Inside Rio’s Markets: Taste 15+ Exotic Fruits with a Guide
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Taste your way through Brazil’s fruits with a local guide in a real market. Learn the stories, recipes and cultural secrets behind each exotic bite. Fun, surprising and flavourful walking tour in Rio.
Highlights
- One of Rio’s most unique and surprising cultural activities
- Try 15–20 exotic tropical fruits you’ve likely never seen before
- Get expert insights on nutrition, history, uses, and flavor
- Walk through a real farmer’s market with a friendly local guide
- Learn fun facts, food tips, and even fruit-based Brazilian recipes
Description
This is not a cooking class or a restaurant tour.. it’s a flavorful walk through Brazil’s biodiversity, led by a passionate local fruit expert.
You’ll stroll through a real farmer’s market in Rio, where your guide will select and open exotic fruits for you to taste, some you’ve heard of, many you definitely haven’t.
As you eat, they’ll share:
°Nutritional value
°Cultural background & folklore
°Seasonal availability & economic impact
°Traditional uses, including Brazilian recipes and drinks
From tangy acerola to creamy cashew fruit, and from bold tropical juiciness to sweet surprises, this tour will open your palate and your perspective.
Most guests say they didn’t know what to expect and were blown away:
“100 stars if I could!”
“Tasted fruits I’d never even heard of.”
“Fun, educational, and super tasty!”
Who It’s For:
°Travelers curious about local culture beyond the tourist track
°Food lovers, fruit fans & smoothie addicts
°Families, couples & solo travelers looking for something different
°Anyone who wants a light, fun, walking experience in Rio
Includes
Guided tasting of 15+ tropical fruits
Walking tour of a local farmer’s market
Cultural insights, nutritional info & fun facts
Tastes of juice, nuts, and native Brazilian ingredients
Local guide fluent in English (and passionate about fruit!)
Photos and stories to bring home with you
Important Information
- since you'll be trying small portions of various fruits, we don't recommend you skip breakfast
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund