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4.75 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage through cooking class

Join me, the chef at one of Brazil’s top Afro-Brazilian restaurants, as we set off on a culinary journey. My dishes honor the tradition of the orixás—the spirits representing nature's forces in Candomblé, an Afro-Brazilian religion. • We’ll begin with a tribute to Oshun, the goddess of love and beauty, as sacred rhythms performed by an Ogã help set the tone for a warm, spiritual experience. • Next, we’ll enjoy a refreshing drink while we learn how Afro-Brazilian cuisine connects tradition, spirituality, and storytelling. • After our brief history lesson, I’ll guide you as we prepare a dish that harkens back to Candomblé tradition, using ingredients rich in history and symbolism. Along the way, I’ll share personal stories of family, faith, and African heritage. • Finally, we’ll sit down for a communal meal. You’ll leave with new recipes, a deeper connection to Afro-Brazilian culture, and plenty of memories to cherish.

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Shop, cook, and dine with acclaimed Rio chefs

Step into the heart of Rio’s vibrant food culture, visiting a bustling organic open market and learning to cook traditional Brazilian dishes with me, the chef and owner of Trégua Cozinha. • At the market’s colorful stalls, select local ingredients like mandioca (cassava), sweet potato, and azedinha (sorrel), and almeirão (chicory)—all essential components of Brazilian cuisine. *It is important to note that the ingredients may vary depending on the time of year. • Next, head to the restaurant’s kitchen for a brief discussion on Brazilian gastronomy. You’ll learn secret tips for balancing brazilian flavors. • Follow step-by-step instructions to cook Trégua Cozinha’s signature dishes, including cebolinha com repolho (green onion with cabbage), castanha de caju (cashew nut), and chicken gravy, before savoring the meal you’ve learned, served with Brazilian maté. *the dish will follow the season. So the signature dish may change depending of the time of the year. You’ll leave with a full belly and a new appreciation for Brazilian cuisine.

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Brazilian Elixirs: exclusive beverage with spirits expert

Discover Brazilian spirit treasures in an unforgettable setting with a celebrated Female Spirits Curator and her team! Be guided by the expert to taste artisanal exclusive cachaças, unique vermouths, and unrevealed fruit-based wines that celebrate Brazil’s rich heritage on an exclusive tasting experience in a waterfront restaurant, led by a renowned spirits expert. • Settle into a cozy tasting space to discover the story behind 6 unique products that showcase the soul of the country. I’ll detail the cultural significance and artisanal processes behind each sip. • Learn to appreciate the subtle distinctions between fruit-based bubblies and vermouths, identifying how Brazilian ingredients lend depth and character to every sip. • Finally, we’ll dive into the national spirit—cachaça. You’ll taste pure and aged versions, learning about traditional distillation and how the unique woods of Brazil impart distinctive color, flavor, and aroma. You’ll leave with a renewed understanding of Brazil’s artisanal drinks and unforgettable memories of a true island escape. And you will have the opportunitie to bring some with you to your place and keep this memories alive for ever! Or, at least until last the bottle you take. Experience has a minimum of 4 people needed to be realize. Food is not included. The event is weather-dependent, so we’ll keep you posted if anything changes!

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Vegetable-based tasting menu with Brazilian chefs

Experience a Brazilian tasting menu celebrating the vibrant flavors of locally sourced, seasonal vegetables. Our multi-course menu takes you on a journey through inventive, artfully presented dishes that showcase the beauty and diversity of plant-based cuisine. • You’ll savor a carefully curated tasting menu featuring fresh ingredients in combinations that highlight flavors and textures. • You’ll learn about our inspiration for each dish . • Expand your understanding of the delicious possibilities in vegan dining. We’re excited to share our passion for Brazilian plant-based cooking with you.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Taste Rio’s flavors with an artisanal ice cream maker

I’m excited to welcome you to Sorvetiño, my ice cream shop in the iconic Copacabana neighborhood, where I’ll be bringing back the distinct flavors of our “Love Letter to Rio” Collection for this experience. • We’ll begin with a blind taste test of four unique carioca ice cream flavors, each inspired by a classic beverage from the city: mate with lemon, guaravita, caipirinha, and passionfruit batida. • After taking your guesses for each sample, I’ll reveal the flavors, and we’ll enjoy shots of the original drinks that inspired the frozen treats. Guests under 18 can participate, and instead of the alcoholic flavors, they will receive an extra portion of the two non-alcoholic options. At the end of the experience, you’ll choose your favorite flavor to take home with you, along with a Sorvetiño sticker and poster.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Brazil Uncorked, A Guided Tasting Through Brazilian Wines

