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Food Tour Experience in Rio de Janeiro - Private Tour

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If you love travelling and you love food, you will love this tour. Brazil is an enormous tropical country and its gastronomy is an explosion of flavors. This tour is a depth immersion in Brazilian culinary and it is also a lovely way of exploring the city of Rio de Janeiro. In the company of a licensed guide, you will visit farmers markets, traditional restaurants and bars only known by the locals. The tour guide will be very informative about art, history, culture and the architecture of the neighbourhoods. The menu includes traditional food such as: Tapioca crepes and cheese bread ( both gluten-free ), açai, café, cachaça, caipirinha, pastel, coxinha, brigadeiro, sweets and cakes, sugarcane juice, Brazilian nuts, fruits, juices and craft beer. You can also choose one typical meal. This menu varies a little depending on the places visited . We also have options for vegetarians. This tour is in small groups, (no more than 10 people). We will walk and use our own transportation
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  • Soda/Pop
  • Private Transportation A/C
  • Snacks
  • Food and Drinks were carefully selected to make this experience unique. The menu includes (Fruits, Juices, drinks, snacks and traditional meals) with options for vegetarians.
  • 2 Alcoholic beverages are included
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Licensed Tour Guide
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  • Av. Rodrigues Alves, 10 - Saúde, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-250, Brazil
  • Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 195 F - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22090-031, Brazil
    Every day the farmers market takes place in a different neighbourhood, for this reason, the itinerary change a little
  • Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Santa Teresa is also a vibrant gastronomic center, as well as an artistic center. Due to a large number of artists and art studios, the neighborhood has come to be called Rio's Montmartre.
  • Cinelandia, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    It is the popular name of a major public square in the center of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its official name is Praça Floriano Peixoto, in honor of the second president of Brazil, Floriano Peixoto. The square concentrated a great part of the political and cultural life of Brazil.
  • Carioca Aqueduct, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The Carioca Aqueduct is located in the center of the city, in the Lapa neighborhood, and is frequently called Arcos da Lapa (Lapa Arches) by Brazilian people. The aqueduct was built in the middle of the 18th century to bring fresh water from the Carioca River to the population of the city. It is a typical example of colonial architecture and engineering.
  • Escadaria Selaron, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    This tour is a deep immersion in Brazilian culinary and is also a lovely way of exploring the city of Rio de Janeiro. In the company of a licensed guide, you will visit markets, restaurants, bars and you will learn about art, history, culture and architecture of the area visited.
    30 minutes
  • Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    It is the historic downtown, the building of neoclassical characteristics and in the past was launched in 1880, making the Francisco Joaquim Bethencourt da Silva (1831-1912) project, an architect from the Imperial house, founder of the Propagadora Society of Fine Arts and the Arts and Crafts Lyceum.
  • Casa Franca-Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    In a neoclassical building dating from 1820, the Casa França-Brasil sponsors small-scale exhibitions that often deal with political and cultural facets of carioca society. There are occasional concerts held on the veranda. The classical revival building once served as a customs house.
  • Maua Square, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The heart of the Port Area. From 1910 on, with the inauguration of Porto do Rio (“Rio’s Port”), began an important place to welcome ships that brought products and tourists to the city. Around the square, there are important buildings, such as the Rio Art Museum (MAR) and the Museum of Tomorrow, as well as the A Noite building, the first skyscraper of the city, built in 1930. In the middle of the square, there’s the statue of Barão de Mauá, Irineu Evangelista de Souza, a great businessman from the time of the Empire.
  • Museu do Amanha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Museum of Tomorrow is an Applied Sciences museum that explores the opportunities and challenges which humanity will be forced to tackle in the coming decades from the perspective of sustainability and conviviality.
  • Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The Museum of Art promotes a transversal reading of the city’s history, its social fabric, its symbolic life, conflicts, contradictions, challenges, and social expectations. Its exhibitions unite historical and contemporary dimensions of art through national and international exhibitions of long and short duration. The museum also rises with a mission to insert art in public education, through its Escola do Olhar.
