Food Tours in Brazil: 7 Picked and Priced

1.Pub Crawl in Lapa with Cachaça Tasting and Live Samba

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 881 reviews · 4 hours · from $33Our pick

Meet guides such as Andressa, Raffa, Marcos, or Nayara for a four-hour Lapa pub crawl. Taste at least four cachaças, enjoy a free caipirinha near the Arcos da Lapa, visit Selarón Steps, dance to live samba, then finish with Brazilian funk, pop, and reggaeton at a club.

“We were a large group and we’d so much fun! Andressa and Phillipe really knows their stuff and took care of us! Would definitely recommend!”

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2.Jolimont Winery Tour – Visitation and Tasting – Canela RS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · from $23

At Vitivinícola Jolimont in Canela, you’ll learn how grapes become wine, hear the winery’s story, enjoy attractive vineyard scenery, and finish with eight tastings. The visit lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. The virtual reality production tour is currently unavailable because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Compramos um ingresso com a data do dia e só depois que foi efetuado todo processo de compra é feito o pagamento foi que liberaram o ingresso para data do dia seguinte.”

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3.Historic Centre Walking Tour & Cachaça Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 1h 30m · from $19

Meet your English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide at Santa Rita Church for a 90-minute walk through Paraty’s old center. Learn about Indigenous peoples, colonization, Freemasonry, and the town’s sugar, gold, coffee, and pau-brasil eras. The tour ends at a local bar with a taste of Cachaça Gabriela, a sweet blend of cachaça, honey, clove, and cinnamon.

“The tour of Paraty was absolutely wonderful. Thiago is incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the town’s history to life and helping you truly understand its roots. A journey through the past, expertly guided and deeply engaging. The cachaça tasting is also a must! Daniela”

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4.São Paulo 5 Hour Private Tour With Fruit Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $161Top rated

This five-hour private São Paulo tour links Paulista Avenue, MASP, Batman Alley, Sé Cathedral, Mercadão, Ibirapuera Park, and MAC USP. Your guide and driver can adjust the route to your interests, and airport pickup is available. Guides such as Isaac, Mauro, Juliana, Osmar, Pedro, and Nelio have led this tour.

“Julianna was an absolutely fantastic guide for our private tour around São Paulo! She was not only knowledgeable but also super friendly and attentive, making the experience truly memorable. Julianna tailored the tour to our interests and made sure we got the most out of every moment. Her passion for the city really shines through, and we left with a deeper appreciation for São Paulo. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional tour”

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5.Liberdade Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Join Giuliano for a two-hour walk through São Paulo’s Liberdade district, tasting Japanese pastel, onigiri, takoyaki or tempura, Korean choux pastry, sugarcane juice, and more. You’ll hear how Japanese immigration shaped the area while also discovering its Brazilian, Korean, Chinese, Haitian, Congolese, and Afro-Brazilian influences.

“We had Giuliano as our guide and he was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the historic areas of the city and the food was incredible. Would highly recommend.”

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6.Family Legacy Tasting Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $20

At Cristofoli Vinhos de Familia, a family winemaker or sommelier guides you through a technical tasting in Bento Gonçalves. Expect 60 mL pours of selected wines, bottled water, and stories tied to the family’s Veneto roots. The small setting, vineyard views, and personal service make this a good stop for wine lovers who prefer depth over a large commercial tour.

“Intimate place, beautiful! We were taken care of by family members.”

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7.Historical Tour with Cachaça Tasting – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $11Best value

Meet Paraty Tours at 5:30 pm for a guided walk through Paraty’s UNESCO-listed historic center. You’ll see four churches, the Religious Arts Museum, Casa da Cultura, colonial houses, art studios, and an authentic cachaçaria. The guide explains local architecture, legends, and cachaça production. Admission fees are extra.

“Foi td muito bom, pois o guia conhecia muito bem todo centro histórico. Farei novos roteiros qdo eu voltar.”

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