Rio Gastronomy: Culture & History Through The Art Of Food – Walking Group Tour
Join a delicious guided food tour in Rio de Janeiro's lively Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods where you visit unique local restaurants and specialty shops and sample different foods and beverages.
Enjoy foods that contain some of the most important elements found in traditional Brazilian cuisine like açai, pão de queijo, coxinha, brigadeiro, tapioca, and pastel, more.
Hop on a charming tram ride going over the Lapa Arches aqueduct, and passing by Ruinas Park to marvel at panoramic views of the city as you make your way from downtown to Santa Teresa.
Taste local beer, as well as delicious cachaça on your route, and learn about the culture and history of Rio and the family traditions behind each food locales you visit. Combine all that with the best touristic areas while the guide answer any questions you might have
This is definitely not a tour to start on a full stomach! It can easily substitute for a meal. Come with an empty belly and an open mind.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Confeitaria Colombo, R. Gonçalves Dias, 32 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20050-030, Brazil
Lose yourself among sweets and salty snacks at the confectionery Colombo. It’s a fascinating place that is sure to impress not only for its marvelous food, but also for its appearance and rich history that is part of Rio’s historic and artistic patrimony being officially declared as a cultural heritage.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Station of Santa Teresa trams, R. Lélio Gama, s/n - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-080, Brazil
We then take the cool tram ride from the “downtown” going over the Lapa Arches (aqueduct), following through slopes and cultural spots such as Ruinas Park that overlooks the city offering an amazing view.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
Santa Teresa has become an artist enclave in recent years, and is a great place to spend an afternoon, wandering among eateries, enjoying a cold beer, and checking out trendy bars and restaurants offering several options of snacks and dishes, not to mention its breathtaking views. Don’t miss out on it!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lapa - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
5 minutes from the Arches, connecting Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime. Arguably the most colorful area in Rio to drink and taste the best typical food.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Amarelinho da Cinelândia, Praça Floriano, 55 - B - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-050, Brazil
At the end of the tour, have a spot at a traditional Rio's bar to have a cold beer.
While caipirinha may well be the national drink, what Brazilians truly love is an extra cold beer or chopp (draft beer) for Brazil’s hot and humid days. It is widely available in bars, in restaurants, and in brew-pubs specialized in chops, snack foods, conversation and music.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- VAT, all taxes and handling charges.
- All tastings and samples are included.
- Tram Tickets
- Entrance fees.
- Entry/Admission - Confeitaria Colombo
- Entry/Admission - Station of Santa Teresa trams
- Entry/Admission - Amarelinho da Cinelândia
Exclusions
- Draft beer and beers.
- Gorjetas. (optional)
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- We maintain the social distance among tourists in shared group tours keeping groups reduced.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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