Rio Culture and History through the Art of its Traditional Foods

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

  • WALKING GROUP TOUR

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Tour type: Tour in mixed group. (Shared Group)

Live guide & available language: Español, English, and Português.

Tour Duration: 6 hours

Instant confirmation: Yes, every day

Tour start location / Final tour location: In front of the main entrance of Municipal Theater on Praça Floriano, S/N - Centro, Rio de Janeiro

Departure Time: to 12:00

Gastronomy lovers will enjoy to take this guided walking tour of Rio to experience culture and history through the art of food. Take a 6-hour “SHARED GROUP FOOD TOUR” to discover the great diversity of Brazil’s ingredients, aromas, flavors, recipes and typical dishes shaped by indigenous traditions, afro-communities and currents of immigrants from all over the world. 

This delicious walking tour includes numerous tastings of authentic local products that speak to all your senses, such as “pão de queijo”, “coxinha”, “brigadeiro”, guaraná, açaí, pastel, beer, cachaça, and much more. 

This tour is designed to introduce tourists with the typical Brazilian gastronomic treats combining with the best touristic areas of Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods. 

With an expert food guide, lose yourself among sweets and salty snacks at the confectionery Colombo. It’s a fascinating place that is sure to impress not only for its marvellous food, but also for its appearance and rich history that is part of Rio’s historic and artistic patrimony being officially declared as a cultural heritage. 

We then take the cool tram ride from the “downtown” going over the Lapa Arches (aqueduct), following through slopes and cultural spots such as Ruinas Park that overlooks the city offering an amazing view. 

The charming area of Santa Teresa features many trendy bars and restaurants offering several options of snacks and dishes, not to mention its breathtaking views. Don’t miss out on it!

5 minutes from the Arches, connecting Santa Teresa to Lapa, there is the famous Selaron steps, a stairway decorated with colorful tiles. Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Lapa” is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime. Arguably the most colorful area in Rio to drink and taste the best typical food.

Tourists meet the guide just in front of the main entrance of Municipal Theater located on Praça Floriano, S/N - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-050 every day. 

Let yourself be taken away during our tastings and discover the splendor of the rich cultural, historic and gastronomic heritage of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil.

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 Highlights

 This is definitely not a tour to start on a full stomach! It can easily substitute for a meal. Come with an empty belly and an open mind.

 Get the opportunity to socialise and create new friendships with people who share your interests.

 An assortment sweet and salty tastings are included.

 A guide specialized in food culture to present the neighborhoods along with its secrets.

 We have developed relationships with many of the emblematic food shops in the neighborhoods, which allows us to offer unique tastings of quality products, all tried, tasted and selected according to our rigorous criteria.

 We support the community and create authentic experiences by choosing local guides that will make you feel like you left the tour with a new friend. 

 A unique way of not only discovering Rio de Janeiro, but digging into local culture.

 Small group allowing tourists to exchange more with the guide.

 You will be trying 

 Click on the " " sign for a little insight of the tastings and foods.

Coxinha

Coxinha is a breaded and fried dough-based snack filled with chicken, shaped to loosely resemble a chicken drumstick. They can be found anywhere, from gas stations to bakeries and bars to fancy restaurants – and they are really, really good!

Petrópolis Toast (Torrada Petrópolis)

Torrada Petrópolis is a soft bread, slightly sweet and delicate, with a delicious crust. It's greased with butter, toasted on a pan and served with butter and jam. It's simply divine!

Pastel

The pastel is a thin, crispy crust delicacy shaped rectangle holding various fillings inside before being deep-fried in vegetable oil. The pastels are very popular in Brazil commonly found in farmer's market where they are freshly-made at street stalls.

Guaraná 

Guarana is a plant named for the Guarani tribe in the Amazon, who used the seeds to brew a drink. Today, guarana seeds are still used as medicine. 

Guarana is used for weight loss, to enhance athletic performance, as a stimulant, and to reduce mental and physical fatigue. 

We are going to taste the soft drink flavored with Guarana to give us some energy for our walking.

Cheese Bread - (Pão de Queijo)

Pão de queijo means cheese bread. It’s a delightful small, baked cheese roll, very popular snack in Brazil. It’s made with manioc flour, milk, eggs, olive oil, and cheese. 

Go to Brazil and don’t try Pão de Queijo, it’s like never been in Brazil. Don’t miss out on it!

Açai 

The Açai berry looks like a grape and has a delicious tropical, naturally sweet taste. It’s a versatile flavor, a perfect complement to many different ingredients. Açai fruit grows on the açai palm tree, which is native to Brazilian rainforests. 

The new trend at the Brazilian tables is serving Açai in a bowl blended with other ingredients like bananas, Guaraná syrup topping with your favorite fruits, granola, or nuts and serve. 

Brigadeiro

Brazil’s favorite treat, brigadeiros are incredibly addicting.

