Local Foodie Tour in Rio de Janeiro

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

This route lives entirely in Ipanema, the beachfront neighborhood where cariocas eat every day rather than the one they photograph. You'll start on the sand at Ipanema beach with hot fried pastéis and lime-spiked mate, cut through Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz beneath the shade trees near Tom Jobim's statue, and end at a table with clay-pot moqueca carioca simmered in coconut milk and dendê. In between: Amazonian cupuaçu and graviola at a corner casa de sucos, and sub-zero draft beer with coxinhas at a neighborhood boteco. Your guide traces the indigenous and immigrant threads connecting all of it, from Tupi-Guarani cassava to the farofa on the table. You leave knowing how Ipanema eats and able to order like you live there. Made for food-curious travellers, couples and solo visitors.

What's Included

Small group size capped at 10 guests for an intimate neighborhood walk
5–6 food stops featuring 8+ signature Carioca dishes and street bites
Vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free options available with advanced notice
Proper sit-down meal featuring clay-pot moqueca carioca
All paired beverages including fresh fruit juices, draft beer, and caipirinha
Professional local guide fluent in English and Portuguese
Gratuities
Additional alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages beyond included tastings
Transportation to the meeting point and back from the final stop
Personal purchases or souvenirs made along the route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your Sherpa Host will be waiting in the middle of the square. If you are arriving more than 10 minutes late let us know so we can coordinate both of you meeting up.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Ipanema Beach

    Experience the Carioca way of eating on a coastal walk through the essence of Rio de Janeiro. Start with a beachside kiosk stop for informal bites and to sink in the heart of the city. Then make your way towards juice bars and infamous acai and stop in a boteco. Finish with class, combining the more street-smart Rio experience with a high-end restaurant and proper sit-down stop. Valeu galera

    3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sherpa Food Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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