Brazil · BBQ
Good churrasco & barbecue tours fill up weeks out and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they genuinely differ.
A full day in Rio packed with Christ the Redeemer, key city sights, and optional Sugarloaf cable car, plus BBQ at a Brazilian steakhouse.
“A good trip covering all highlights in Rio Great guide sofas i think ,also helped with walker and wheelchair”
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf views, Selarón Steps, Maracanã and Sambódromo, with optional BBQ lunch on an easy day tour.
“The best experience ever with our tour João Verano, extremely knowledgeable, positive, such a good vibe and fun!”
Full-day Rio highlights: Christ by train, Selaron Steps, Sugarloaf cable car, barbecue lunch, and hotel pickup in South Zone.
“When you pay so much money, you expect the tour to be an English only not in two languages at the same time and I don’t It was so good anyways not the same as I experience from past tours guys. And the food was not as I was expected was not good. This is my opinion although I tipped ithe guide nicely. And also I wasn’t expect 13 people. I was thinking something like six. Thx”
One day in Rio with skip-the-line Christ Redeemer access, cable cars at Sugar Loaf, cog train through Tijuca Rainforest, and barbecue lunch.
“Good overall sights. Include an amazing Brazilian roasted meat luncheon buffet.”
One day in Rio with skip-the-line Christ Redeemer access, cable cars at Sugar Loaf, cog train through Tijuca Rainforest, and barbecue lunch.
“Simply the best way to cover most of the scenic areas in Rio.”
Brazilian Rhythms at the Roxy in Copacabana, with optional Brazilian BBQ dinner and hotel transfers for an easy late-night cultural show.
“We were collected on time and returned to our hotel without any problems. We booked the meal component of this tour and we LOVED the restaurant. The food was great and I would highly recommend the Brazilian BBQ. It was a set price menu consisting of salad then all the meat you can eat served with rice, french fries and onion rings. The dessert was ice cream and fruit salad. Drinks were extra but not over the top. The show itself was caught in a time warp. The venue was old, the table and seating old and the drinks expensive and undrinkable we ordered red wine and couldn't drink it.…”
Brazilian Rhythms at the Roxy in Copacabana, with optional Brazilian BBQ dinner and hotel transfers for an easy late-night cultural show.
“The arrangements for dinner and time it took to get there wasn't well organised. The SAMBA evening was a great experience”
Rio churrasco in Copacabana: cook 10 Brazilian BBQ favorites, sip bottomless caipirinhas and batida de coco, and leave with recipes.
“Wonderful experience. This was the best way to end our vacation. The chef was very personable, and he made things very fun. Delicious food and the best drink tutorial that we all enjoyed.”
Cruise Guanabara Bay with hotel pickup, big Rio sights from the water, and an optional all-you-can-eat Brazilian BBQ lunch.
“The trip was not as expected based upon the reviews, but maybe I just had high expectations.”
Cruise Guanabara Bay with hotel pickup, big Rio sights from the water, and an optional all-you-can-eat Brazilian BBQ lunch.
“Really nice tour, overall. The 2 hour cruise was the perfect amount of time to be out on the bay. We saw all of the 'must see' locations and the ride was very comfortable. Our guide gave us valuable tips for staying in Rio during our transport to and from the hotel. Totally worth the price of admission.”
Rio’s small-group churrascaria BBQ with caipirinha, farofa and salads, plus South American wine pairings for a full, guided 3-hour feast.
“Roberto was the best host for this dinner. Although I was a solo, there was another gentleman who had booked the same dinner that evening as well. Roberto has lived in multiple countries and his respect and understanding of other cultures is truly admirable. I definitely had more than usual share of dinner trying out the various meat options. Roberto gave nice information about Rio de Janeiro as well. Young or old alike, he is well at ease and will make it a memorable evening for anyone. Highly recommended activity if you are in Rio even for a day!”
3-hour Rio Brazilian seafood BBQ by the sea with unlimited caipirinhas, grilled shrimp, octopus, and seabass in small groups.
“Carina was our teacher and she was wonderful. We learned about different local foods, made caipi's the way it should be done! And learned about how to prepare octopus, which i was especially interested in. All in all it was a really wonderful time.”
Gramado Gaucho Night in Brazil pairs a chimarrão tea ceremony, Brazilian barbecue, and live gaucho dance show, with hotel pickup.
“Nice food along with local dancing. Service personal very attentive. Bus service to and from hotel, included in price.”
Private boat tour of Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay with barbecue, open drinks, and customizable stops, including Ilhas Cagarras and Praia Vermelha.
“Had a great tour with Roma around 2 different swimming spots around the Rio Bay Area. Also got to see the beautiful sights of Rio from the water. The staff were very kind and accommodating, always asking if we wanted more food and drinks. Special thanks to Rico who went above and beyond to make great caipirinhas and BBQ through the whole trip! I would definitely do this again and highly recommend!”
A smooth 9-hour Rio highlights loop: Corcovado and Christ, Sugarloaf by cable car, Selarón Steps, Cathedral, Maracanã and Sambadrome views, plus a barbecue lunch.
“Feb 2024 - The tour of the sights was very cool to see, with amazing views of the city! However I was disappointed that there was barely any mention of the African contribution to the foundations of Rio. You cannot talk about the history of Rio without talking about the African people! African people immensely contributed and built this beautiful city into what it is today! As each generation passes their blood, sweat and tears is continually overlooked from generation to generation. However as nature changes their stories will eventually be told.”
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