These tasty sweets are soft and fudge-like on the inside with crunchy chocolate sprinkles on the outside. More than a just a simple sweet candy, the brigadeiro has become a way for Brazilians to show affection, specially to kids, but most adults can’t resist to the charm of this delicious treat. It will win your heart in just one bite!

Fruit Juices

Rio has long been famous for its fruit juice bars. Any time of day or night you'll find residents at bars to get their daily dose of natural vitamins. A couple of tropical fruits native to Brazil, cashew and acerola, pack more vitamin C than any other fruit. Then there's pineapple, passion fruit, mango, cupuaçu, papaya, graviola, guavas, and much more...

Cachaça

Cachaça is to Brazil as tequila is to Mexico. It's Brazil’s most famous cocktail!

Cachaça is a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice. It's the country’s national spirit and the alcohol behind caipirinhas. 

Chopp & Beer

While caipirinha may well be the national drink, what Brazilians truly love is an extra cold beer or chopp (draft beer) for Brazil’s hot and humid days. It is widely available in bars, in restaurants, and in brew-pubs specialized in chopps, snack foods, conversation and music.

 Places of interest 

 Confeitaria Colombo.

 Ride on Santa Teresa Tram.

 Santa Teresa Neighborhood.

 Selaron Staircase

 Lapa Area.

 Ruinas Park

 Cinelândia Area.

 Observations

 It's highly recommended to read the "IMPORTANT INFO", "MEETING POINT" and "FAQ'S" sections before booking.

 The itinerary is taken into consideration meeting at the designated meeting point and walk along the itinerary for tastings, explanations, pictures, contemplation, exploration, and a little shopping for souvenir. 

 

 Inclusions

 Professional / licensed / bilingual tour guide.

 VAT, all taxes and handling charges.

 All tastings and samples are included.

 Tram Tickets

 Entrance fees.  

 Exclusions

 Gratuities & tips. (optional).

 Additional Info

 Confirmation is sent just after the booking is made.

 Tour guide details is sent 1 day before the booking date.

 This tour offers stops en route for tastings, pictures, contemplation, exploration, and a little shopping for souvenir. 

 Adult pricing applies to all travelers.

 Please consider the suitability of such activity before booking. 

 Wheelchair accessibility: Unfortunately, the city does not have a good infrasctructure in terms of accessibility adaptation. 

 What to bring

 Hat or cap.

  An umbrella.

 Sunscreen & sunglasses. 

 Comfortable walking shoes. 

 Comfortable casual clothes.

 Group size

 Groups up to 14 people to share an English and Spanish speaking guide who will escort them during the entire walk.

 Activity Level and Qualifications

 This tour has an Easy level of difficulty. The walk ranges between 1-2 kilometers in length with no elevation. 

 Please consider the suitability of such activity before booking. 

 The tourist must inform the guide before the start of the walk of medical conditions, illnesses or disorders that may be relevant for safety reasons or aggravated during the tour. 

 Cancellation Policy

 If you cancel at least 5 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

 If you cancel between 2 & 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

 If you cancel within 1 day of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

 If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

 Pricing & Payment

 The charge is made in Brazilian currency.

 Tour Operating Days

 Available on every day.

 Tour Duration

 This tour takes about 6 hours counting from the actual beginning of it. 

 Voucher Info

 You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. 

 TIPPING

 Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated. We do believe that if the guests have been happy with their service, the guide and assistant should receive a tip as a token of appreciation. Standard gratuities in Brazil runs around 10 % depending on the service received.

 

 Departure Time

 Meet the guide at the designated meeting point and time at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's departure which is at 12:00 pm. You'll meet your group, pay the tour in cash or credit card (in case it's not already paid), and enjoy your tour!

 Check-in: 11:30 a.m 

 Departure: 12:00 p.m.

 In the very unlikely situation that the customer is not able to locate our guide, please call our emergency telephone number on the voucher.

 Meeting point

 In front of "Municipal Theater on Praça Floriano, S/N - Centro, Rio de Janeiro".

 Reference point: It's a walkable distance from the subway / metro station "Cinelândia".

 Finishing point

 The tour must end at the "Amarelinho bar" on “Praça Floriano, 55 - B - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-050”, which is very close to the starting point, and thus at a walkable distance from the subway / metro station "Cinelândia".

 Tour Duration

 This tour takes about 6 hours counting from the actual beginning of it. 

 

 Please, read these frequently asked questions before booking.
 Do I pass by or visit all the listed sights in the suggested itinerary?

 The tour should NOT cover the full itinerary only if there are unexpected issues.

 The guide must pass by the bars, restaurants, attractions and establishments and get you to taste samples, portions and shots of the proposed selection of tastings and beverages. The guide also explains a little bit of the history, recipe or any curiosity behind the tastings, and walk to the next in the list.

