Rio Bar Food Tour: 4 botecos in Copacabana
Spend about 3 hours eating and drinking your way through 4 traditional botecos in Copacabana, the neighbourhood bars where locals meet, guided by Taste Rio's founder, Murillo. You share 8–14 small plates with beer, wine and a local cocktail included, in a group of no more than 8. From R$449 per person, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
From R$449 per person · all included
Pay securely by card (Stripe). Instant confirmation by e-mail. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- About 3 hours
- 4 botecos
- Max 8 guests, runs with just 1
- Tue–Sat 7 pm · Sun 6 pm · 3 pm on some dates
- Copacabana
- English · Portuguese or Spanish on request
- From R$449 per person, all included
- Free cancellation up to 24 h
What you'll do
- Bars with soulFour botecos with history, each one a place Murillo knows personally, not a tourist bar.
- A surprise menuMurillo curates what arrives: seafood tapas, finger food, fermented dishes. The exact plates and bars stay a surprise.
- Copacabana beyond the beachBetween plates, Murillo tells you the neighbourhood's history and points out the local treasures most visitors walk straight past.
- An easy walkShort hops between bars plus one 15–20 minute walk (1.5 km in total).
- Everyone's welcomeAn LGBTQIA+ friendly tour, open to all, and it runs even if you're the only guest.
What's included
- 8–14 small plates shared by the group (depending on group size)
- Beer, wine and a local cocktail, paced through the evening, with no fixed number of drinks
- Non-alcoholic drinks for non-drinkers (whatever the bar has)
- Murillo as your guide
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (available on request, quoted separately)
- Tips (optional)
Food, drinks and diet
- Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans: Rio bar food is built on meat and seafood.
- Pescatarians are welcome: tell us when you book.
- Allergies (gluten, nuts and others): tell us when you book.
- Alcohol is served from 18. Food-loving teenagers aged 13+ are welcome with an adult.
Meeting point
Lobby of Hotel Atlântico Copacabana, Rua Siqueira Campos, 90 – Copacabana.
The tour ends near Rua Barata Ribeiro, 4. Reminder by e-mail 24 h before and by WhatsApp on the day.
What guests say
Questions
What is a boteco?
A boteco is where locals in Rio go for a cold beer, good food and a good conversation, or a lively discussion. Sitting down at the bar is part of our culture: it's where friends meet and neighbours catch up over small plates (petiscos). This tour takes you to four of them in Copacabana.
Can vegetarians join?
The tour isn't suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Rio bar food is built on meat and seafood, so you would miss most of the plates. Pescatarians are welcome: tell us when you book.
How much do we drink?
Beer, wine and a local cocktail are included and paced through the evening, with no fixed number. Non-drinkers can order any non-alcoholic drink the bar has.
I'm travelling solo. Will the tour run?
Yes, even if you're the only guest. If another date has more people booked, we may offer you the option to switch and share a bigger table, but it's always your choice.
Is Copacabana safe at night for a food tour?
We've run this tour since 2018 without a single incident. Murillo is a local who knows Copacabana's streets well, and you stay with him as a small group (max 8) all evening. As in any big city, bring only what you need and keep your phone out of sight on the street.
Can I book it as a private tour?
Yes: the Private Bar Food Tour runs the same 4-bar route for your group only, from R$525 per person for a group of 8. Ask us on WhatsApp
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. No refund within 24 hours or for no-shows. Rain or shine: tours run in any weather.
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Last updated: 5 November 2026