Carioca Kitchens
Feijoada on Saturday, churrasco charred hard and pão de queijo at the padaria. Rio still cooks with smoke and salt.
Hosted by our Rio de Janeiro tastemaker
Experience hosted by Keley
What you can expect
Rio de Janeiro food tour - Our Rio de Janeiro evening tour explores the food culture of the city as it shifts into night, moving from Ipanema to Copacabana through the local spots that come alive after dark. Over four hours and 12+ tastings, you’ll experience the flavours Cariocas turn to in the evening from local snacks to comforting, home-style dishes.
The essentials
Destination
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
12+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Rio de Janeiro food tour
- Smallest group size in Rio de Janeiro
- Led by Rio de Janeiro tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Paz is not a restaurant, but a prominent Catholic church located at a bustling intersection in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro.
Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro
Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Ipanema, Acaraje de Ipanema (Taty) is renowned for serving authentic Brazilian street food in the form of delicious acarajé—a dish featuring black-eyed pea fritters stuffed with shrimp, vatapá, and other flavorful fillings.
You’ll try
Mini stuffed bean fritters
Sidewalk on Ipanema beach
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Rio de Janeiro food tour, Smallest group size in Rio de Janeiro, Led by Rio de Janeiro tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Keley
Keley S
Keley is the new head guide in Rio de Janeiro.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts — and where it ends up.
Paróquia Nossa Senhora Da Paz
R. Visc. de Pirajá, 339 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20030-002, Brazil
Siqueira Campos / Copacabana
Rua Siqueira Campos, 1 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22031-071, Brazil
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An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$95 per guest.