Rio de Janeiro Food Tour: Downtown Tastes & Local Drinks

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

Skip the tourist traps and dive into Rio’s real food scene.
This 2.5-hour walking tour takes you through Downtown Rio and into Lapa, where locals actually eat, drink, and socialize.
You’ll taste a mix of Brazilian street food, traditional snacks, and local drinks, all carefully selected to give you a true flavor of the city.
Along the way, your guide shares stories, culture, and hidden details you’d never discover alone.

Taste 6+ authentic Brazilian foods
Explore Downtown Rio & Lapa with a local
Try pastel, pão de queijo, cachaça & caipirinha
Small groups for an authentic, cozy experience

Come hungry. Leave happy.

What's Included

Non-alcoholic drinks
6+ tastings of traditional Brazilian street food
Guided walking food tour
Additional food or drinks not mentioned
Extra Orders
Gratuities (Optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Largo da Carioca

Meet your guide in the vibrant heart of Rio and begin the walking food tour.

End point
Arcos da Lapa

The tour concludes in a central, lively square ideal for continuing your evening.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Start with a crispy pastel paired with freshly squeezed orange juice — a true Brazilian street food classic

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Warm pão de queijo and refreshing mate with lemonade, a favorite daily combo for locals

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A guided introduction to Brazil’s most iconic spirit with cachaça and jambu tasting

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Traditional Brazilian comfort snacks: codfish cakes and coxinha

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Pause for a caipirinha near one of Rio’s most colorful landmarks

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    A sweet and savory local favorite to finish the experience

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Foodprint Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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