Small-Group Maracanã Stadium Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Access - Rio De Janeiro

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Key Details

Mobile Voucher Accepted
Hotel pickup Available
Free Cancellation

Duration: 4 Hrs

Departure Time :
10:00 am Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel: Avenida Niemeyer 121, Leblon 10:20 am Copacabana Praia Hotel: Rua Francisco Otaviano 38, Copacabana 10:40 am Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel: Avenida Atlántic.. read more
Departure Details :
Tour departs from different meeting-points in Rio
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
Cancellation Policy :
- If you cancel within 3 calendar days (72 hours) of the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the undiscounted tour price.
- If you cancel between 4 to 7 Calendar days before scheduled tour departure,the cancellation charge will be 50% of the undiscounted tour price.
- If you cancel at least 8 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure time, there is no cancellation fee. You will receive Full Refund for the paid amount.
- Please note that in case of No show, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the listed tour fare.
- Please note tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Imagine Peles 1,000th goal where it actually happened at Maracan Stadium. During this 4-hour small-group tour of the iconic soccer temple, revel in a behind-the-scenes look at the stadium renovated for the 2014 World Cup. Enter locker rooms and VIP press boxes, and take a seat on a team bench. Listen to stories of the legendary matches that took place here, including Brazils heartbreaking loss at the 1950 World Cup. Air-conditioned transport from most hotels is included.

Know More about this tour

Whether you call the sport soccer or futebol (pronounced 'foo-chee-bol' in Portuguese), make your pilgrimage to Maracan Stadium, hallowed ground for the game. After hotel pickup, travel to the site originally completed in 1950 to host the World Cup. Inaugurated at the time as the largest stadium in the world, its official name is Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho. People have popularized it as the Maracan, after the flocks of noisy parrots that flew to the area from north of Brazil.

With your guide leading the way, walk around in awe of the majestic stadium that can hold up to 183,000 fanatical fans, and learn about the renovations made in preparation for the 2014 World Cup. Amble your way into VIP press areas and stroll like a player into locker rooms, decorated with T-shirts of well-known players, then watch videos of history-making goals that have given the stadium mythological stature.

Sit on a team bench and enjoy the same vantage point as players from Brazils big four teams Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense and Vasco as they look out onto the field. Hear how the stadium filled with thousands to bid farewell to Garrincha, an all-time great of Brazilian futebol, whose remains were transported to the Maracan. Picture the madness as your guide talks about Peles 1,000th goal here, or the gaping silence that followed Brazils shocking defeat during the final match of the 1950 World Cup.

And last but not least, indulge your fantasies and pretend you are Ronaldo, as you strut up the same ramp that players use to step out onto the field.

Please note: A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

Inclusions

Behind the scenes stadium tour

Entrance fees

Professional guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Small-group tour limited to 13 people

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