  • Orla Pref. Luiz Paulo Conde - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081, Brazil
    Located in Gamboa, the 2500 m² mural is signed by muralist Eduardo Kobra. One of the largest graphite panels stared the world, according to the Guinness World Record, is the newest tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro was inspired by the Olympic rings representing the five continents and received the name of “ethnic groups”. The art is signed by Eduardo Kobra, which has works spread over 20 countries, such as England, France, the USA, Russia, Greece, Italy, Sweden, and Poland.
  • Church of Our Lady of the Candelaria, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The Candelária Church is an important historical Roman Catholic church in the city of Rio de Janeiro. It was built and decorated during a long period, from 1775 to the late 19th century. The church combines a Portuguese colonial Baroque with later Neoclassical and Neo-Renaissance interior elements.
  • Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The Royal Portuguese Reading Room has the largest and most valuable literary of Portuguese outside Portugal. Constructed between 1880 and 1887, it has more than 350,000 volumes in a library, fully computerized, which brings together rare books from the XVI, XVII, and XVIII. The library receives a copy of Portugal for each of the works published in the country according to its status of “legal deposit”. The current headquarters building has the neomanuelino style that evokes the exuberant Gothic-Renaissance at the time of the Portuguese Discoveries. The facade, inspired by the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, was carved in limestone in Lisbon and brought by ship to Rio.
  • Saara, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Located in the Historic Downtown, the Pólo Saara is considered to be the largest open air mall of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Composed of eleven streets on the surroundings of Alfândega St., it has over 88 stores, most of which cater to the popular market. At the end of the 19th century, the region was originally occupied by immigrants of different nationalities who opened up small family business. The buildings of Saara still preserve the original architecture of that time.
  • R. Gonçalves Dias, 32 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20050-030, Brazil
    Stained-glass windows, brocaded mirrors and marble countertops create a lavish setting for coffee or a meal here. Dating from the late 19th century, the Confeitaria Colombo serves desserts – including a good pastel de nata (custard tart) – befitting its elegant decor.
  • Correios Cultural Centre, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The architectural lines are eclectic style, feature the beginning of the century, built to headquarter a Brazilian Lloyd school. But it didn’t happen and the building was used, for more than 50 years, to make the administrative and operational post areas could work. the Centro Cultural Correios is marking the presence of the Institute in the city promoting events in many areas on many vacancies, like theater, video, music, arts with promotions and events in many areas focusing on the integration of carioca’s people with varied ways of artistic expression.
  • Praca Quinze de Novembro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    XV Square or Fifteenth of November Square is one of the most famous squares in the city center and there are still some very important buildings in the History of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, besides having been the stage of historical events.
  • The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    This enormous concrete cone (1964-1976) by architect Edgar de Oliveira da Fonseca has had its fair share of controversy. The edifice stands at a height of 106m with a 96m internal diameter. The cathedral's main door (18m high), adorned with bronze bas-reliefs, leads into the immense interior space, entirely devoid of any structure, which can hold some 20 000 people. At each cardinal point is a huge stained-glass window sloping down from the summit to the base. In the basement is a museum devoted to sacred art and a columbarium.
  • Cais do Valongo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The Valongo Wharf is an old dock located in the port area of Rio de Janeiro. In 2011, during the excavations carried out as part of the revitalization works in the Rio de Janeiro port area, the two wharves - Valongo and Imperatriz - were discovered, one on top of the other, and, along with them, a large number of amulets and worship objects from Congo, Angola, and Mozambique. IPHAN and the city of Rio de Janeiro inscribed the wharf's archaeological site to the Unesco World Heritage Site Tentative List. The wharf was then officially designated a World Heritage Site in 2017.
  • Sao Francisco da Penitencia Church, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    At the entrance to this church is a small museum housing the statues of saints that are borne through the streets in the Ash Wednesday procession, of which the most remarkable is a St Louis dressed up as Louis XIII! The church's exuberant gilded wood decor (1700-1737), the work of Manuel and Francisco Xavier de Brito, constitutes one of Brazil's most accomplished examples of Baroque art. The Apotheosis of St Francis, on the ceiling of the nave, is the work of Caetano da Costa Coelho and is Brazil's first example of perspective in art.
