Coffee & Cachaça Tour

Discover Brazil’s rich coffee culture with a guided tour through some of Rio’s best historic cafés and artisanal coffee shops. Learn about the journey of coffee from farm to cup, sample different brews, and visit Confeitaria Colombo, one of the city’s most famous cafés.

For coffee lovers and history enthusiasts, this walking tour takes you on a sensory journey through Rio’s historic center, where coffee has shaped culture, economy, and daily life. Stroll through Cinelandia, Praça Tiradentes, and Rua do Lavradio, stopping at traditional cafés and pastry shops to taste the best of Brazil’s coffee scene. Discover the legacy of coffee in Brazil, from its role in colonial times to its modern artisanal production. Along the way, visit historic churches, museums, or libraries, engaging all your senses while uncovering the deep connections between coffee, cachaça, music, literature, and theater.

This versatile and family-friendly experience caters to all ages. While adults savor expertly brewed coffee and cachaça tastings, younger guests can enjoy cappuccinos, pastries, and street art. The tour is also deeply connected to Afro-Brazilian heritage, sharing stories of Black composers, poets, and workers who played a vital role in Brazil’s cultural and economic history.

For those who love local drinks and history, this walking tour through Rio’s historic center or Santa Teresa introduces you to cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. Learn about its production, aging process, and unique flavors while visiting traditional cachaçarias (specialized bars). Explore the vibrant streets, admire street art and historic architecture, and taste artisanal cachaças, including aged and premium varieties. Discover the stories behind this iconic drink and how it shaped Brazil’s culture.

In Downtown Rio, stroll past Cinelândia, Largo da Carioca, and Rua da Carioca, visiting century-old cachaçarias and learning about writers, journalists, and intellectuals who once gathered in these legendary spots. In Santa Teresa, experience the bohemian atmosphere while stopping at iconic bars like Armazém São Thiago (Bar do Gomez) and Bar do Mineiro, famous for their wide selection of cachaças and delicious traditional snacks.