Afro Brazilian Food Experience in Rio de Janeiro

4.8 (4 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Afro-Brazilian cuisine is a living heritage of ancestral memory, spirituality, resistance, and creativity, revealing the profound connections between African diasporas through food. Born from the forced encounter between African peoples, Indigenous populations, and European colonization, it preserves knowledge, ingredients, and traditions that continue to shape Brazil’s cultural identity.

First introduced as Zungu Tour (a signature tour) at the "Black Travel Summit", this experience was renamed Afro Food Tour by Etnias to reflect its broader purpose: connecting history, culture, and gastronomy across the African diaspora.

Through historical sites, expert guides and tastings curated with Black culinary Chefs, discover how food carries ancestral knowledge, sacred traditions, and shared histories. More than a culinary tour, Afro Food Tour offers a deeper understanding of Black heritage, cultural continuity, and the people who keep these traditions alive.

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Options

Full Experience | Meals + Drink

Duration: 5 hours: Meet us at the hotel/accommodation entrance.
All inclusive: One Black-owned Afro-Brazilian restaurant
Set menu considering dietary restriction
2 meals + 1 dessert + 1 drink
Full Experience with Transport: The tour starts at your hotel when we pick you up there. We'll visit at least 03 restaurants to taste Afro Brazilian Food.
Transportation: Car | Minivan | Bus

Essential Experience | A Meal

Duration: 2 hours: Meet us! The tour starts at 11:30 AM in front of the Museum of Art of Rio de Janeiro.
A starter + a main course + a dessert

The Experience: One Black-owned Afro-Brazilian restaurant
Set menu considering dietary restriction
A starter, a main course, and dessert
Meet Us at Mauá Square: Meet us at Museum of Rio Art and get a food context, history and flavours.

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Soda/Pop

What to expect

  1. Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR
    20m
    Starting point of the tour. Get the context about the experience.
  2. Igreja de Sao Francisco da Prainha
    15m
    Stop at the Prainha region to know about the local history and its relation to the Afro Brazilian Food.
  3. Pedra do Sal
    15m
    Stop at Pedra do Sal to know about the local history and its relation to the Afro Brazilian Food.
  4. Rio de Janeiro
    1h
    Experience in a local afro brazilian restaurant

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For the Essential Experience, meet and greet us at the entrance of the Rio Museum of Art, at Praça Mauá.
For the Full Experience, our driver will pick you up at your accommodation. Please send us a message with your accommodation address so we can arrange your pickup. Our guide wears a blue t-shirt.

End point

You’ll discover how black encounters shaped shared memories, flavors, and cultural practices that continue to influence Afro-Brazilian cuisine to this day. After that, get ready to visit a restaurant (s) to taste all the history learned.

End point

At this stop, you'll learn about the social life of Black communities in Pequena África and how people came together, exchanged experiences, and built connections across different diasporas within Brazil.

End point

At this point, you’ll be introduced to the experience of the day, beginning with the history of Rio’s port area and the influence of Black communities on the region and the development of Brazilian cuisine.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.8 (4)

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