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Savor the flavors of Brazil on a walking and food tour in the charming Barra da Tijuca district of Rio de Janeiro. We venture to the picturesque Gigóia Islands, a hidden treasure and lovely village.

Highlights

• Savor a variety of Brazilian dishes and drinks in the Barra da Tijuca district
• Enjoy a caipirinha, beers, and some shots
• Take the ferries and explore the picturesque Gigóia Island
• Discover the flavors of Brazil with a guide to lead the way
• Explore the best bars and restaurants on Avenue Olegário Maciel

Description

Welcome to the beautiful neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca, one of Rio de Janeiro's best zones for beaches, bars, and restaurants. In this tour we will explore some of the most iconic parts of Barra, such as Jardim Oceânico (or Oceanic Garden, and you will soon realize why it is called like this) and the Gigóia Islands, a hidden treasure, considered as Rio de Janeiro's very own Pantanal, where you might get the chance to spot capybaras and crocodiles. All this while exploring the bars for food and drinks around the area! As we walk around the beach front, we will cross into Olegário Maciel Avenue, a bohemian, gastronomic hub in Barra. There, customers will be able to choose from a plethora of dishes according to their tastes, such as feijoada, picanha (rump steak), carne de sol com aipim na manteiga (sun-dried meat with yucca soaked in butter); or, for the more adventurous, chicken hearts skewers, alongside popular snacks such as pão de queijo and coxinha de galinha, besides much more depending on one´s hunger. From Olegário Maciel, we continue our march to the ferries and visit the Gigóia Islands, a picturesque part of Rio de Janeiro, often known as the Pantanal (swamps) of the south. The islands also feature many bars and restaurants, where the customers can finish the tour with a refreshing caipirinha or two. Important notice: there is a small fee for crossing the island (3 reais each way, paid only in cash). Food and drinks costs are also extra (credit card accepted)! This DOES NOT include the contribution to the guide (cash only).

Includes

Welcome caipirinha Appetizers Main dishes Desserts Beers in each restaurant Some shots Tour guide Meet the locals Loads of fun

Important Information

• Unfortunately, this tour cannot be adapted to vegetarians and vegans. If you are interested in doing the tour, but your partner or friend is a vegetarian or vegan, please book for only one person (or the number of non-vegetarians interested in doing the tour). Your partner is welcome to walk along and he or she can order food separately, as the restaurants can provide vegetarian and vegan options. For groups larger than 10 people, please let me know as soon as possible your intention in doing the tour so I can reserve and guarantee tables at the restaurants. This is especially important from Thursday to Saturday. Due to the the logistics of fitting everybody inside the restaurants, the total number of participants in the tour cannot exceed 15 people.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund