Tours - Football Match

Highlights: The 120,000 seat Maracana Stadium (aka the Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho).

What to Bring: R$ for any desired food, beverages and souvenirs.

Duration: 4 hours.

Note: Includes transportation, tickets to match and tour guide.

Schedule: See below for schedule.

You don’t need to be a soccer/football fanatic to enjoy a game at Maracana. This is the largest soccer stadium in the world that was built for the 1950 World Cup. Upon its completion it held over 200,000 cheering, dancing, and singing fans. It has since been modified for safety reasons and can hold 120,000.

The biggest rivalry in all of Brazil, where the stadium is sure to be packed, is between Flamengo and Fluminense (Fla-Flu). Matches are usually played on the weekend where the atmosphere outside and inside the stadium is unbelievable. On the street people are preparing for the game by endorsing the vendors who are selling cold beers, “street meat” and all sorts of soccer jerseys. Inside the rival fans are chanting and preparing to erupt as their team takes the field and hopefully scores the first goal. Once inside the stadium, you will quickly realize why Brazil is the best soccer country in the world and the proud owners of five World Cups!

From excellent seats you will feel like chanting along and cheering with the locals! Depending on group size, this tour may also be done with other tourists.

Brazilian Championship 2007 @ Maracaná