Food tours Rio de Janeiro
Feijoada Experience. Feijoada is Brazil's iconic black bean stew made with different meats, traditionally served on Saturdays. A food tour might take you to a local restaurant or eatery specialising in feijoada, where you can taste this hearty dish along with traditional accompaniments like rice, collard greens, and orange slices. Brazilian BBQ (Churrasco). Experience a Brazilian BBQ, known as churrasco, where you will be served an array of grilled meats served on skewers. Food tours might take you to a traditional churrascaria (BBQ restaurant) where you can enjoy a variety of meats along with sides like salad, rice, and farofa (toasted cassava flour). Seafood. Given Rio’s coastal location, seafood is a significant part of its cuisine. A seafood tour might include tasting dishes like moqueca (a Bahian seafood stew), fresh ceviches, and grilled fish. Ada tours can take the stress away and help you organise a hassle free trip of a lifetime. Our expert team will arrange the best experiences to suit your personal preferences and requirements. Our highly experienced guides and drivers will be with you from the moment you land at the airport until the end of your adventure. Street Food and markets. Explore Rio's bustling street food scene, which includes coxinha (deep-fried chicken croquettes), pastéis (savoury pastries), and kibbeh (meat-stuffed bulgur pastries). Visiting local markets like Feira de São Cristóvão can provide a closer look into regional specialties, including tapioca (cassava pancakes), sweet pastries like brigadeiros (chocolate truffles) or bejinhos (coconut truffles) and various tropical fruits. Tours often include samples of these unique and delicious foods. The Mercardo Municipal is a great place to sample local produce, artisanal cheeses, and cured meats. Tours often include tastings of fresh fruits, exotic ingredients, and local specialties like pão de queijo (cheese bread).
Bossa Nova & Samba Bar Experience. Why not combine Rio's musical heritage and enjoy Bossa Nova or Samba music whilst tasting traditional Brazilian dishes and drinks. Cachaça and Caipirinha Tasting. Cachaça is Brazil’s national spirit and the key ingredient in the famous caipirinha cocktail. Tours might include visits to local bars or distilleries where you can taste different varieties of cachaça and learn about its production. Coffee tasting. Infamous for its coffee, no culinary tour is complete without sampling the country's best coffee. Culinary Workshops. How about joining cooking classes where you can learn to make Brazilian dishes such as pão de queijo, brigadeiros, or feijoada yourself, guided by local chefs.