Maracana Stadium & Cidade do Samba Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Everything was great, and for football fans it's a good experience

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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.

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off.
Minibus transport.
Entry to Macarena stadium.
English speaking guide.

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

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August 24, 2026
Blanca Lerma Espinosa
Cdmx, Mexico
The guide was very good and it was an excellent experience.
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July 25, 2026
Jose Luis Flori Lopez
Spain
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July 23, 2026
Fabiola Albarran Gutierrez
Estado De México, Mexico
Everything was great, and for football fans it's a good experience
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May 23, 2026
Sandra Villalobos
Bogotá, Colombia
Very comprehensive, but the people offering information could be a bit more friendly; very few people speak Spanish.
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January 6, 2026
Rosario Ruvalcaba
Mexico
Excellent!!… the tour was very nice and we were very happy
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December 31, 2025
Federico
Italy
Normal experience, sambadrome skipped for unknown reasons
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September 4, 2025
Lorena
Argentina
A great experience! The stadium has a designated circuit for touring, but it's a plus to have a guide. It's a shame you can't enter the Sambadrome. It...
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March 31, 2025
Mariana
London, United Kingdom
The tour was really good, Lucio our tour guide gave us a great history lesson about rio and made us feel very welcome and provided a lovely experience...
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March 12, 2025
Gabriela
Uruguay
It was an exciting experience to visit the Maracana and explore it, especially since we're from Uruguay, given the historical significance of the 1950...
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January 25, 2023
Serrana
Uruguay
Excellent, from the punctuality, the activity, the explanations of the guide. All remarkable. The guide Leandro Farias was great and with excellent hu...
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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.

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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.

After a total of around 4 hours, we'll drop you off back at the departure point.

Hotel pickup

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.

Maracana Stadium & Cidade do Samba Tour