Rio de Janeiro · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Rio’s Lapa nightlife with cachaça tastings, a free caipirinha, live samba, local bars, and a DJ club for $33.
“The pub crawl was amazing. I had a amazing night. Also, the tour guide marcos was very nice. Definitely would recommend it !”
Watch Rio’s sunset from a small boat with beer, snacks, swimming, and views of Sugarloaf, Niterói, Urca, and the bay.
“If you’re looking for a truly magical experience in Rio de Janeiro, a sunset sailing trip is an absolute must! From start to finish, this tour exceeded all expectations and provided one of the most breathtaking moments of our entire trip. As we set sail from Marina da Glória, the views of Rio’s iconic skyline were already stunning. But as the sun began to dip towards the horizon, the scenery transformed into something straight out of a dream. Watching the golden light reflect off Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the beautiful coastline was simply unforgettable. The crew was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and landmarks.…”
Review of a full-day Petrópolis tour from Rio with imperial sights, lunch buffet, Bohemia Brewery, beer tasting, and return transport.
“When we made the reservation, there were at least two pick-up options right next to our hotel in Leblon (a very popular location). But after the purchase, we were told the nearest pick-up point was actually 2.2 km away, and at a very early hour in the morning. This wouldn’t have been a problem if we had been picked up where we originally booked, but the company made no effort to respect that or to ask the driver to meet us there. The worst part is that, on our way to the only pick-up point they left us with, we were robbed. It turned what was supposed to be a…”
Rio’s shared speedboat tour reaches the Cagarras Islands, with swimming stops, cold beer, floats, and open-water views for $60.
“All the comments about the views etc are true - Rio is beautiful and it was wonderful to see familiar sites from a new angle and to visit the islands we've gazed at from the beach at Ipanema. However, at nearly 50 euros I expected something slicker. The company changed the day and then they changed the time and we were out for quite a bit less than the expected 3 hours. We also had to specifically request to go to the islands we'd booked to go to, as our guide had a different itinerary in mind. On arrival I assumed that the diving we were there to do meant…”
Taste 15 or more Brazilian fruits at a Rio farmers market, with local stories, juices, nuts, and expert guidance in a small group.
“Great experience to taste some of brazils fruits! Cozy market with good vibes with a good guide! I would recommend”
See Rio from the water on a three-hour speedboat tour with beach views, swimming stops, city stories, and complimentary beer.
“me gustaría un tour en español o en otro idioma solo hablo en portugués”
Explore Barra da Tijuca through Brazilian food, caipirinhas, local bars, and a ferry ride to Gigóia Island with an English-speaking guide.
“It eat so good and informative! Loved each detail and the history was begin amazing !”
Taste more than 10 Brazilian specialties, ride the metro, hear samba at Pedra do Sal, and explore Rio’s Little Africa with a local guide.
“Louis was very informative and explained the history of the favelas really well. We were informed of lots of interesting facts and it was good to see another side of Rio. The views from Louis’s home were spectacular ! I would not hesitate to recommend this tour. It was a highlight of our trip to Rio.”
Taste Brazil through sparkling wine, three regional pours, and chef-paired bruschettas at Cave Nacional in Rio's Botafogo neighborhood.
“It was AMAZING!! Karina is super knowledgeable and fun! I learned so much and drank so much delicious wine. Her restaurant is beautiful and the food is super yummy. When I go back to Rio i will definitely be coming back to Cave Nacional!”
Watch Rio Carnival from a VIP box with food, drinks, live shows, a guide, and roundtrip hotel transfers to the Sambadrome.
“Camilla was amazing and made the carnival experience extremely memorable.”
Watch Rio’s sunset from a small Guanabara Bay boat tour with Sugarloaf views, a Heineken beer, swimming stops, and multilingual guides.
Cruise Rio at sunset from Urca to Copacabana, Sugarloaf, Niterói and the Cagarras Islands, with beer and swim stops included.
“We were a party of 8 and it ended up to be a private tour since it was just our family. Our guide Rafael was the best ever, super friendly, knowledgeable about the history and geography, and made the tour the highlight of our entire trip. He was funny, happy and made the vibe so positive. The boat was clean and stocked with ice cold refreshing beverages. We made a stop by Adam and Eve beaches and he patiently waited for us to have a leisurely swim to the beach. The sunset and scenery of the Guanabara Bay were spectacular and we could not ask for a better guide and…”
Explore Rio with Nico Santana on an 8-hour private tour of viewpoints, historic districts, beaches, Tijuca Forest, Sugarloaf, food, and nightlife.
“Amazing tour! Nico customized it based on our interests. Highly recommend!”
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