Rio de Janeiro · FOOD & DRINK
17 reviewed
The 15 best food & drink tours in Rio, gathered on one page — what each costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top; that spot is earned.
Rio Lapa pub crawl with cachaça tasting, free caipirinha, live samba stops, and a guided DJ club finale for $33 over 4 hours.
“The guide Eric (!) was fabulous. We had so much fun and he took care of everything 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Highly recommend this tour”
A 3-hour Rio sunset boat cruise with a small group, beer, soda, snacks, and quick museum stops plus a swim at Adão e Eva Beach.
“Such a great boat trip! And the staff was very nice! They gave us history and we had great views of Rio”
Walk Copacabana’s local bars with Murillo: four food-and-drink stops, Carioca stories, small-group value for $94 in 3 hours.
“I had an amazing experience on Murillo’s walking tour in Rio! He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture, but also makes the tour engaging and fun. Murillo has a gift for storytelling, weaving together local insights, hidden gems, and personal touches that made the experience unforgettable. I really appreciated how he tailored the tour to the group’s pace and interests, making sure everyone felt included. If you’re looking to truly understand Rio beyond the typical tourist spots and experience the city through the eyes of a passionate local, Murillo is the perfect guide. Highly recommend!”
Paraty Historic Centre walk with a guide plus free Cachaça Gabriela tasting. Learn Freemasonry and colonial-era stories in 90 minutes.
“chaqa was extremely knowledgeable and spent longer than he needed to on the tour with us and give us lots of great helpful suggestions for our stay in parity”
From Rio, tour Petrópolis in one day: Imperial Museum, cathedrals and palaces, plus Bohemia brewery with lunch and 3 tastings.
“It was good and informative. But very long. Took 2 hours to do pick up and get on the road. After that it was fine.”
Taste 15–20 exotic Brazilian fruits at a real Ipanema farmers market, with a local fruit expert explaining what they mean for everyday life.
“Great experience to taste some of brazils fruits! Cozy market with good vibes with a good guide! I would recommend”
Speedboat from Urca to the Cagarras Islands with cold beer, floats, and swim time. Casual pace, small group, great water views.
“Não foi agradável ter que insistir em fazer o passeio comprado pois o capitão descartou logo a ida às ilhas cagarras. E não foi pelas condições do mar e clima que estavam perfeitas para o passeio. Ele não pode mudar a seu gosto a rota. Ainda mais que o pacote é ILHAS CAGARRAS! Mas ele aceitou a minha colocação e finalmente fomos até as ilhas. Mas me pareceu muito suspeito . Também não tem aquela prancha azul que está na foto, nem guia que fale inglês.”
A guided walk through Paraty’s UNESCO streets plus a craft cachaça tasting, with expert stories and short church stops. Great value.
“Foi td muito bom, pois o guia conhecia muito bem todo centro histórico. Farei novos roteiros qdo eu voltar.”
3-hour Rio speedboat tour from Urca Pier with sea views, free beer onboard, and stops at Sugarloaf, Copacabana, and Cagarras Islands.
“Rafael es encantador! La excursión fue genial y dinámica. La pasamos increíble”
Walk Barra da Tijuca’s best food-and-drink stops, cross to Gigóia Island by ferry, and taste Rio with an English guide in 3 hours.
“wahnsinns tour, für den Spottpreis bekommt man so viel essen und Informationen. es ist aber Tip based, man sollte es schon danken 🙂↔️”
A 4-hour Rio food tour through Little Africa with 10+ tastings from across Brazil, plus samba, cocktails, and local stories for $75.
“Louis was very informative and explained the history of the favelas really well. We were informed of lots of interesting facts and it was good to see another side of Rio. The views from Louis’s home were spectacular ! I would not hesitate to recommend this tour. It was a highlight of our trip to Rio.”
Walk Paraty’s UNESCO-bound historic center with a small guide, learn Masonic influences, visit key sites, then taste local cachaça.
“Very nice Walk through the City. Got Mainz informativ Details.”
Cave Nacional Botafogo wine tasting: 20-min talk on Brazilian winemaking, 3 tastings, sparkling welcome and bruschettas, 1 hour.
“It was AMAZING!! Karina is super knowledgeable and fun! I learned so much and drank so much delicious wine. Her restaurant is beautiful and the food is super yummy. When I go back to Rio i will definitely be coming back to Cave Nacional!”
VIP Rio Carnival at the Sambadrome with premium box seating, open bar, food buffet, DJ shows, and roundtrip hotel transfers with a guide.
“Camilla was amazing and made the carnival experience extremely memorable.”
Rio de Janeiro sunset speedboat on Guanabara Bay with a Heineken toast, small-group views of Sugarloaf and Copacabana.