  • Convent of St. Anthony (Convento do Santo Antonio), Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The Santo Antônio Monastery, located on an esplanade overlooking the Largo da Carioca, attracts admiring stares from all sides. But it is the inside of the complex that is really worth seeing. Have a look inside the church, which is one of the most remarkable in Rio, with its sculpted, gilded wood apse and its remarkable painted ceiling in the confessional. At the very beginning of the 18C, the monastery protected Cariocas from the French. These days you will discover a haven of peace and quiet within this wonder of religious architecture.
  • Museu Nacional De Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The National Museum of Fine Art boasts 18 000 exhibits, making it the largest museum in the country. Here, you can admire works by Brazilian masters from the 19C (Victor Mereilles, Pedro Américo etc) and 20C (Maria Leontina, Iberê Camargo etc), as well as a fine series of paintings by Eugène Boudin. Contemporary artists are also represented, most notably, engravings by Carlos Oswald. The collection of engravings on display is one of the largest in Brazil.
  • National Library (Biblioteca Nacional), Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    The Brazilian National Library (BN) is the responsible agency for the governmental politics execution of capture, storage, preservation and diffusion of the Country’s intellectual production. With more than 200 years of history, it is the oldest Brazilian cultural institution. It has a heritage of approximately 9 million items and, therefore, was considered by UNESCO (Organization of United Nations for the Education, Science and Culture) as one of the main national libraries in the world. To guarantee the maintenance of this immense set of works, BN has restoration and conservation of paper laboratories, binding workshop, centers of microfilming, photograph and digitation.
  • Copacabana Fair, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Farmers Market Copavabana
  • Ipanema Farmer's Market, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Farmers Market Ipanema
  • Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    It is no coincidence if the Theatro Municipal reminds you of Paris' Opera Garnier. The architects took inspiration from the French Opera House and had all the materials needed for its construction imported from Europe in 1905. The opening was even held on Bastille Day! The guided tour will acquaint you with the remarkable decor of the auditorium, the staircase, the vestibule and even the basement. And why not enjoy a show in the company of over 2 000 spectators?
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please inform Food allergy and dietary restrictions
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
IBGuy
10 Nov 2024
Joining Rio Alternative Tours’ Food Tour Experience was a mouthwatering, eye-opening journey through Rio de Janeiro’s flavors and history. Led by the dynamic duo Vicente and Lullie, every stop became an opportunity to taste the city’s essence and hear its stories. We kicked off at Rio’s largest farmers market, which was a feast for all senses. Surrounded by vibrant produce, we sampled juicy tropical fruits and light tapioca crepes, gluten-free treats that were both tasty and unique. The market was bustling, colorful, and felt like a true celebration of local abundance—though we started to regret that “just a little breakfast” we had beforehand! Then we headed to Santa Teresa, where a historic bar awaited with its rich history and iconic caipirinhas. Here, under the cozy ambiance, we learned about Rio’s past, sipped on perfectly crafted caipirinhas, and were reminded yet again of the rookie mistake we made by filling up on breakfast. The Docklands offered a different kind of experience, showcasing Rio’s transformation as old, neglected spaces are turning into vibrant cultural areas. Vicente and Lullie gave us an inside look at the city’s growth, making this stop as thought-provoking as it was scenic. Finally, we ended in Urca, a picturesque neighborhood with stunning views and delicious shrimp pastéis—crispy pastries filled with savory shrimp. By this point, we’d officially thrown in the towel on our earlier breakfast, wondering why we thought that would be a good idea before a food tour. Throughout, Vicente and Lullie kept us entertained and informed with stories of Brazil’s culinary and cultural history. Their warmth, humor, and insights made this tour unforgettable. For anyone who loves food, culture, and a bit of adventure (just don’t eat a big breakfast!), this tour is an absolute must!
MaryBeth_W
31 Dec 2023
I sent numerous messages, tried the phone number, but no reply! I waited 35 minutes and no one showed up!!!!!!
gcheifetz
21 May 2022
We do a lot of food tours around the world and this was one of the best ones! Excellent, personable guide. Good pace and information and of course FOOD. We were worried it wouldn’t have new food or locations because we’d been in Rio a few days doing other tours and eating a lot but it blew us away. Highly recommend!
This tour in Southeast Brazil is organized by Rio Alternative Tour

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