Visit Maracanã, the world's most iconic stadium, with a local guide.

Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

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Hosted by: João Pedro Verified host

Languages: English, Portuguese

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What we will do in this experience

You’ll get to know not just a stadium, but a symbol of world football.

Opened in 1950 for the World Cup, the Maracanã was once the largest stadium on the planet and has become the stage for unforgettable moments in the history of the sport. Pelé scored his thousandth goal in 1969, the whole world watched two World Cup finals (1950 and 2014), it was there that Brazil won its first gold medal in football in 2016, and it’s the home of Fluminense and Flamengo.

Great players like Garrincha, Zico, Romário, Ronaldo, Adriano, and Gabigol have played here. And the best part is getting to know the “Temple of Football” with a guide who is always in the stands cheering for his team; besides being a certified guide, I’m a passionate fan!

You’ll get to know not just a stadium, but a symbol of world football.

Opened in 1950 for the World Cup, the Maracanã was once the largest stadium on the planet and has become the stage for unforgettable moments in the history of the sport. Pelé scored his thousandth goal in 1969, the whole world watched two World Cup finals (1950 and 2014), it was there that Brazil won its first gold medal in football in 2016, and it’s the home of Fluminense and Flamengo.

Great players like Garrincha, Zico, Romário, Ronaldo, Adriano, and Gabigol have played here. And the best part is getting to know the “Temple of Football” with a guide who is always in the stands cheering for his team; besides being a certified guide, I’m a passionate fan!

The tour will take you through the locker rooms, the substitutes’ bench and stands, the mixed zone, a historical collection with historic jerseys from the Brazilian national team and clubs from Rio de Janeiro, and we will also see a walk of fame of the great stars in the history of Brazilian and world football!

The tour continues with a short walk outside the stadium, where you will see the statue of Bellini, captain of the Brazilian national team in the 1958 and 1962 World Cups, the Maracanãzinho (outside), and a stop at a traditional pre-game bar, Bode Cheiroso, where you will receive a cold draft beer!

Included in the price

  • Tickets for Maracanã Tour

    Entrance ticket for the tour

  • One draft beer

    A beer in a traditional pre-game bar for fans.

  • Subway ticket and return transportation by car

    We'll take the subway like true Rio de Janeiro football fans, and we'll return to your hotel by car.

  • Licensed local guide

    This will explain the entire history of the stadiums and about football in Brazil and Rio de Janeiro.

Itinerary

  1. Communication

    Between 7 and 5 days before the tour, you will be added to a WhatsApp group where I will share all the essential information.

  2. On the day of the tour - Hotel

    I will arrange to meet you at the reception of your hotel (Hotels in the Central-South Zone of Rio de Janeiro) and we will head to the subway to begin the tour.

  3. At the stadium

    We will enter the stadium, and after the internal tour, we will explore more points of interest outside. We will finish at the Bode Cheiroso bar.

  4. Return to the hotel

    After the bar bode cheiroso, we will drive you back to your hotel.

Meet Your Host

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João Pedro verified

Host since 2025

  • location South America - Rio de Janeiro
  • languages English, Portuguese
Hi! My name is João, i'm from Rio de Janeiro, passionate about history, samba, and football, and even more so about Flamengo and, of course, the most iconic stadium in the world, the Maracanã, which I affectionately call my second home. For me, football is heritage and legacy, a passion that started with my grandfather, passed down through my father, and that I continue now. Therefore, being a host is more than a job; it's about sharing this passion, both for football and especially for Flamengo.
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