Maracanã & Carnival: Football and Samba in Rio de Janeiro

Experience two of Rio’s greatest passions in one tour: Brazilian football at Maracanã and the colorful world behind Rio Carnival

Discover two of the greatest passions of Rio de Janeiro on one unforgettable experience combining Brazilian football and Rio Carnival.

Start at the legendary Maracanã Stadium, one of the most iconic football venues in the world. Explore areas normally associated with players and major sporting events while learning about unforgettable moments in Brazilian football history.

Visit the locker rooms, warm-up area, press room, and field area, and enjoy opportunities to take photos near the sidelines, on the players’ bench, and in the stands.

Then swap football for samba as you head to Cidade do Samba, home to the workshops where Rio’s spectacular Carnival parades come to life. Visit the workshop of GRES Acadêmicos do Grande Rio and discover the creativity, craftsmanship, and months of preparation behind one of Brazil’s greatest celebrations.

Learn how Carnival floats and costumes are created, discover the history of samba and Rio’s samba school parades, and get into the Carnival spirit by trying on authentic costumes for memorable photos.

Complete your experience with a beginner samba lesson and enjoy a traditional Brazilian caipirinha, with juice or water also available.

A fantastic half-day experience for travelers who want to discover the authentic culture and traditions of Rio de Janeiro beyond its famous beaches and landmarks.

WHY CHOOSE THIS EXPERIENCE?

Combine Maracanã Stadium and Rio Carnival in one half-day tour.

Go behind the scenes at Brazil’s most legendary football stadium.

Explore the locker rooms, field area, players’ bench, and other areas of Maracanã.

Discover how the spectacular Rio Carnival is created at Cidade do Samba.

Visit the workshop of the Grande Rio samba school.

Try on authentic Carnival costumes and take memorable photos.

Learn the basic steps of samba.

Enjoy a traditional caipirinha, juice, or water.

Round-trip transportation from selected Rio de Janeiro hotels is included.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Departures Monday through Saturday.

Tour starts at approximately 2:00 PM.

Hotel pickup begins before the official tour starting time.

Approximate duration: 4 hours.

Adults: ages 12 and older.

Children: ages 3–11.

Infants ages 0–2 are free when not occupying a seat.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to operate.

The tour operates rain or shine.

Comfortable clothing and water are recommended.

Maracanã Stadium has a snack bar, souvenir shop, and official stores for major Rio football clubs.

Additional experiences may be available for purchase directly at Maracanã.

Football match and event tickets are not included.

On match days, the Maracanã Stadium Tour may be suspended without prior notice. If this occurs, guests may receive a refund or reschedule the tour at no additional cost.