Rio de Janeiro food tour
RIO DE JANEIRO FOOD TOUR - Our Rio de Janeiro evening tour explores the food culture of the city as it shifts into night, moving from Ipanema to Copacabana through the local spots that come alive after dark. Over four hours and 12+ tastings, youβll experience the flavours Cariocas turn to in the evening from local snacks to comforting, home-style dishes.
We begin in Ipanema, stopping at casual neighbourhood eateries and street vendors before working our way toward Copacabana. Along the route, youβll visit a mix of botequims, small restaurants, and hole-in-the-wall spots, each offering a different piece of Rioβs food culture.
The menu reflects the cityβs mix of regional influences. Youβll try acarajΓ©, the Bahian black-eyed bean fritter, alongside dishes like bobΓ³ de camarΓ£o, a rich shrimp stew made with cassava and coconut milk. There are plenty of classic snacks too, from kibe and esfiha to pΓ£o de queijo, cod fritters, and cassava served simply with butter.
Youβll also taste some of Rioβs more everyday combinations, like a lechon and pineapple sandwich, tapioca filled with coconut and cheese, and fried banana milanesa. This is Rio de Janeiro's best evening food crawl.
Why this tour is awesome
Rio comes alive at night, and this tour shows you how locals eat once the sun goes down. Youβll move from Ipanema to Copacabana, stopping at the casual spots Cariocas visit for snacks, drinks, and evening meals.
The food reflects Rioβs mix of influences, with dishes like acarajΓ© from Bahia, shrimp stews rich with coconut, and everyday favourites like pΓ£o de queijo, kibe, and cassava with butter. This isn't about fine dining, itβs a broad look at what locals actually eat.
Your guide
She guides with a passion for the cityβs vibrant culture, food, and energy. With her constant positivity and infectious enthusiasm, she brings travellers into the heart of the city through its people, stories, and the flavours that define it.
Experience Rio de Janeiro through 12+ tastings on our daily evening food tour
Discover the lasting influence of Rio's Lebanese community through the dishes they introduced to the city
The food heroes of Rio de Janeiro
Brought to Brazil through West African traditions, acarajΓ© remains one of the country's most iconic and culturally significant dishes
For generations, street vendors have been an essential part of Rio de Janeiro's culinary landscape
Led by one of our Rio de Janeiro tastemaker guides
Taste your way through Ipanema and Copacabana with 12+ carefully selected local dishes
Rich crab au gratin served with crispy breaded bananas and cassava drenched in melted butter
Creamy crab au gratin comes alive with a squeeze of lime
Travel between Rio's two most iconic neighbourhoods, Ipanema and Copacabana, discovering local flavours along the way
Slow-roasted pork piled into a crusty roll, the classic sanduΓche de pernil is a staple of Rio's bars
Juicy roast pork and fresh pineapple come together in one of the city's most beloved sandwiches
Few things are more refreshing in Rio than a freshly poured chope shared among friends
Spend four hours feasting your way through 6β7 of Rio's most beloved food spots
Crisp golden cod fritters finished with a squeeze of fresh lime
Finish the evening with an ice-cold beer and a selection of Brazilian classics at a traditional botequim
Includes
- Price US $95 per person
- Language English
- Small group Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Tastings 12+ tastings
- Drinks Bottled water
- Duration 4pm - 8pm
- Guides Led by one of our superb Rio de Janeiro food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount.
- Transport Primarily a walking tour, but a subway is used to cross between Ipanema and Copacabana
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- General advice Many local eateries specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Unsuitable as meat and seafood is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and dairy are used in 10-11 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Halal Unsuitable for a halal diet as no vendors are certified
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Unsuitable as gluten present in 4-5 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as dairy is used in 5-6 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Suitable for mild tree nut and peanut allergies
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Possible, though seafood is used in 1-2 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Severe allergies We can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join the Rio de Janeiro food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
Our Rio de Janeiro food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. Itβs an easy-paced walking tour, where the terrain is mostly flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
This Rio de Janeiro food tour departs from outside the ParΓ³quia Nossa Senhora da PazΒ church in the IpanemaΒ neighbourhood. It's easy to reach by taxi from most of the hotels in the city. There will be more details on your booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
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