

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

This isn’t a restaurant tour, it’s a journey through Rio’s real neighborhoods, where every corner tells a story and every bite carries a piece of Brazil’s soul.

Led by passionate locals, you’ll walk from the beaches of Ipanema to the buzzing streets of downtown, tasting more than 15 foods and drinks that define carioca life, from golden coxinhas and Amazonian açaí to fresh pastel and cold draft beer.

At each stop, your guide reveals the history, people, and traditions behind the food, the kind of stories you won’t find on Google or inside a restaurant.

It’s cultural discovery disguised as pure fun, perfect for couples, solo travelers, and curious foodies who want to explore deeper.

After this half-day experience, you’ll leave not just full, but enriched, carrying home memories, flavors, and a genuine understanding of Rio’s culture because you didn’t just hear about it — you lived it!

We guarantee this experience will be five stars, and if it’s not, we’ll give you your money back.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Kids under 18 will get juices and soft drinks instead of alcohol.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

15+ tastings of traditional Brazilian foods and local drinks across multiple neighborhoods

Cultural insights into Rio’s culinary roots, stories, and everyday traditions

All beverages included: tropical fruit juices, draft beer, caipirinhas & Amazonian liqueurs

Guided food crawl from Ipanema to downtown Rio led by passionate local hosts

5-Star Guarantee: love your experience or get your money back

Any food or drink outside our "included list" is not included and can be purchased on the side.

What To Expect

Your crawl begins in Ipanema’s laid-back core, at Big Nectar, a classic juice bar that locals swear by. Here, tropical fruits are blended into colorful juices — from açaí and graviola to cupuaçu — each one telling a story from a different corner of Brazil. As you sip, your guide reveals how these Amazon-born ingredients became staples of Rio’s beach culture, fueling surfers and families alike.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Praca General Osorio

Step across the street to Praça General Osório, the beating heart of Ipanema’s weekend life. Surrounded by art stalls and street musicians, this square is where generations of locals have gathered for the Sunday Hippie Market since the 1960s. At a small family-run bakery nearby, you’ll taste a warm, puffy margherita pizza — the kind that vanishes before it hits the plate. It’s a bite that captures Rio’s Italian influence and its passion for simple food done perfectly.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared Group Food Crawl

Duration: 5 hours
15+ items

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great food tour with knowledgable Chef!
V322XUmimib,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chef Hayza was an amazing guide! Her English was impeccable and, being a native, she had so much knowledge about the food and culture - we were able to get a lot of interesting information about not just the foods that we tried, but also about other questions we had about the history and political climate. We tried so many unique items, including piranha soup and whole pickled garlic cloves (both very good!). We didn't know if we would make it the whole 5 hours since we brought our 7-year old with us, but she enjoyed trying most things also, and Hayza had sweet substitutes for her for the more adult-focused stops. Great tour overall and would recommend!
A new standard for future tours - I can’t recommend this enough!
Marisa P,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the best tour I’ve been on in Rio, and will be one of the most memorable tours I’ve experienced. Hayza’s curation of restaurant and bar stops was thoughtful, organized, and each stop showcased a different side of the local culture and flavors. Not only was the food delicious, but I don’t think I would have known to try most of them if not from her. She’s engaging, great at including and engaging the whole group, and time flew by with how much fun my partner and I had. I can’t recommend this tour enough—it’s a new standard my partner and I will hold for guided tours. I learned more about Rio and Brazil from this tour than I have on any other tour I’ve been on during my stay, and she made people feel comfortable asking questions in a way that expanded into greater cultural conversations. Honestly, this tour helped me gain a greater appreciation for how food can connect people and help you learn about a place in a way I’m grateful for. Like, I literally made a TripAdvisor account just to review lol.
Food tour which should not be missed
B4667ABcalvinc,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Got the eclectic mix of food available in Rio from all types of influences. Our guide Hayza was very knowledgeable and truly knew she was talking about.
Fun and delicious! :)
1303moniquem,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed visiting the local bars with our guide, Hayza. She shared many stories not only about the places we visited but also about the food we tried. It was a fun evening filled with delicious food and great conversations!
A feast tour
Mobile64724584038,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was just wonderful to get to know What bars in rio are like. It s not just the food, but the tradition and story each place carries. Make sure you dont eat much before it.
Eclectic offerings
Wrds of criticism,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The story with each sampling; the constant engagement; the insight given on the architecture and culture of was all exquisite. Amazing personality. Great conversation. Lots of information. Great food. Gracious host. Highly recommend it.
Great food and even better company
357sandunik,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best time with Hayza, as she took us around town to the enjoy the best food. The variety and quality of food was impeccable and Hayza did a great job at looking after the entire group. Thank you!
Great tour!
mckenziep230,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was my tour guides first time doing a tour, but you would never know. She’s was lovely and so friendly. And the food was amazing! 10/10 recommend!!
A Wonderful Food Tour in Rio!
Thnlogan,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderful tour and my family loved all of it. We went to places we would never have visited on our own and learned so much about Rio. Highly recommended!
BEST TOUR EVER
226abbsl,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best tour I have ever been on and with the most delicious food. If you go to Rio and want to experience life like a local please go on this tour!!! The guide is so friendly and her english is excellent!! You are given the ease of having and expert with you while also engaging in great conversation and enjoying delicious food!