An Authentic Exploration of
The Local Carioca Bar Culture

Experience the essence of Rio de Janeiro through its vibrant bar scene with our Bar Food Tour. This highly rated (more than 600 five-star reviews!) guided journey offers a deep dive into the city's culinary bar traditions, highlighting the flavors and stories that define Carioca culture. Join Murillo in this tour.

Tour Highlights

Curated Bar Visits: Explore four local 'botecos' in Copacabana, each selected for their unique offerings and history

Diverse Culinary Tastings: From seafood specialties to classic meat preparations, accompanied by local beverages such as special homemade drinks and caipirinhas.

Cultural Insights: Led by an authentic local guide, gain an understanding of the social and historical contexts that have shaped Rio's bar culture.

Inclusive Atmosphere: The tour has a welcoming environment, open to all guests, including solo travelers and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Tour Details

Duration: Approx. 3 to 3.5 hours.

Small Group Size: Limited to 8 participants to ensure a personalized experience.

Meeting Point: Central place in Copacabana that will be shared after booking confirmation.

Number of stops: We will visit 4 (four) different bars, botecos that have soul and some connection to Murillo.

About food and drinks: Between 6-10 different tastings, and 3 to 4 different drinks.

No extra payments required all included.

Important Information

Dietary Considerations: While the tour can accommodate pescatarians, it is not recommended for vegetarians or vegans.

Booking Flexibility: Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start of the tour.

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Join Taste Rio's Bar Food Tour to explore the city's rich culinary heritage and experience the authentic flavors that make Rio de Janeiro a true gastronomic destination.

Join Taste Rio's Bar Food Tour to explore the city's rich culinary heritage and experience the authentic flavors that make
Rio de Janeiro a true
gastronomic destination.

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Why Taste Rio?

Taste Rio is led by Murillo Pijnappel, the pioneer of food tours in Copacabana. Since 2018, we’ve been offering a unique taste of the neighborhood, refining our tours based on feedback from over 1,200 guests and earning more than 600 five-star reviews across platforms like Airbnb and Viator. We focus on a variety of authentic flavors beyond the typical fried food, with drinks paired at each bar for a fuller experience. Most importantly, we’re proud to be an inclusive, LGBTQIA+ friendly tour, welcoming everyone to enjoy the best of Copacabana.

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Meet your guide!

Born in Rio de Janeiro, raised in the Netherlands. Murillo looks foreign, but is a true Carioca. His passion is food, bars, Fluminense and his Wife (not exactly in this order, of course). 

Explore Rio
like a local

Experience Rio with Taste Rio. Join our 5-star rated Rio Bar Food Tour and meet people from all over the world while enjoying the city's best food and drinks. For a private experience, take the Rio Bar Food Tour with just your friends, family, or colleagues. Or, let us show you the real Rio on our City Tour, visiting the city's most authentic spots and avoiding the usual tourist traps.

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E-mail: info@tasterio.com
WhatsApp: +55 21 988-531-547
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