Street Food, Art & Beaches
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Port
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$179.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most thrilling food cities with its unusual fusion of Portuguese, Brazilian and Japanese cuisines. This special small-group tour is your ticket to discovering beaches and cultural highlights while sampling some iconic tastes.
Your first stop is at the Selarón Steps -- a colorful landmark named after its creator, Chilean painter and sculptor Jorge Selarón. Before 1990, this was just an ordinary set of steps in a poor neighborhood. Selarón devoted more than 20 years of his life to converting these stairs into a masterpiece. What do you think?
Next, you’ll head to a juice bar in the buzzing Copacabana neighborhood to sample one of Brazil’s signature flavors -- açaí. The açaí berry comes from a palm tree that grows in Central and South America. People native to the Amazon region have been using açaí for its health benefits for centuries. This superfood contains more antioxidants than any other berry. You’ll also taste tapioca in Brazilian-style stuffed pancakes made from the crushed root of the cassava plant.
After a panoramic drive by some of Rio’s most famous beaches -- Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana -- you’ll stop at a beach kiosk and try the renowned caipirinha -- a classic cocktail made with sugarcane liquor, smashed lime and sugar; what’s not to love? You’ll also sample appetizers such as fried empanadas and french fries.
Your next stop is at Flamengo Park. Sip a chilled local Guarana soda and take in the unforgettable view of Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado.
In the port area, your guide will point out two museums to visit on your own (at your own expense) -- Tomorrow’s Museum and the MAR (Rio Arts Museum) -- en route back to the ship.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Rio de Janeiro. Tour requires a considerable amount of walking. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour may operate differently during Carnival; expect heavy congestion and delays. Tour does not operate on Sundays.