Brazil · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
21 reviewed
These 15 are the picks from 21 lunch experiences gathered here. Cost, duration and the one detail that matters sit under every entry, so choosing takes five minutes.
A smart 8-hour Rio highlights circuit with Christ the Redeemer, Selarón Steps, Maracanã and Sambadrome, Cathedral stained glass, and Sugarloaf lunch.
“Everything was great and João did everything perfectly! 10/10 👍🏻”
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps and Maracanã with Sambódromo views and BBQ rodizio lunch, plus hotel pickup in Rio.
“Wonderful first full day in Rio. Our guide Lucia was amazing. We had our two kids (ages 8 and 5) with us and she was so wonderful with them. A great day seeing some of Rio’s most famous sights.”
Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande by schooner, with lunch, multiple island stops, and snorkel time in clear Atlantic water.
“Leo was a great guide. This trip would be better if you had more time on the islands you have about 30-40 minutes for each island . One of them you have an hour but because you eat there. Maybe less islands for more time. Other than that guide was great, boat crew was great, food was not the best but definitely worth checking out the islands.”
Skip-the-line Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf plus Tijuca train and a barbecue lunch option, with hotel pickup in Rio.
“Semi-private tour with very friendly guide and driver and one other couple - much easier than with a large van. Plenty of time at Sugar Loaf and Cristina Redentor. Did not see stadium (closed) but visited Selaron staircase.”
Full-day schooner ride from Rio to Arraial do Cabo, with lunch and multiple swim stops in famously clear blue waters.
“Small buss, uncomfortable seats. The driver was nice and good driver 👍 When we boken the tour it said English speaking guide, but Shell spoke only portugese so we didn't understand a single Word the said. She was talking and gave the other passengers a LOT of information but we get any information at all. On the boat she hade to use Google to translate and give us information for the beach. The trip was nice overall and we can really recommend it, if you understand english. The staff on the boat was nice and funny, and they gave a lot of information, in portugese. 👍”
Petrópolis day trip from Rio. See Dom Pedro II treasures, the neo-gothic Cathedral, Crystal Palace photos, plus optional lunch and beer.
“The trip to Petrópolis was a delightful day, and our tour guide Julio was exceptional. He explained everything in Spanish, Portuguese and for 3 of us English. It was packed with different tours and it was photographers dream. The places we visited where fabulous and we're worth every real. Lunch was an all you could eat buffet and large selection of different foods. Although I didn't leave until 9.15 we didn't return until 8.30pm. I definitely would recommend this to tour to any traveller.”
Arraial do Cabo by schooner from Rio: Blue Cave, Meteoro Hole, Prainhas and Farol Island plus lunch, for $90.
“Es un viaje muy impresionante fundamentalmente por la belleza del mar y la naturaleza circundante. Adicionalmente, el guía fue encantador, al igual que el grupo de personas del tour”
Hit Rio’s top icons in 8 hours with a small-group guide, tickets for Christ and Sugarloaf, and an included buffet lunch.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Rio Tour with Eduardo! What an incredible day! Eduardo took us to all the highlights — Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, and more — while sharing great stories and local tips. Everything was smooth, fun, and well-organized. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Eduardo as your guide!”
Schooner ride from Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande with Lagoa Azul snorkeling, beach stops, and optional lunch.
“Passeio básico para quem vai a Angra, pelo preço vale a pena e você consegue mergulha e curtir um pouco a praia. Porém, levem lanches. No barco a única opção de compra era fandangos e o preço do almoço (se não estiver incluso) é absurdo. Um prato simples de filé de frango com batatas fritas é 170 reais, e não há outra opção para se alimentar. De resto, o passeio vale a pena.”
Full-day Búzios boat trip from Rio with lunch, swim stops, and free time on Rua das Pedras. Long day, but great sea views.
“Ainda não acabou mas foi o horror da minha vida tenho 71 anos, já viajei pelo mundo todo. 10 vezes no Brasil e nunca tive uma guia tão horrível, como mandei mensagem devido a um atraso de 1 hora a senhora RAQUEL péssima guia quando chegou e depois de lhe dizer que não me avisaram do atraso, simplesmente me mandou sair do bus, dizendo que seria uma pena eu continuar (somos 4 pessoas de 72, 71, 72e 74 anos chamou-me por imensas vezes merda de portugueses, vocês são uma merda. Acham isto normal. O mínimo que a agência devia ter feito era mudar-nos a excursão. Tive medo de seguir com…”
Angra dos Reis day trip from Rio with Lagoa Azul, Cataguas Island, and Praia de Japariz lunch, plus a long boat and bus day.
“Experiência espetacular! Voltarei com toda certeza para esse paraíso. Começou chuvoso o passeio, mas logo o Sol abriu... mesmo com a chuva é tudo lindo!”
A half-day Guanabara Bay schooner cruise from Rio, with big-name landmarks by water and an optional Brazilian BBQ lunch upgrade.
“Very nice tour friendly host really looked after us and very good English speaker. Boat trip very enjoyable and finished with a lovely meal . Would recommend”
Full-day Petrópolis tour from Rio: lunch buffet, three Bohemia tastings, Imperial Museum, cathedral, Crystal Palace, and more.
“Me encantó el tour!! Pasamos un día excelente con Rafael, un guía con toda la disposición y gustoso de compartir su conocimiento. Ribero, nuestro chófer, excepcional. Muchas gracias!”
Ilha Grande boat tour from Rio with calm-water swim stops, optional lunch in Japariz Beach, and a guided day trip with hotel pickup.
“la compañía que realiza el tour simplemenete no apareció y nos informo 2 horas despues que ese día no se haría el tour. no he recibido el reembolso”
Angra dos Reis schooner cruise with Lagoa Azul, Cataguás, and beach lunch, plus Rio transport, for a full day on the water.
“Many things on this trip did not match the description. The day started with getting a phone call at 0640 saying the bus was outside waiting (tour was supposed to start at 0730). It took 2 hours to pick everyone up. We then had a 2 hour trip (AFTER the 2 hour pickup of everyone) to a boat with 120 people - the tour description says 45 people max. When I questioned the amount of people I was told that only applies to the bus, not the actual tour. The boat was a party boat. The music was so load you could not hold a conversation with the person right…”
