• Big Nectar - Begin your exploration in the relaxed heart of Ipanema at Big Nectar, a beloved juice bar cherished by locals.

Here, vibrant juices are crafted from tropical fruits like açaí, graviola, and cupuaçu, each narrating a tale from different regions of Brazil.

As you enjoy your drink, your guide will share how these Amazonian ingredients became integral to Rio’s beach culture, energizing both surfers and families.

• Praça General Osório - Cross the street to Praça General Osório, the lively center of Ipanema’s weekend activities.

Encircled by art stalls and street performers, this square has been a gathering place for locals at the Sunday Hippie Market since the 1960s.

Nearby, a small family-owned bakery offers a warm, fluffy margherita pizza — a delight that disappears almost instantly.

This bite reflects Rio’s Italian heritage and its love for simple, perfectly executed cuisine.

• Casa Mohamed - From Ipanema, make your way towards the iconic streets of Copacabana, bustling with vendors, conversations, and the aroma of frying dough.

Stop at an unpretentious stall where locals enjoy a pastel de carne with chilled sugarcane juice — a classic combination that epitomizes Rio’s street food culture.

Your guide will highlight how the beach lifestyle influenced the creation of quick, satisfying snacks: light, salty, and always served with a smile.

As you savor these treats, you’ll notice the mosaic sidewalks and experience the effortless Rio vibe that tourists often overlook.

• Beco das Sardinhas - The fourth stop on the tasting tour where you’ll sample some of Rio’s finest fried sardines while observing locals during happy hour.
• Largo da Carioca - Later, the ambiance transforms entirely.

Venture into Beco das Sardinhas, a narrow downtown alley where after-work crowds gather closely, beers in hand, laughter resonating off century-old buildings.

Here, sardines are fried to perfection right before you — crispy on the outside, tender inside — served with a splash of lime and a cold Pilsen.

It’s lively, imperfect, and genuinely authentic — a moment that makes you feel less like a tourist and more like a local.

• 15+ tastings of traditional Brazilian foods and local drinks across multiple neighborhoods
• Cultural insights into Rio’s culinary roots, stories, and everyday traditions
• All beverages included: tropical fruit juices, draft beer, caipirinhas & Amazonian liqueurs
• Guided food crawl from Ipanema to downtown Rio led by passionate local hosts
• 5-Star Guarantee: love your experience or get your money back

• Any food or drink outside our “included list” is not included and can be purchased on the side.

This is not just a restaurant tour; it’s an exploration of Rio’s authentic neighborhoods, where every corner has a story to tell and every taste embodies a piece of Brazil’s essence.

Guided by enthusiastic locals, participants will stroll from the beaches of Ipanema to the lively streets of downtown, sampling over 15 foods and drinks that epitomize carioca life, including golden coxinhas, Amazonian açaí, fresh pastel, and cold draft beer.

At each location, the guide shares the history, people, and traditions behind the cuisine, offering stories that can’t be found on Google or in a restaurant.

This is cultural discovery in the guise of pure enjoyment, ideal for couples, solo travelers, and curious food enthusiasts eager to delve deeper.

After this half-day adventure, participants will leave not just satisfied, but enriched, taking home memories, flavors, and a true understanding of Rio’s culture because they didn’t just hear about it — they experienced it!

This experience is guaranteed to be five stars, and if it falls short, a full refund will be provided.

• Kids under 18 will get juices and soft drinks instead of alcohol.

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