Ipanema & Leblon Walking Food Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Taste Rio's coastal food culture, from beachside bites to a clay-pot seafood meal
Duration
3.5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Food tastings, drinks, local guide
Highlights
Explore the Carioca way of eating on a guided coastal walk through neighborhood street stalls, corner taverns, and contemporary dining spots. Discover how Indigenous, West African, and Portuguese traditions shaped Rio's table with a local guide fluent in English and Portuguese.
- Pair a hot, crispy pastel with lime-spiked iced mate along the beach
- Sample Amazonian cupuaçu and graviola juices at a neighborhood juice bar
- Trace how Tupi-Guarani cassava processing shaped staples such as farofa and tapioca
- Cross the Art Deco bridge over the Garden of Allah canal between Leblon and Ipanema
- Sit down to seafood moqueca carioca simmered in coconut milk and dendê palm oil, within view of the Atlantic
What's Included
- 5–6 food stops featuring 8+ signature Carioca dishes and street bites
- Paired beverages, including draft beer and caipirinhas
Important details
- The route includes approximately 40 minutes of walking.
- No vegan menu is available.
- Vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free options require advance notice.
- Gratuities for your local guide and restaurant staff are not included in the listed price.
- Arrive on time. A 10-minute grace period applies.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund. No refunds for later cancellations; no changes within 24 hours. Times are local. If canceled for bad weather, you'll be offered a new date or full refund. If the minimum number of travelers isn't met, you'll be offered a new date, an alternative experience, or full refund.
Product ID: 325GU8
FAQs
The food tour is capped at 10 guests.
No. Arrange your own transportation to the meeting point and from the tour's final stop. Neither is included in the listed price.
No. Paired beverages are included, but you'll pay separately for any additional alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
Meeting details
Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, 22420-030, Brazil