Rio de Janeiro Small-Group Maracana, Sambodromo Tour
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Overview

Discover Brazil’s passion for football and samba on this small-group tour. Start at the famous Maracanã Stadium, visit the Football Museum, and take a shot at scoring a penalty. Then, dive into the world of samba at the Sambadrome, learn about Carnival traditions, and try on dazzling costumes before ending the day with a taste of Brazil’s iconic caipirinha cocktail.

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Ratings & Reviews

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An Unforgettable Experience at Maracanã

josephjA6931PO, Oct 2025

The Maracanã tour was absolutely amazing! Experiencing the most famous stadium in Brazil, feeling its history, and walking through the behind-the-scenes areas was truly unforgettable. The guide was very attentive and shared fascinating insights. Highly recommended for football fans and anyone wanting to experience the magic of Maracanã

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Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your feedback! You're very important to us! We always choose the best guides to provide excellent service!

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hushjuststop, Feb 2025

The guide Rodrigo did a good job and was very solicitory. Meeting the Maracanã was an old dream of my father that with Rio Paseos and trails was possible to realize.

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Rose_M, Apr 2024

Alberto was a wonderful guide. Very soft spoken but knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed the visits to Maracana stadium and School of Samba! I would highly recommend this tour to my friends and family.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio

Missed Communication

Jessica_W, Apr 2024

Unfortunately the tour was canceled but the operator did not communicate with me before or after. I spoke with Viator customer service who helped me. I was able to rebook with another operator.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello Jessica, We would like to express our sincere apologies for the experience you had regarding the cancellation of the tour to Maracanã and Academicos da Grande Rio. We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience caused by the lack of prior and subsequent communication. We completely understand your frustration and want you to know that we are committed to providing high-quality service and a positive experience for all of our customers. We recognize that we failed to meet our expectations on this occasion and are taking steps to ensure that situations like this do not occur again in the future. We appreciate your understanding and patience in dealing with this situation. We are happy to hear that our customer service team was able to help you reschedule your tour with another operator. If there is anything else we can do to remedy the situation or if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future for a truly memorable experience. Yours sincerely, Ana

Itinerary

  • Maracana Stadium

    Explore the grandeur of Brazilian football with a guided tour of Maracanã! Discover the secrets behind the legendary stands, discover the locker rooms where great stars prepare for glory and feel the emotion of stepping onto the sacred lawn. Immerse yourself in history and the incredible events that took place in this iconic stadium. Whether you are a football fan or just curious, this experience is not to be missed. Reserve your seat now and live the passion of football in the heart of Maracanã. Come be part of this story!

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Sambodromo da Marques de Sapucai

    Come and immerse yourself in the magic of Carnival on a guided tour of the Sambódromo Sapucaí! Uncover the secrets of the grandiose parades, learn about the history of the samba schools and let yourself be enveloped by the contagious energy. admire the dazzling costumes and feel the pulsating emotion of the drum beats. This is your chance to experience the grandeur of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival up close.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Discover the enchantment and excitement of Carnival with the G.R.E.S. Scholars of the Great River! Join us in this unique experience and immerse yourself in the magic of colors, rhythms and costumes. Get to know the backstage of the preparation, explore the barracão and learn about the history of this renowned samba school in Rio. Share unforgettable moments, dress up in luxurious costumes and enjoy a mini samba class with our talented dancers. Let yourself be enveloped by the contagious energy of samba and take home precious memories of this unmissable tour. Come experience the splendor of Carnival with us.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

R. Alm. Barroso, 5 - Centro, Duque de Caxias - RJ, 25010-010, Brazil

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Experience

Highlights

  • Visit Maracanã Stadium and its Football Museum
  • Experience Carnival traditions at the Sambadrome
  • Enjoy a classic caipirinha at the end of the tour
  • A small group means a more intimate experience
  • Inclusions

    • Entrance to the Maracanã Museum
    • Entrance to Stadium Maracanã
    • Professional Guide
    • Transportation
    • Entrance to Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí

    Exclusions

    • Food and Drinks
    • There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.

    Additional Information

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We operate the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated for bad weather. We will operate the tour come rain or shine.
    • The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
    • We are not responsible for items lost on our buses or vans.
    • Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca, and Recreio are not included.
    • On days with the highest tourist influx or in the presence of particularly heavy traffic conditions, we may adopt the use of specific meeting points for customer pick-ups. This choice is made to ensure a more efficient organization of the tour, reducing waiting times and the inconvenience caused by traffic. Therefore, we invite our customers to read this note carefully to be informed and prepared.
    • The time indicated at the time of booking is purely indicative. The day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or through the booking platform to confirm the exact pick-up time.
    • wait for the indicated meeting point, our guide will search for voices, procuring, by your name.
    • There is no pickup service for Recreio and Barra.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    • Italian

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    EUR 116.00