• Casa Fidalgus - A thoughtfully curated destination in Ipanema, highlighting Brazilian producers, local ingredients, and artisanal products that offer guests a taste of flavors from all over the country.
• Big Nectar - A quintessential Rio juice bar and snack spot, celebrated for its natural juices, sandwiches, quick meals, açaí, and its 24-hour carioca lifestyle.
• Amazônia Soul - Bringing the essence of Northern Brazil to Rio, this venue offers Amazonian and Pará-inspired cuisine, featuring regional dishes and açaí. TasteAtlas recommends it as an authentic spot for açaí na tigela.
• Zig Zag - A traditional Rio boteco, a casual neighborhood bar where locals enjoy cold beer, pastéis, fried snacks, and classic Brazilian comfort food.
• Restaurante Faraj - A relaxed Arabic-Brazilian eatery in Ipanema, renowned for esfihas, kibes, kaftas, and chopp, adding a Rio twist to Middle Eastern favorites.
• R. Souza Lima, 16 B - Café e Bar Aboim, a small, local-only boteco, so discreet it’s not even on Google. This no-frills Copacabana boteco near the beach features plastic tables, cold beer, hot pastéis, and the laid-back sidewalk vibe cherished by locals.
• Bar da Frente - A creative boteco offering playful Brazilian bar snacks. Its renowned “Porquinho de Quimono” won Comida di Buteco in 2014, and the Copacabana location serves the brand’s classic petiscos.
• Boteco Belmonte - A prominent name among Rio’s botecos, known for cold chopp, a vibrant carioca bar scene, and its signature open empadas.
• Adega Pérola - A Copacabana landmark established in 1957, famed for its seafood petiscos, Portuguese-style tapas counter, and classic Rio bar ambiance. It was honored as Patrimônio Cultural Carioca in 2013.

• 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.