Explore Rio’s food scene with a cachaça lover and insider of the best botequins in town.
Rio de Janeiro, · Food tours
Listing highlights
Around 4 hrs experience
Hosted in English, Spanish, Portuguese
What you’ll do
4.97 out of 5 stars, from 108 ratings
4.97, · 108 ratings
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Monica
London, United Kingdom
, · June 2025
Great tour for those who love food, drink, history and culture
Hussain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
, · June 2025
Thanks a lot to Paulo we got to have a great evening tasting the beautiful flavours of Rio. One of the stops was so good that we decided to come back and dine there before leaving the city. Do not hesitate to book this experience. Paulo is so passionate, knowledgeable and a wonderfully pleasant human to be around!
DuBose
Charleston, SC
, · April 2025
This is a great tour! Paolo really knows his stuff. He had great stories behind everything and knew just what to pick n the menu for a true Brazilian food and bev tour. I would definitely recommend this tour. It’s a good deal and Paolo is a treasure trove of information on the food and culture of Brazil!
Neel
Rome, Italy
, · March 2025
Paulo was a great guide and a very knowledgable Carioca passionate about Rio! We went to three great Botequims in the Copacabana area. Fun conversation and insights from Paulo throughout the tour, filled with plenty of chopp draft beer and cachaca. During the tour I tried foods I never would have otherwise known to order and it was delicious. Even re-visited one of the botequims later in the trip - it was that tasty. Can highly recommend.
Buster
Arlington, VA
, · March 2025
excellent experience! great guide, great food and drink.
Noemi
Rio Grande, Argentina
, · September 2024
It was an unforgettable experience! We were able to try different food and drink options in Copacabana's most iconic bars. I recommend this experience to learn more about Rio's food culture. There's no way we could have done it on our own. Paulo is a great expert. He has a lot to share, and we really enjoyed his company and that of the other guests. He chose the best dishes, always adapting to our preferences. This experience gets a 100!!
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Where we’ll meet
Adega Perola
Rio de Janeiro, 22031-072, Brazil
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About me
Food, drinks and culture writer
I'm a journalist focused on food, drinks, cocktails, and cachaça. I wrote a long-running column on Brazil’s "botequins" and have explored local flavors in 100+ cities across 40 countries. I’m a member of the Cachaça Academy and host Airbnb’s first South American Experience.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 18 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is intermediate.
What to bring
Appetite, Thirst, A big pack of laughs, Passion for the Carioca way of life, Comfortable shoes
Accessibility
Step-free bathroom available, Step-free access, Entrances wider than 32 inches, Mainly flat or leveled ground
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
Food tours with knowledgeable hosts
Food tours are led by chefs, food writers, and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.
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Free cancellation
Hidden bar flavors and drinks in Copacabana
4.97 · 108 reviews
From / guest
Free cancellation
What you’ll do
4.97 out of 5 stars, from 108 ratings
4.97, · 108 ratings
0 of 0 items showing
Monica
London, United Kingdom
, · June 2025
Great tour for those who love food, drink, history and culture
Hussain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
, · June 2025
Thanks a lot to Paulo we got to have a great evening tasting the beautiful flavours of Rio. One of the stops was so good that we decided to come back and dine there before leaving the city. Do not hesitate to book this experience. Paulo is so passionate, knowledgeable and a wonderfully pleasant human to be around!
DuBose
Charleston, SC
, · April 2025
This is a great tour! Paolo really knows his stuff. He had great stories behind everything and knew just what to pick n the menu for a true Brazilian food and bev tour. I would definitely recommend this tour. It’s a good deal and Paolo is a treasure trove of information on the food and culture of Brazil!
Neel
Rome, Italy
, · March 2025
Paulo was a great guide and a very knowledgable Carioca passionate about Rio! We went to three great Botequims in the Copacabana area. Fun conversation and insights from Paulo throughout the tour, filled with plenty of chopp draft beer and cachaca. During the tour I tried foods I never would have otherwise known to order and it was delicious. Even re-visited one of the botequims later in the trip - it was that tasty. Can highly recommend.
Buster
Arlington, VA
, · March 2025
excellent experience! great guide, great food and drink.
Noemi
Rio Grande, Argentina
, · September 2024
It was an unforgettable experience! We were able to try different food and drink options in Copacabana's most iconic bars. I recommend this experience to learn more about Rio's food culture. There's no way we could have done it on our own. Paulo is a great expert. He has a lot to share, and we really enjoyed his company and that of the other guests. He chose the best dishes, always adapting to our preferences. This experience gets a 100!!
Some reviews have been automatically translated.
Upcoming availability
0 of 0 items showing
Where we’ll meet
Adega Perola
Rio de Janeiro, 22031-072, Brazil
0 of 0 items showing
Samba Night at Historic Pedra do Sal
Cultural tours, · 2.5 hours
From $38/ guestFrom $38, per guest
, · 4.76 out of 5 average rating4.76
Sunrise in Copacabana - The Best Experience
Outdoors, · 2 hours
From $38/ guestFrom $38, per guest
, · 4.88 out of 5 average rating4.88
All-Inclusive Match at Maracanã
Cultural tours, · 3.5 hours
From $75/ guestFrom $75, per guest
, · 4.81 out of 5 average rating4.81
Immersive experience in the Rocinha favela
Cultural tours, · 2.5 hours
From $33/ guestFrom $33, per guest
, · 4.94 out of 5 average rating4.94
Explore the Pedra da Gávea trail
Outdoors, · 6 hours
From $46/ guestFrom $46, per guest
, · 4.91 out of 5 average rating4.91
Maracanã Football Match with a Local
Performances, · 3.5 hours
From $106/ guestFrom $106, per guest
, · 4.94 out of 5 average rating4.94
Sailboat ride in Rio: sunset or brunch
Water sports, · 3.5 hours
From $55/ guestFrom $55, per guest
, · 4.98 out of 5 average rating4.98
About me
Food, drinks and culture writer
I'm a journalist focused on food, drinks, cocktails, and cachaça. I wrote a long-running column on Brazil’s "botequins" and have explored local flavors in 100+ cities across 40 countries. I’m a member of the Cachaça Academy and host Airbnb’s first South American Experience.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Hidden bar flavors and drinks in Copacabana
Explore Rio’s food scene with a cachaça lover and insider of the best botequins in town.