• Ipanema - Copacabana and Ipanema are Rio’s most renowned neighborhoods. This is where bossa nova melodies floated from apartment windows, where The Girl From Ipanema became legendary, and where locals still gather each evening to watch the sun set into the Atlantic as if it were a daily ritual. Our evening feast begins under the palms of Ipanema, where we’ll delve into the culinary culture of Rio’s most famous districts with our team of local foodie tastemaker guides.

Before we begin, please note that our tour reflects the local cuisine, and due to the limitations of street food vendors, we unfortunately cannot accommodate every dietary restriction. Here’s an honest overview of the tour to ensure no one is disappointed:

✖️ Vegetarians and gluten-free guests will have 3-4 fewer tastings due to limited alternatives.
✖️ Not suitable for severe allergies, halal, and celiac diets due to the risk of traces and cross-contamination.

• Ipanema - Brazil is a nation woven together by migration, and some of its most cherished foods have traveled from afar. Our first taste is acarajé, a crispy black-eyed bean fritter brought south from Bahia by Afro-Brazilian communities. It’s street food with deep roots.
  Nearby, a neighborhood botequim serves dishes that have nourished generations of Cariocas. Enjoy creamy crab gratin bubbling beneath a golden crust, buttery cassava that vanishes faster than good intentions, and banana milanesa, proving that Brazilians will happily deep-fry almost anything if it tastes delicious.
• Ipanema - If you look closely, you’ll see the influence of Lebanon throughout Rio de Janeiro. Entire generations crossed the Atlantic with family recipes, and the city is better nourished because of it. We’ll savor crisp beef kibe and fragrant ricotta and za’atar esfiha, before stopping for warm pão de queijo. Nobody can quite explain why these little cheese breads are so irresistible.
• Copacabana - Rio thrives on strong opinions. Football, politics, music, beaches, everyone believes they’re right. Sandwiches are no exception. A quick Metro ride brings us to Copacabana and one of the city’s most legendary sandwich counters. Here, roast pork is piled into bread alongside sweet pineapple in a combination that sounds questionable on paper but is absolutely perfect after the first bite. Some locals claim it’s the best sandwich in Rio. We’re certainly not going to argue with them.
• Copacabana - As night falls over Copacabana, we do what Cariocas do best: find a botequim and order absolutely everything. Cold chopp beer arrives alongside shrimp pastries, black bean broth, and golden cod fritters, dishes designed for long conversations. Around us, regulars debate football scores, discuss politicians, and catch up on neighborhood gossip. We finish with a silky slice of pudim, Brazil’s beloved caramel custard.

There’s more to this evening than food. It’s a glimpse into the Rio that exists after the beach towels have been packed away. The Rio of neighborhood bars, immigrant stories, family recipes, and nighttime conversations. You could attempt the food feast alone, but you’d miss the stories and characters our tastemakers bring to life.

• Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Rio de Janeiro (private tour or 9+ available)
• Bottled water included
• Moveable feast with 6-7 stops around the streets of old Rio de Janeiro
• Led by professional foodie guides
• 12+ food tastings included, more than any other Rio de Janeiro food tour

• Alcoholic drinks excluded (except a beer at a botequim)
• Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

For years, Rio de Janeiro has portrayed itself as a paradise of beaches and caipirinhas. However, when night falls, a different aspect of the city emerges. Embark on an evening culinary adventure through Ipanema and Copacabana, two of Rio’s most renowned neighborhoods. During this journey, discover the immigrant communities, local bars, and cultural landmarks that have quietly influenced the city.

Savor crispy Bahian acarajé fritters, rich crab gratin, buttery cassava, Lebanese kibe and esfiha, warm cheese breads, and one of Rio’s most famous sandwiches: slow-roasted pork with sweet pineapple. Complement these flavors with a refreshing chopp beer, and conclude with a smooth Brazilian caramel custard. As you enjoy these delights, wander the streets that inspired “The Girl From Ipanema,” travel between neighborhoods on the Metro like a local, and experience a vibrant botequin.

This is not a tour of the typical postcard Rio. It is an exploration of the stories, flavors, and communities that many visitors never get to see.

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