Join me for a sommelier’s journey through Brazilian wines. I’ll guide you through a tasting that reveals Brazil’s unique wine regions and varietals, sharing tips on tasting techniques. • I’ll welcome you with a Brazilian vermouth and an introduction to the country’s wine history and regions. From there, we’ll sample select Brazilian wines—from renowned labels to hidden gems—each with unique tasting notes. • The wines will be presented with cheeses from São Paulo estates, allowing you to discover the harmonies between flavors. You’ll leave with a new perspective on Brazilian wine. It’s possible to buy some bottles in the end of the experience.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Get a taste of Brazil at an artisanal baking class

Spend an evening in my cozy artisanal bakery, Martoca - Padaria Artesanal, for a hands-on class making pão de queijo (cheese bread) and rich Amazonian chocolate cookies. Whether you’re visiting São Paulo or simply looking for a unique way to enjoy Brazilian flavors, this baking class will leave you with warm memories—and even warmer treats! • Mix, shape, and prepare pão de queijo using authentic techniques before baking them to golden perfection. • Craft rich, chocolatey cookies using Castanha do Pará (Brazil nut) butter, my own unique creation. From mixing the dough to shaping each cookie, you’ll experience the process from start to finish. • While the treats bake, enjoy your freshly made pão de queijo paired with my signature coffee or tea. We’ll chat about Brazil’s vibrant food culture and the ingredients that make these recipes so special. You’ll leave with printed recipes, newfound baking skills, and—if any are left!—a share of the delicious treats we’ve made together.

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Craft Brazilian cocktails with the head bartender of Picco

Join me, the owner and head bartender of the award-winning Picco, for a fun-filled deep dive into the art of Brazilian cocktail making. • I’ll welcome you to Picco—which is famous for its creative cocktail menu—and give an overview of ingredients used in this style of mixology. Split into groups and dive into the creation of our first drink: a Brazilian old-fashioned made with tonka bean syrup. • Craft three more drinks showcasing our region’s unique ingredients: a Brazilian twist on the Corpse Reviver #2, a negroni sbagliato made with sparkling cashew wine, and a Cuban-inspired daiquiri featuring cambuci, a tangy fruit native to Brazilian’s Atlantic rainforest. • As we mix, pour, and enjoy each drink, I’ll explain the recipe and backstory behind each one, guiding you through the mixology process step by step. You’ll leave having tasted some of Brazil’s signature flavors and learned new techniques, plus a bottled cocktail to take home with you.

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Mix custom cocktails with a food critic

Join me for a guided walk through the Feira da Glória, one of Rio’s most vibrant open-air markets. As you explore the bustling stalls, I’ll help you select seasonal fruits, native herbs, & rare ingredients, sharing their history, cultural significance, and how they shape the world of Brazilian mixology. Then we’ll go to a bar where you’ll experience the artistry of one of Rio’s most innovative bartenders. • We’ll begin our 90-minute journey by meeting at the entrance to the Feira da Glória market for an overview of Brazil’s cocktail traditions and the importance of fresh, seasonal ingredients. • Next, we’ll take a guided walk through the market’s stalls, sampling fruits like cupuaçu, graviola, & caju, while learning about their cultural & role in Brazilian mixology. Together, the group will select fruits & botanicals to turn into a custom cocktail. •We’ll then walk to Surubar for a behind-the-scenes look at Brazil’s cutting-edge cocktail scene. Master bartender Igor Renovato will transform the handpicked ingredients into a signature cocktail. • You’ll end the afternoon with a private tasting session. You’ll learn how to use fresh ingredients at home during a free-flowing discussion. Food and cocktail lovers craving a personalized blend of history, culture, & world-class mixology, will leave this immersive journey with an appreciation for all Brazil’s flavors have to offer

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Caipirinha-making masterclass at award-winning bar

Join me, an award-winning bartender at my bar, Esquina do Souza, for a caipirinha masterclass where drinks, flavors, and culture intertwine, offering a taste of vibrant São Paulo. • Explore the rich flavors of cachaça, Brazil’s quintessential spirit, as you learn to prepare and taste three caipirinhas. Using a variety of tropical fruits, each cocktail highlights the vibrant and refreshing tastes unique to Brazilian mixology. • Under my guidance, you’ll gain insight into selecting the best ingredients, mastering the balance of flavors, and perfecting the muddling technique that brings out the essence of each fruit. • As you sip your creations, enjoy a classic Brazilian treat—a coxinha, a deep-fried chicken snack—to complement your cocktail experience. You’ll leave having experienced a truly authentic taste of Brazil and our culinary culture. You’re welcome to linger and chat at the bar afterwards.

