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Secret Food Tour: Rio de Janeiro - 6+ Tastes of Copacabana
170 minutes – 210 minutes
Commentary: Guide · en
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
About this activity
Discover the flavors, music, and soul of Copacabana on our Secret Food Tour. Taste 6+ local dishes, sip fresh coconut water, and uncover Rio’s rich culinary and cultural heartbeat.
Highlights
- Taste 6+ authentic Brazilian dishes in iconic Copacabana
- Sip chilled coconut water on Rio’s world-famous beach
- Discover Rio’s African, Indigenous, and Portuguese flavors
- End with a sweet tropical dessert and our Secret Dish
Full description
This immersive food tour through Copacabana blends Rio’s beachside lifestyle, music, and bold flavors into one unforgettable experience. Starting on the iconic shoreline with fresh coconut water, guests explore the neighborhood where Bossa Nova was born while tasting a curated selection of classic carioca dishes.
Highlights include the playful pork and pineapple sandwich, the rich and comforting shrimp stew rooted in Afro-Brazilian tradition, smoky charcoal-grilled chicken, and a beloved street food pairing of crispy pastel with fresh sugar cane juice. The tour ends on a sweet note with papaya cream and a surprise Secret Dish revealed only on the day.
Led by a passionate local guide, the journey connects food with stories of culture, history, and everyday life in Rio. More than a food tour, it’s a vibrant introduction to the soul of the city: relaxed, flavorful, and full of rhythm.
Perfect for travelers who want to taste Rio beyond the beach.
Your journey begins on the golden sands of Copacabana Beach, where you’ll sip a fresh coconut water straight from the shell — the perfect start to a day full of flavor and rhythm. As we stroll past the legendary Copacabana Palace, your guide will share stories of Rio’s glamorous past and the artists, musicians, and dreamers who shaped its culture.
We’ll continue into the heart of the neighborhood, where Bossa Nova was born, and stop to taste a playful tropical favorite: the Sanduíche de Pernil com Abacaxi — a savory pork and pineapple sandwich that captures Rio’s carefree soul.
Next, dive into Bobó de Camarão, a creamy shrimp stew rich with African and Indigenous roots — one of Brazil’s most beloved dishes. Then, taste Galeto Simples com Molho da Casa, Rio’s famous charcoal-grilled chicken, smoky, juicy, and full of local flair.
Our adventure continues with a Pastel Tropeiro, a crispy fried pastry paired with freshly pressed Caldo de Cana (sugar cane juice) — a classic carioca street food combination.
To finish, you’ll indulge in a sweet and refreshing Creme de Papaya com Cassis, followed by our Secret Dish, revealed only during the tour.
Along the way, your local guide will weave together stories of Copacabana’s culinary evolution, cultural fusion, and beachside lifestyle. This isn’t just a food tour — it’s a vibrant journey into the heart and soul of Rio.
Come hungry, leave inspired, and experience why Cariocas say: “Life tastes better by the sea.”
Food
• Sanduíche de Pernil com Abacaxi (Pork and Pineapple Sandwich) • Bobó de Camarão (Traditional Shrimp Stew) • Galeto Simples com Molho da Casa (Charcoal-Grilled Chicken) • Pastel Tropeiro (Fried Pastry with Savory Filling) • Caldo de Cana (Fresh Sugar Cane Juice) • Creme de Papaya com Cassis (Papaya Cream Dessert) • Our Delicious Secret Dish Drinks
• Fresh Coconut Water • Caldo de Cana (Sugar Cane Juice) • Water (available at select stops)
We’ll continue into the heart of the neighborhood, where Bossa Nova was born, and stop to taste a playful tropical favorite: the Sanduíche de Pernil com Abacaxi — a savory pork and pineapple sandwich that captures Rio’s carefree soul.
Next, dive into Bobó de Camarão, a creamy shrimp stew rich with African and Indigenous roots — one of Brazil’s most beloved dishes. Then, taste Galeto Simples com Molho da Casa, Rio’s famous charcoal-grilled chicken, smoky, juicy, and full of local flair.
Our adventure continues with a Pastel Tropeiro, a crispy fried pastry paired with freshly pressed Caldo de Cana (sugar cane juice) — a classic carioca street food combination.
To finish, you’ll indulge in a sweet and refreshing Creme de Papaya com Cassis, followed by our Secret Dish, revealed only during the tour.
Along the way, your local guide will weave together stories of Copacabana’s culinary evolution, cultural fusion, and beachside lifestyle. This isn’t just a food tour — it’s a vibrant journey into the heart and soul of Rio.
Come hungry, leave inspired, and experience why Cariocas say: “Life tastes better by the sea.”
Food
• Sanduíche de Pernil com Abacaxi (Pork and Pineapple Sandwich) • Bobó de Camarão (Traditional Shrimp Stew) • Galeto Simples com Molho da Casa (Charcoal-Grilled Chicken) • Pastel Tropeiro (Fried Pastry with Savory Filling) • Caldo de Cana (Fresh Sugar Cane Juice) • Creme de Papaya com Cassis (Papaya Cream Dessert) • Our Delicious Secret Dish Drinks
• Fresh Coconut Water • Caldo de Cana (Sugar Cane Juice) • Water (available at select stops)
Included / Excluded
- Fun Local guide
- Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day)
- Food Included
- Pick-up & Drop-off service
- Guide's Gratuity
Meeting point
Start Location
Estátua do Ayrton Senna - Avenida Atlântica - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Know before you book
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- For Specific Dietary needs, email us, to check if we can accomodate your request
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- Not wheelchair accessible
- Recommended Comfortable Shoes
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 days before the activity starts
Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 7 days before the beginning of the activity: possibility of rescheduling Less than 48hours or no show: No refund or rescheduling
Additional information
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.