 In case tourists spend more time at a sight or place, it should impact on the tour coverage reducing the number of seen sights. 

 What happens if we arrive late to the tour?

 We recommend arriving at the starting location at least 10 minutes before the tour effectively starts. The e-mail confirmation voucher that you receive the day before the tour should state the tour guide’s name and phone number for any unexpected issue. Any late arrivals, call us or the guide to let us know.

 Do the tours ever get cancelled for weather?

 It's unlikely it rains so much that we are forced to cancel the tour. Most of Rio de Janeiro's rain is in the evenings during summertime, so you will find that most tours are very sunny.

 In case of bad whether, just dress appropriately for the conditions and go for it.

 If the weather is bad, your guide will include as many “bad weather” covered stops as possible.

 If for some unexpected reason we are forced to cancel the tour, all reserved guests will be contacted via email and text to be advised properly.

 What happens if I fail to show up? Will I get a refund?

No, we’re afraid not. If there are extenuating circumstances why you were unable to come, please drop us a line at info@gregtur.com and we will try to find a space for you on a later date, but we cannot guarantee this.

 Can I book the tour and pay on spot to the guide?

 Yes, you can book the tour online and pay the total amount directly to the guide on spot in cash. 

 Can I show up at the designated time and meeting point without booking the tour on the website and join it?

 Yes, you can try to join the tour going to the designated time and meeting point without upfront booking, but we cannot guarantee a spot for you. In case there is a spot for joining it, just pay the amount directly to the guide in cash.

 I bought the tour, but now can’t make that date, can I use it on another day?

 Yes, the booking is valid for 30 days from the date on it has been scheduled, but you should let us know in advance about the change of the date. 

 Are there any other costs regarding entrance fees or sites during the tour?

 No, there are NO fees to pay for entering visiting places of interest during the tour. 

 What does the tour guide talk about?

 All tour guides have complete knowledge about the city sights, culture, history, and social-economic aspects of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. The guide for this tour is also a gastronomy expert and specialized in Brazilian food culture.

 In this group tour, do all tourists speak the same language?

 We may have to mix a group of tourists who speak two different languages. It may be a group of English and Spanish speakers, or it may be English and Portuguese and so forth. 

 The guide maybe has to speak with the tourists switching between the two different languages.

 We DO NOT mix tourists who speak more than two different languages. 

 Do children have any discount?

 Children under 5 while sitting riding on lap on the tram and accompanied by a paying adult are free of charge on this tour. 

 Children aged between 6 and 11 years old pay half the adult’s rate on this tour while accompanied by a paying adult. In order to require the discount, please get in contact with us at info@gregtur.com.

 12-year-olds and older pay the regular adult rate.

 How do I book the tour?

 Just fill out the beside “PRICE FORM” with the required information. 

 The price is shown after all the fields are filled out. If you agree with the price, click on the “BOOK NOW” button.

 The next page is for login, or sign-up in case you still don’t have an account with us.

 After the login, land on a page with a form to collect more information to organize the tour.

 Then go to the “CONFIRMATION PAGE”, and continue on to make the payment on the following page inserting the credit card details.

 At the end of the booking process, you will receive an e-mail voucher containing the confirmation and pick-up instructions.

Confirmed your booking, now start counting down the hours!

 Can I personalize the tour according to what I want to see?

 No. As it’s a group shared tour with other tourists, it can not be personalized. 

 We also offer private tours that are totally personalizable according to your interests and likes. The most popular private tour in Rio de Janeiro is the “Custom Overview Tour Rio de Janeiro” that covers a lot of sights. In order to find it click on here "Custom Day Overview Tour".

 Do other tourists join the tour with me? Or is this tour in group? 

 Yes, this tour is open to anyone who wants to join it. 

 By making a booking with Gregtur, you hereby accept to share the guide with other tourists who might be joining it as well, including minors and people under a disability.

 Can I anytime give up on continuing in the tour itinerary with the rest of the group and guide?

 Yes, you can leave the tour anytime you wish. Sometimes, tourists have to leave before the tour finishes or they like so much an attraction that decide to spend more time at a sight or place. In this case, just let the guide knows that you are quitting the tour for some reason. 

 There is no refunds for such cases.

 What’s the minimum and maximum number of people can I hire a city tour for?

 The tour can be hired for 1 person up to 14 people.

 It's also possible to tour in Rio de Janeiro with groups higher than 14 people, but it’s more worth hiring a private tour in this case as it can be cheaper.

 Does the company have references or reviews of other tourists who hired GREGTUR?

 Yes, we have been delivering tours for about 8 years, and car services for more than 19 years. We have hundreds of customers who left reviews & comments on our TRIP ADVISOR & FACEBOOK pages.

 GREGTUR is the number 1 company on the TRIP ADVISOR rank among hundreds of other tour companies.

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