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4.82 out of 5 average rating, 4362 reviews

Get to know Rio main attractions

In this experience, we will pick you up from your home* and take you to get to know the most important points of the city. We will begin immediately by visiting Christ the Redeemer (ticket included), to avoid queues and take the best photos; then the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, an artistic area with its exclusive tram and then the Selarón Staircase, one of Rio's most famous sights. From there we will go to the Metropolitan Cathedral, a unique building in downtown Rio. Afterwards, we visited Maracana Stadium from outside. We stop for lunch** * right after. After lunch we go to visit the Parque Lage. Parque Lage is a historic and cultural park located at the base of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. While it is an independent site with its own history and attractions, Parque Lage is part of the Tijuca National Park, a vast protected area that includes one of the world’s largest urban rainforests. At the end you have two options: we can take you back home or drop you off at Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf) (ticket not included), where you can take a cable car up to the top of this magnificent hill. *Pick up and drop off in some areas of Rio's south zone. If you are in another region, such as Leblon and Barra da Tijuca, we will arrange a meeting point. ***Lunch is not included in the price. *** Sugar Loaf Ticket is not included *** Bring some insect repellent

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Backstreet bar-hopping & Brazilian tapas

We'll meet up in a lively bar in Lapa for a few drinks and some of Rio's famously delicious bar food. After visiting an ancient 'hole-in-the-wall' cachaça bar, we'll either head up into the North Zone or to Santa Teresa - in either case, we'll visit a couple of awesome little locals' bars. In each place we visit we'll have drinks - caipirinhas, locally brewed beers, cachaças and 'batidas' - as well as more food: traditional bar food snacks (think: Brazilian tapas) plus more substantial dishes. We'll visit gritty locals' bars and some fancier places too. Towards the end of the tour we'll return to the liveliest part of Lapa (packed full of bars, restaurants and samba clubs), or to a street samba event near the Port Zone. Here we'll finish up with a final drink and the guide will help you decide on the perfect follow-up activity, whether it be a bar, a samba club or just a taxi back to your hotel :) Other things to note: This tour focuses on traditional Brazilian drinking (and eating) culture, so it doesn't really work for people who only drink wine. Please come hungry and thirsty!

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Curta uma noite de samba em um antiquário cenário de novela

Já pensou em curtir um show de samba ao vivo em um casarão mágico do século XIX? O casarão é conhecido mundialmente por sua decoração com rico acervo de móveis e objetos antigos. Esse lugar especial possui 7 ambientes encantadores e super fotografáveis! Divirta-se nessa atmosfera lúdica, se jogue no bar com os drinks customizados e prove o melhor da culinária e da música brasileira. Iremos curtir uma noite em uma das ruas mais tradicionais da Lapa, a Rua do Lavradio, onde são promovidas feiras de antiguidades prestigiadas pelos mais conhecidos antiquários da cidade. Venha experimentar!

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 840 reviews

Foodies about town

This delicious introduction to food and drinks from around Brazil is unlike any other. Over the course of 4-5 hours, we'll eat and drink our way across the most interesting parts of Rio that most visitors never get to see. We'll start in one of Rio's bustling street markets, where we'll taste exotic fruits and street food dishes. After that, we'll head to my favorite Brazilian-Portuguese restaurant in Lapa for a taste of old-school Brazil, where the waiters dress in white jackets, and serve the most delicious salt cod croquettes in town. From there, we'll wander into Centro, the oldest part of the city to visit a secret foodie hotspot, a hole-in-the-wall serving classic boteco snacks (think Brazilian tapas). We’ll then take a short ride to Flamengo, where we'll taste the uniquely delicious regional dishes, first from Northeastern Brazil and finally from the Amazon. IMPORTANT: There is a different meeting point each day of the week and the Airbnb app is not able to handle this, so we will give you detailed information on how to get to the meeting point in a message after you book. ALSO: We generally do NOT serve feijoada or the rodizio style churrasco (all you can eat barbecue). But we can help you find the very best of both!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews

Coffee Hunters

This is an walking tour experience through the Historical Center of Rio de Janeiro, discovering cafes hidden in narrow streets and commercial buildings! Rio de Janeiro is a city with an incredible architectural variety that hides small 18th century churches and incredible local cafes that only those who live and work in the region know. The coffees are included in all stops of our tour. All the coffees on our discovery and tasting route are organically produced on Brazilian farms by local producers. This is a tour for all the coffee lovers around the world!

