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Half-Day Rio Food Crawl with 15+ Traditional Brazilian Tastings
(50) Reviews
Rio de Janeiro
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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.
Meeting Points
Departure
Big Nectar
We'll meet at Big Nectar on rua Teixeira de Melo in Ipanema. Any problem: Whatsapp us at +55 21 92043 5408
Return
Half-Day Rio Food Crawl with 15+ Traditional Brazilian Tastings
(50) Reviews
Rio de Janeiro
About
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...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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.
Meeting Points
Departure
Big Nectar
We'll meet at Big Nectar on rua Teixeira de Melo in Ipanema. Any problem: Whatsapp us at +55 21 92043 5408
Return
Itinerary
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Casa Fidalgus
A curated stop in Ipanema focused on Brazilian producers, local ingredients, and small-batch products that introduce guests to flavors from across the country.
15 minutes
2
Big Nectar
A classic Rio juice bar and snack stop, known for natural juices, sandwiches, quick meals, açaí, and its 24-hour carioca routine.
15 minutes
3
Amazônia Soul
A taste of Northern Brazil in Rio, with Amazonian and Pará-inspired food, including regional dishes and açaí. TasteAtlas lists it as a recommended authentic restaurant for açaí na tigela.
15 minutes
4
Zig Zag
A traditional-style Rio boteco, the kind of casual neighborhood bar where locals gather for cold beer, pastéis, fried snacks, and simple Brazilian comfort food.
15 minutes
5
Restaurante Faraj
A casual Arabic-Brazilian stop in Ipanema, known for esfihas, kibes, kaftas, and chopp, bringing a local Rio twist to Middle Eastern classics.
18 minutes
6
R. Souza Lima, 16 B
Café e Bar Aboim, a small local-only boteco, so hidden that it is not even listed on Google.
A no-frills Copacabana boteco near the beach, with plastic tables, cold beer, hot pastéis, and the relaxed sidewalk atmosphere locals love.
18 minutes
7
Bar da Frente
A creative boteco stop with playful Brazilian bar snacks. Its famous “Porquinho de Quimono” won Comida di Buteco in 2014, and the Copacabana unit serves the brand’s classic petiscos.
20 minutes
8
Boteco Belmonte
One of Rio’s best-known boteco names, associated with cold chopp, a lively carioca bar scene, and its famous open empadas.
18 minutes
9
Adega Pérola
A Copacabana institution founded in 1957, famous for its seafood petiscos, Portuguese-style tapas counter, and classic Rio bar atmosphere. It was recognized as Patrimônio Cultural Carioca in 2013.
