Backstage at Maracanã
Visit changing rooms, a warm-up room, and a conference room, and take photos at the edge of the lawn that hosted the World Cup and the Olympics.
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Available in Português, English
Take a tour that combines the two greatest passions of the Carioca population: carnival and soccer. Go behind the scenes of the samba school universe and the famous Maracanã - the arena for important Rio soccer games.
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Dress up in Carnival costumes and take incredible photos
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Take a basic samba class
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Understand the history of Brazilian soccer at the Maracanã Museum
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Feel the thrill of reaching the turf that once hosted the World Cup and the Olympic Games
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Taste a delicious Caipirinha — a typical Brazilian drink
Barracão da Grande Rio
Enter the Samba City and see how the floats and costumes of a samba school are produced.
Fantasy, samba and caipirinha
Put on a Carnival costume, learn the basic steps from an expert, and toast with caipirinha, juice, or water.
Itinerary
Board an air-conditioned vehicle at hotels in the South Zone or Barra da Tijuca. The tour starts at 14:00, and the search takes place before that time.
See pieces loaned by Zico, the number 7 jersey worn by Garrincha in the Cup of 62, and the ball and net from Pelé's thousandth goal.
Learn about the areas players pass through before and after games.
Take photos at the edge of the field, at the reserve bench, and in the crowd area.
In Cidade do Samba, understand how floats and parade costumes are born.
Learn about the origin of samba and the parades with images and videos.
Choose an original school costume, wear it and take pictures.
Learn the basic steps from an expert.
Finish with caipirinha, juice or water and return to the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
It's included
- Guided tour with transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets to Cidade do Samba and Barracão da Grande Rio
- Costumes to wear and photograph
- Ticket for the Maracanã Tour
- Basic samba class
- Welcome drink: caipirinha, juice or water
- Professional tour guide with live commentary in Portuguese and English
- Round trip from hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and Barra da Tijuca. We don't search in Hostels or Accommodations/B&Bs.
It's not included
- Meals
- Tickets for games and/or events at Maracanã
- Tips (optional)
Voucher orientation
ITINERARY
Enjoy a half-day tour discovering the main passions of Rio de Janeiro's residents. Get an authentic and special experience as you discover exclusive areas of the greatest temple of Brazilian soccer and discover what Rio Carnival was created directly from the City of Samba.
Start the tour at the Maracanã stadium, going behind the scenes of the most important soccer stadium in Brazil. See the collection of historical objects about important moments, matches, and players at the stadium; such as pieces provided by Zico, a number 7 jersey worn by Mané Garrincha in the Cup of 62, and the ball and net from the soccer King's thousandth goal match.
Also have fun visiting the changing rooms, the field area, and the heating and press conference room. At this time, feel free to take photos next to the sideline of the field, on the bench, or in the crowd area.
Leaving Maracanã, head towards the GRES Academics of Grande Rio barracks and discover the secrets that are revealed only during the Carnival parade: the production of floats and costumes. You'll understand the concepts and work involved during the creation process.
Go through old allegorical components, take photos, and head to the colorful exhibition room. With the images and videos in the classroom, learn about the birth of samba and the samba school parades.
Get in the Carnival mood and choose one of the many legitimate Carnival costumes available to wear and photograph. Learn the basic Samba steps from an expert and finish your tour by experiencing the “flavor of samba” with a typical Brazilian drink, caipirinha. Your party will be complete!
Return to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
DEPARTURE & RETURN
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Departures from Monday to Saturday from Hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and Barra da Tijuca. We don't search in Hostels or Accommodations/B&Bs.
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Starting times 14:00. Tour duration: 4 hours
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Please contact the company responsible for the tour to confirm the pick-up time.
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The pick up starts before the tour start time
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
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Please enter the name of your hotel to arrange your pick-up time
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Age range: children 3 to 11 years old and adults from 12 years old.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Children up to 2 years old do not pay, as long as they don't occupy a seat
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This tour operates rain or shine
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Round-trip transportation available at hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) and Barra da Tijuca
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Please enter the name of your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
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The pick up starts before the tour start time
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This tour requires a minimum of 2 people for operation.
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Inside the stadium there is a snack bar, souvenir shop and official stores of Rio's main teams (Flamengo and Fluminense).
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The Maracanã Tour offers complementary experiences upon payment on site: Souvenir Photo and Plaque Goal. Payment can be made in cash or by credit/debit card (all flags, including international cards).
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It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and bring water.
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On match days at Maracanã, the tour may be suspended without notice. In these cases, cancellation with a refund or rescheduling of a date will be possible at no cost.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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1 day or more before the tour, full refund
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Cancellations on the day of the tour will not be refunded