Lapa Evening Street Food & Caipirinha Tour in Rio
Description
- An Authentic Carioca Night Out: Skip the heavily commercialized tourist zones of Copacabana. We take you straight into Lapa—the pulsing capital of Rio's nightlife—to eat, drink, and hang out exactly where locals do after dark. - The Ultimate Evening Fuel: This isn't just a snack tour; it's a moving feast. With 6 heavy-hitting local snacks like rich pães de queijo, savory coxinha, crispy codfish cakes, and grilled garlic bread, it completely replaces dinner. - Iconic Drinks Included: Taste the true liquid soul of Brazil! From refreshing lime-infused street mate to authentic cachaça, numbing Jambu shots, and a massive 500ml street Caipirinha by the world-famous Selarón Steps. - Safe, Expert Group Navigation: Navigating downtown Rio at night can feel intimidating for solo travelers or first-timers. Our expert English-speaking local guide ensures a fun, completely safe, and seamless walking experience from the central metro station to the Arcos da Lapa.
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Meet your guide at the historic Carioca Station as the city transitions into night. We kick off at a local favorite for a warm cup of gooey Pão de Queijo (12 pieces to share) paired with a traditional, refreshing ice-cold Mate with Lemonade (300ml)—the quintessential Rio street refreshment.
Step back in time at a historic, century-old local tavern. Here, you'll toast the night with an authentic shot of artisanal Cachaça and a tongue-numbing shot of Amazonian Jambu to share. To balance the drinks, you'll dig into two traditional chicken Empadinhas (savory, flaky oven pies).
Head deeper into the lively streets of Lapa. At this neighborhood staple, we taste two of Brazil's absolute favorite savory bar bites: a portion of crispy, golden Bolinho de Bacalhau (6 codfish cakes) and traditional teardrop-shaped chicken Coxinha (6 units).
Visit the world-famous Selarón Steps as they light up for the evening. Here, we stop at a legendary street stall for a massive, freshly muddled 500ml street Caipirinha. Sip Brazil’s national cocktail while soaking in the vibrant bohemian energy and colorful tile mosaics.
Keep the energy moving down the lively bohemian alleyways of Lapa. We stop at this popular local hotspot to snack on a fresh portion of piping-hot, crispy Fried Polenta—the ultimate savory comfort food to share among friends.
Conclude the food journey at the famous street wall of Lapa right by the iconic Arcos da Lapa aqueduct. Bite into a freshly grilled, smoky Pão de Alho (Brazilian Garlic Bread) stuffed with rich garlic cream and melted cheese, leaving you in the absolute perfect spot to continue your night out in Rio.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Giovanna is a delight! We enjoyed every minute, bite and sip of this tour — from the cheesylicious pastel to the tongue-tingling cachaça & jambu. Highly recommend!
A great way to be introduced to Brazilian food, drinks, and nightlife. Giovanna was a great host. She took my wife and I out to some great bars that we otherwise wouldn’t have found and certainly helped us try things that we wouldn’t have even known were Brazilian specialties. Overall it was a great introduction to Lapa and Rio’s excellent nightlife. Thank you, Giovanna!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you and your wife enjoyed discovering Lapa's hidden gems with Giovanna. We'll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to her. We hope to see you again on another Foodprint Tours adventure!
We did this tour yesterday with Felipe, and we highly recommend! He was an incredible tour guide and showed us sides of Rio we wouldn’t have been able to experience with our limited knowledge of the city. We can’t wait to explore the city with the better understanding of the cuisine and bar scene as we know now. Thanks Felipe for the amazing time!
Thank you so much for the high recommendation! Everyone at Foodprint Tours is thrilled that Felipe could show you those hidden sides of Rio and give you a deeper connection to our local culture. It is wonderful to know you now feel confident exploring our incredible cuisine and bar scene on your own. We will definitely pass your kind words along to Felipe—he will be so happy to hear them. Enjoy the rest of your time exploring Rio!
Amazing Rio night food tour in Lapa that showed us a completely different side of the city. Our guide Giovanna was friendly, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable, making the experience fun and engaging. We discovered local spots, flavors, and hidden gems we would never have found ourselves. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience another side of Rio.
What a fantastic review — thank you! We love hearing that the tour gave you a fresh perspective of Rio de Janeiro beyond the usual tourist path. Lapa has so much personality, and we’re glad Giovanna’s energy and local knowledge helped turn the evening into something truly special. Finding those tucked-away spots and authentic flavors is exactly what we aim for. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you again with Foodprint Tours somewhere else in the world soon!
The Lapa night food tour was unforgettable! The streets were buzzing with music and energy, and every stop offered authentic Brazilian flavors — from savory bites to sweet treats and a perfect caipirinha. The guide’s passion and local insights made the evening feel immersive and fun. A fantastic way to experience Rio’s nightlife and taste its true street food culture! Giovanna our guide was fantastic! Please request her if you want a great time.
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed discovering the vibrant side of Rio de Janeiro through its food, music, and local atmosphere. Lapa has a character all its own, and we’re glad Giovanna made the experience fun, welcoming, and memorable. She’ll be so happy to hear your feedback. Thanks again for choosing Foodprint Tours — we’d love to host you again in another city soon!
Wonderful experience...Giovanna our tour guide was a pro ...she took us on an adventure around Lapa street taking in the sights sounds, tastes and music and the History.Perfect hostess we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.You get to experience a different scen in Rio at night.Thank you Giovanna..you were awsome
We’re thrilled to hear Giovanna made your evening in Rio de Janeiro so special. Lapa truly comes alive at night, and we’re glad you got to experience its music, flavors, history, and energy with such a fantastic guide. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Giovanna. Hope to welcome you again with Foodprint Tours in another city soon!
