Secret Food Tour: Rio de Janeiro – 6+ Tastes of Copacabana

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.

• 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

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.”

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)

• Copacabana Palace - Avenida Atlântica - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.