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Diy Bar Monte Verde

As experiências no DIY Bar são únicas e individuais Temos o cardápio de porções, drinks alcoólicos e não alcoólicos e temos o cardápio dos kits para prática de atividades manuais, que é escolhido na sua chegada. As experiências incluem o kit com trabalho artesanal, a aula com a professora Paula Bars, um balde de pipoca e um copo personalizado do bar por kit.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 364 reviews

Rio Bar Food Tour

Join us on this inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly and unique Food Tour of Rio's local and family-owned bars. Discover the rich flavors and unique stories behind each of the four local bars we visit on this Food Tour, uncovering their signature food and drinks. Though we focus on the culinary, you will also savor a distinct beverage at each stop. From beer and wine to home-made drinks and Caipirinhas. This culinary tour lasts 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on group size, with all food and drinks included in the price! Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Important Notes: - Our tour is primarily designed for non-vegetarians, but alternatives can be available upon request. - We can adapt the tour for allergies, weather conditions, or time constraints, ensuring a seamless experience. You’ll be informed of any changes in advance - Solo Travelers, you are welcome, I will try to accommodate you the best I can in days with other guests. If not possible, tour will still happen with single guests.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviews

Taste Rio de Janeiro with Private Chef Thiago

One of my secrets in the kitchen is to control the fire very well, balance the flavors, and textures, and always use fresh ingredients, at their best moment. I cook with love for it and surprise all your senses! Take advantage of our group discounts: ★ 10% OFF — groups of 4 to 5 guests ★ 15% OFF — groups of +6 guests To have a closer look at my menus check out the What's Included section below. Learn the secrets hidden within each dish, and enjoy a delicious multi-course meal. Get ready to discover the taste of Rio de Janeiro without leaving your own dining room! I will arrive 90 minutes before your preferred dining time in order to begin working my magic. I won't arrive empty-handed! No-no, I will show up at your doorstep equipped with every ingredient needed in order to prepare your meal. Feel free to put your apron on and cook some of the dishes with me! I am eager to share with you the secrets behind my recipes and Rio de Janeiro's local hidden treasures. Not in the mood? Well then lay down, relax, enjoy a few appetizers, and allow me and my team to take care of you. Eat, share, drink, laugh, and explore the Rio de Janeiro dining scene from your own table. Oh and don’t worry about tidying up, everything will be left spotless for you to continue to enjoy! Please note that to book an experience there is a minimum of 2 guests required.

5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Santa Teresa Art Experience Tour

Our tours are designed to show not only the traditional sights but also hidden gems and unvisited places, as well as those actually frequented by locals. Let's discover Rio's most charming neighborhood: Santa Teresa, its streets, bars (let's taste the local flavors!), famous houses, such as Laurinda Santos Lobo's and we will also visit some artists' Atelier, where besides knowing the work of each artist we can talk to their own! We seek to integrate communities and the local economy into our tours in order to develop collective work and partnerships that benefit all involved and delight our visitors. What drives us is the enthusiasm for our history, culture and our art! Other things to note We can walk or take the tram to Santa Teresa neighborhood.

Food and drink activities in Brazil

Food and drink activities led by local experts

Celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage through cooking class

Shop, cook, and dine with acclaimed Rio chefs

Brazilian Elixirs: exclusive beverage with spirits expert

Vegetable-based tasting menu with Brazilian chefs

Taste Rio’s flavors with an artisanal ice cream maker

Brazil Uncorked, A Guided Tasting Through Brazilian Wines

Get a taste of Brazil at an artisanal baking class

Craft Brazilian cocktails with the head bartender of Picco

Mix custom cocktails with a food critic

Caipirinha-making masterclass at award-winning bar

Top-rated food and drink activities

Get to know Rio main attractions

Backstreet bar-hopping & Brazilian tapas

Curta uma noite de samba em um antiquário cenário de novela

Foodies about town

Coffee Hunters

Diy Bar Monte Verde

Rio Bar Food Tour

Taste Rio de Janeiro with Private Chef Thiago

Gastronomia Portuguesa em Niterói

Santa Teresa Art Experience Tour

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