2026 À la découverte de l’âme culinaire du Vieux Rio
Description
Le Brésil et sa cuisine sont un ragoût sauvage et parfois déconcertant d’influences et de cultures – et la vieille ville et la zone portuaire de Rio sont celles où convergent délicieusement de nombreux éléments disparates du pays. Ces quartiers atmosphériques sont l’endroit où les Portugais ont commencé à construire la ville, où les esclaves africains qui ont été amenés au Brésil ont débarqué pour la première fois, où la samba est née et – surtout – où l’identité multiculturelle et la culture alimentaire de cette métropole animée ont commencé à prendre forme. Au cours de cette visite, nous retraçons cette histoire à travers sa nourriture, en rencontrant les gens qui maintiennent les traditions culinaires du Brésil vivantes et ceux qui en créent de nouvelles passionnantes.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Sur cette place, se trouve l’une des quatre plus anciennes collines de la ville, où l’Ordre franciscain a construit le monastère Saint Antoine, arrivé dans le Brésil actuel en 1500 dans les caravelles Portugaises.
Avenue animée et historique.
La plus grande archive de littérature Portugaise hors du Portugal et régulièrement classée parmi les plus belles bibliothèques du monde.
C'est un lieu de mélange culturel et de nombreux restaurants de la diaspora arabe.
Le président qui a donné son nom à l'avenue, Getulio Vargas, était le président le plus ancien de l'histoire du Brésil.
L'endroit raconte comment le centre culturel de Little Africa centre culturel.
Monument historique.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(12)
The tour was super fun and informative and the food was delicious. It was a real treat to learn more about the beautiful city of Rio and its deep history!
Thank you for the review and for sharing your wonderful experience in Rio. We are thrilled that you enjoyed learning about the city's complex history while tasting such delicious food. Your visit truly helps support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserves the daily life and culinary traditions of the local community.
I’ve been following Culinary Backstreets for years, and was excited to finally do a tour — it was just as fantastic as I was expecting. Marco was a fun and informative guide, and I loved the mix of market / cafe / restaurant stops. I don’t think I would have known to go to each of the stops without a local guide like CB and Marco (and I’m a foodie who loves to research!) I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend CB and Marco. Go, go!
Thank you for the wonderful review and for joining us in Rio. We are thrilled you enjoyed exploring the daily life of the city and connecting with the unsung heroes of our local kitchens. Your support helps preserve these vital culinary traditions and the families behind them. We hope to share more authentic stories and meals with you on a future walk.
The food walking tour with Marco was the highlight of our trip to Rio! We met up with him in the morning and spent the next several hours on a fascinating guided tour with lots of stops for delicious little bites. I wasn’t expecting so much history, that was a lovely surprise. He was so knowledgeable and friendly, tailoring the tour to our interests. The food was absolutely fantastic, truly authentic, and it was so fun to try lots of different things. Some in our group are not adventurous eaters and even they really enjoyed it. We felt very safe walking with Marco and as a result we visited areas I would not have felt comfortable going to on my own. Highly, highly recommend this unique experience to see the city through a different lens. Incredible value for the price!
Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to explore Rio with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed diving into the complex history of the city and discovering the authentic flavors of our local spots. Your participation supports our honest tourism mission and helps preserve the rich traditions of the unsung culinary heroes in these neighborhoods.
This was such an amazing tour. Great history, food and company. An outstanding way to see and experience this special city. Marco was outstanding! So knowledgeable and truly brought the entire experience to life! Don't pass the tour up!
Hello and thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed diving into the complex history and daily life of Rio. Thank you for supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping us preserve these invaluable culinary traditions.
This is an exceptional way to discover downtown Rio while learning about Brazil’s complex history. Marco took us to some really great places that I definitely would have not found my way to while, at each spot, giving us historical and political context. This is for the foodies with an interest in history or hungry history buffs.
Had an excellent day with Marco learning about the wonderful food and culture of Brazil. We had a wide variety of great food. We also had a very engaging and educational conversation throughout the day. I would recommend this to everyone.
Thank you for the review and for sharing your wonderful experience in Rio. We are so glad you enjoyed discovering the food and daily life of the city through engaging conversation. Your recommendation means the world to us and helps support the unsung local heroes who preserve these vibrant culinary traditions.
I met Marco, the excellent guide at the appointed time and place and had the most brilliant food and cultural tour of this amazing city. I'd done a 'sightseeing' tour the previous day and there was no comparison; this was hands down better. Structured around food and food stops, Marco explains the culture, history, economic and social influences on Brazil and Rio visiting markets, cafes, coffee shops, street restaurants, higher end restaurants, museums, churches and even a library! Over 5 or 6 hours you get an amazing insight into Rio and Brazil, all through food. The detail and effort Marco has put into preparing this tour is incredible; it's no set piece tour and I know he constantly refines it based on customer feedback. Very highly recommended, but go early in your trip as you'll want topics up on some of his recomendations!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful review of your time in Rio. We are thrilled that you were able to experience the complexity of the city's culture and history through its everyday culinary traditions. Your participation helps us continue supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and preserving their vital role in the local community.
Juliana was wonderful and so was the food. Highly recommend it.
Thank you for the review and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We deeply appreciate your support of Rio's traditional food artisans and the unsung heroes who keep these culinary traditions alive. It is a joy to share the daily life and rich history of the city with guests like you.
Marco has a rare talent for bringing together food, history and the soul of a city in a way that feels completely effortless. This is far more than a food tour. Through his stories, insights and deep knowledge of Rio, you begin to understand the city’s many layers — its history, its social fabric, its culture and the forces that have shaped it over time. The culinary journey itself is outstanding. From beloved local institutions to contemporary venues, every stop feels carefully chosen and genuinely representative of Rio’s rich and diverse food scene. The food is delicious throughout, but what makes the experience truly memorable is the context Marco provides along the way. Warm, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable, Marco is the sort of host every traveller hopes to find. He doesn’t simply show you Rio; he helps you understand it. By the end of the tour, we felt we had discovered a side of the city that would have remained invisible to us otherwise. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Rio through both its flavours and its stories.
Thank you for the review and for taking the time to explore the many layers of Rio with us. We truly appreciate your support of the unsung heroes and family-run institutions that keep these deep culinary traditions alive. It is an honor to share the complex history and rich culture of daily life in the city with thoughtful travelers like you.
Marco is a smart and knowledgeable guide. He's able to connect the (culinary) history of the city and the country to your own place of birth. He's also a great source of trivia about basically everything. If you think you can skip this tour because you've been to Rio before, don't. He will most certainly enrich your stay here and make sure that you'll walk away with a full stomach and a full brain. I cannot recommend this tour enough!
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are delighted that you were able to connect so deeply with the culinary history and the daily life of the city. By walking with us, you are actively supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping to preserve their cherished culinary traditions.
