What makes this tour unique?
Go behind the scenes, feel like a soccer player and enjoy one of the most important football venues in Brazil by taking a guided tour of the legendary Maracanã Stadium – built to host the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Maracanã – The Legendary Stadium
From: $45.00
Description
What to expect:
Maracanã, The Legendary Stadium, officially called Estádio Mário Filho, was built to serve as the flagship venue for the 1950 World Cup. It was meant to become the biggest football stadium in the world. Maracanã hosted the opening match of the 1950 World Cup between Brazil and Mexico (4-0). It would go on to host four more matches in the first round group stage and a further three in the second round stage, among which the deciding final match between Uruguay and Brazil (2-1). The official attendance of the final was about 173,000 paying spectators, but it is estimated that more than 200,000 witnessed the game live from the stands.When Brazil got awarded the 2014 World Cup in 2007, it was clear that Maracanã was destined to host the final and would therefore need a massive redevelopment. During the 2014 World Cup, Maracana hosted seven matches, including the quarter-final between Germany and France (1-0) and the final between Germany and Argentina (1-0).
Feel the excitement as you stand on the site of 2 World Cup finals and imagine how the world’s biggest football stars felt on the field. Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous football players like Zico, Ronaldo, Beckenbauer, Ghiggia and hear anecdotes about Brazil’s best-known players, such as Pele, Garrincha and Zagalo.
Your tour begins visiting the outside of the stadium where you have chance to take pictures by the Bellini monument, the meeting point on games days.
Then take a tour inside stadium itself. See an amazing collection of soccer relics and learn the history of the venue through multimedia video and sound displays. Go into one of the changing rooms, where jerseys from different Brazilian teams are hanging, and follow the tunnel onto the pitch, where a panoramic view of the whole stadium can be enjoyed. Get fun on the Maracanã the Legendary Stadium tour.
Visits or stops: Bellini monument, Maracanã stadium
Additional information
| About this activity: | Hotel pick up in a range of hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana Informative, friendly and professional bilingual guide Separate driver ensures your guides full attention throughout the day Small-group tour by Deluxe van transportation Minimum of 2 people per booking required |
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| Duration: | 3 hours |
| Departs: | Pick-ups between 8:30am and 9am Tour departs from selected hotels along the shore of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. If your hotel is outside the pickup area contact us to know the best pick up location and time. |
| Returns: | Drop-offs at the original departure point |
| Tour Cost Includes | Professional guide Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs (selected hotels only) Small-group tour transported by an air-conditioned deluxe minivan |
| Tour Cost Excludes | Entrances fees* – Estimated local cash needed for tickets: USD 15,00 = BRL 55.00 per person. Our guide will assist you with your purchase. Entrance fees will be paid directly at the attractions. All major credit cards are accepted in both attractions. Attraction prices are subject to changes without prior notice. Discount for: Children, Juveniles, Students, and Seniors above 60 years old and people with disabilities. To guarantee your discount you must present an identification document with photo and date of birth on paper. No electronic documents will be accepted. |
| Good to know before you go: | Confirmation will be received at time of booking Adult pricing applies to all travelers older than 6 years Infants with ID (0-5 on the lap) are free of charges Tours operated in English and Spanish Wheelchair accessible, please advice at time of booking to check if possible |
| Payment Info: | Price: US $45.00 per person Infant (0-5 years old, sitting on the lap) with ID: Free Deposit required of US $25.00 per person (non-refundable). Please pay the remaining amount in cash (American Dollars or equivalent in Brazilian currency, Reais) to your tour guide on the day of your tour. |
| Tour Full Payment | In case you prefer to do the full payment of the tour, please contact us by email contact@retornosms.com.br and we will send an Invoice for payment online, with credit card. |
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