The Maracana is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. Explore the interior of this mythical sporting venue and hear all about its amazing history when you take our fantastic guided tour. And you can also visit the Cidade do Samba, the centre of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
Description
Once we pick you up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro at the chosen time, we will drive to the iconic Maracana Stadium.
During our guided tour, we will learn all the secrets about this football temple, which was built for the 1950 World Cup. In the same tournament the so-called "maracanazo" took place: Uruguay's defeat of Brazil in the final. We will learn all about this and other stories linked to the history of the stadium.
During the tour, we will also visit the dressing rooms of the Maracana, adorned with shirts of the famous Brazilian teams. We'll also have access to the VIP box and the press room, where you will feel like genuine footballers and elite coaches!
At the end of the stadium tour, we'll make our way to the heart and soul of the Rio de Janeiro carnival, either Cidade do Samba or the Sambadrome, depending on availability. Here, we'll do a sightseeing tour and learn that Carnival is not only a party for the locals, but that it is an essential part of their culture, and discover the stories about the most important parades that have taken place in the city.
After a total of around 4 hours, we'll drop you off back at the departure point.
Hotel pickup
The tour includes pickup from hotels in the south zone (Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Flamengo) and the downtown area of Rio de Janeiro. If you're staying in other areas, please let us know in order to determine a new meeting point.
You can also enjoy this service from the cruise port.
Please note
The itinerary could be affected during Carnival celebrations, in which case we'll contact you to inform you of possible changes.
