Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Brazil and its cuisine are a wild and sometimes baffling stew of influences and cultures – and Rio’s old city and port zone are where many of the country’s disparate elements deliciously converge. These atmospheric neighborhoods are where the Portuguese began building the city, where the enslaved Africans who were brought over to Brazil first landed, where samba was born and – most importantly – where this bustling metropolis’s multicultural identity and food culture started taking shape. On this tour we trace that history through its food, meeting the people who are keeping Brazil’s culinary traditions alive and those who are creating exciting new ones.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
At this square, it lies one of the four oldest hills in the city, where the Franciscan Order built the Saint Anthony Monastery, who arrived in today’s Brazil in 1500 in the Portuguese caravels.
Busy and historic avenue.
Options
Discovering the Culinary Soul of Old Rio
What‘s Included
Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the highlights of our time in Rio.
Sol P,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco has a rare talent for bringing together food, history and the soul of a city in a way that feels completely effortless. This is far more than a food tour. Through his stories, insights and deep knowledge of Rio, you begin to understand the city’s many layers — its history, its social fabric, its culture and the forces that have shaped it over time. The culinary journey itself is outstanding. From beloved local institutions to contemporary venues, every stop feels carefully chosen and genuinely representative of Rio’s rich and diverse food scene. The food is delicious throughout, but what makes the experience truly memorable is the context Marco provides along the way. Warm, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable, Marco is the sort of host every traveller hopes to find. He doesn’t simply show you Rio; he helps you understand it. By the end of the tour, we felt we had discovered a side of the city that would have remained invisible to us otherwise. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Rio through both its flavours and its stories.
A culinary tour through Rio's soul
MMBosscha,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco is a smart and knowledgeable guide. He's able to connect the (culinary) history of the city and the country to your own place of birth. He's also a great source of trivia about basically everything. If you think you can skip this tour because you've been to Rio before, don't. He will most certainly enrich your stay here and make sure that you'll walk away with a full stomach and a full brain. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
Delicious Food
22justicet,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience, Marco our tour guide was insightful and knowledgeable during our tour, really explaining the culture of the food. The food was absolutely delicious!! I would recommend you do this tour!
Loving the sights sounds and tastes of Rio!
LornaCarl,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and her BFF along with myself spent 5 hours walking and eating. Marco was our guide for the day and he was awesome. His English is exceptional and he has a great sense of humor, plus he is very knowledgeable about the local architecture and history, which we love. We walked through the streets of Rio Center and discovered some of the small quaint enclaves of the local gastronomy. Everything we tried was a tasty discovery, and there were no extra fees. Even our stop for a coffee (Marco knew a place!) was wonderful. We've done a few Culinary Backstreet tours and they never disappoint. If you're a foodie, these people know where to take you! Thanks again Marco.
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