Sรฃo Paulo food tour
SรO PAULO FOOD TOUR - Explore Sรฃo Paulo into the evening moving through the neighbourhoods of Repรบblica and Santa Cecรญlia, trying 12+ tastings over four hours in spots beloved by locals.
The route focuses on a broad spectrum Sรฃo Paulo's food culture from botequim culture, the casual bars and eateries where people meet for small plates, through to street eats and family-run spots.
Expect tastings like pastรฉis filled with beef and hearts of palm, Brazil's iconic pรฃo de queijo, and tapioca with butter, alongside more filling dishes like baiรฃo de dois, a comforting mix of rice, beans, cheese, and dried beef paired with crispy pork crackling.
There's beef skewers served with farofa, as well as rich, slow-cooked numbers like beef rib croquettes and chicken gizzards with Brazlian salsa. In between, youโll snack on local favourites such as a pernil sandwich, pamonha, and and classic brigadeiro, Brazilian's answer to the chocolate truffle.
Some drinks are part of the experience as well, with the chance to taste different styles of cachaรงa, Brazilโs national spirit.
Join our casual, small group tour for a relaxed introduction to the city's food scene.
Why this tour is awesome
Sรฃo Pauloโs evenings are built around food and drink, and this tour puts you right in the middle of it. This isn't about fine dining. Youโll explore Repรบblica and Santa Cecรญlia through the botequims and family-run spots known to locals.
The food is varied and honest, from pastรฉis and pรฃo de queijo to grilled skewers, baiรฃo de dois, and beef rib croquettes and other small plats. Itโs the kind of spread youโd order with friends, shared across the table.
Itโs an informal, small-group experience that shows you how Sรฃo Paulo eats into the evening.
Your guide
David brings to Sรฃo Paulo a deep knowledge of Northern Brazilian food, especially traditions connected to Indigenous ingredients and techniques. With a background in culinary studies, he knows the cityโs food scene well and highlights these influences clearly throughout the tour.
Your guide
Born and raised in Sรฃo Paulo, Leandro knows the city inside out, from busy markets to old-school eateries. With his Eastern European heritage, he offers a clear perspective on the European influences that have shaped the cityโs food culture.
Your guide
Michelle carries the warmth of Bahia with her. With a strong appreciation for local flavours and cultural diversity, she enjoys introducing guests to the different influences that shape Sรฃo Pauloโs culinary scene.
Your guide
Born and raised in Sรฃo Paulo, Sabrina is a true ambassador of the city. She enjoys sharing its energy through a diverse food scene and neighbourhood culture, bringing guests closer to everyday local life and helping them understand the modern evolution of the city.
Join our 12+ taster daily evening food tour
Start strong with Brazilian cinnamon-spiked coffee with brigadeiro
Taste Brazil's famous distilled Cachaรงa
Saรบde!
The food heroes of Sรฃo Paulo
Classic pernil lechรณn, pork sandwich
Carving slow-cooked lechรณn pork
Pรฃo de queijo com goiabada, Brazilian cheese bread with guava jam
Espedinho de carne beef skewers with toasted cassava farrofa
The food heroes of Sรฃo Paulo
Steamed corn dough cooked in the husk
Try 12+ tastings across 4 hours of feasting
Classic Brazilian pastel de carne
The food heroes of Sรฃo Paulo
Rice and beans with cheese, sun-dried beef and bean feijao
Croqueta de costela, beef rib croquettes
Chicken gizzards with Brazilian salsa verde
See Sรฃo Paulo's food scene through the eyes of a local
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 Sรฃo Paulo 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
- 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 3-4 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 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Pork Unsuitable as pork is used in 4-5 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Halal Unsuitable for a halal diet as no vendors are certified
- Gluten intolerance / Celiac Possible, though gluten is present in 2-3 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Lactose intolerance Unsuitable as dairy is used in 6-7 tastings (out of 12 total)
- Tree nut / peanut allergy Suitable for mild peanut and tree nut allergies
- Seafood / Shellfish allergy Suitable for no seafood diets and mild shellfish allergies
- 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 Sรฃo Pauloย food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseย contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseย contact usย before booking.
What to expect
Ourย Sรฃo Pauloย food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. Itโs an easy-paced walking tour, where the terrain is mostly flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
Thisย Sรฃo Pauloย food tour departs fromย Cafรฉ Florestaย in the historical centre of the city. It's easy to reach by taxi from most of the hotels in the city. There will be more details on your booking confirmation.ย
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps