Brazilian Passions Soccer and Carnaval

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore Brazil's two great passions: soccer and Carnival. This tour begins with a vibrant stroll through the Maracanã Stadium, where you'll visit the Hall of Fame, the locker rooms, the press room, and the pitch. Then, immerse yourself in Carnival culture at the Grande Rio warehouse, one of Rio de Janeiro's largest samba schools. Discover the making of floats and costumes, and watch a video that tells the history of Carnival. Try on parade costumes and learn to samba with a "passista" (a profesional dancer) finishing with a caipirinha, the traditional Brazilian drink.

- Visit the iconic Maracanã Stadium and its backstage areas
- Discover the history of Carnival at Grande Rio warehouse
- Try on costumes and learn to samba
- Includes a traditional caipirinha at the end of the tour

What's Included

Includes private transportation with air conditioning and an official tour guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism.
Official Tour Guide accredited by the Ministry of Tourism
Entrance fees (approximately per person)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from all hotels in Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana, Barra da Tijuca, or the apartment where the client is staying.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Maracana

    We will explore the interior of Brazil's largest and most famous stadium, visiting the museum, the players' Hall of Fame, entering the locker rooms, giving an interview in the press room, and going onto the football field and stands to complete the experience and take photos.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Rio de Janeiro Carnival

    We will visit the City of Samba, where we will enter the warehouse of one of the largest samba schools in Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, and explore the backstage of the greatest show on Earth, Rio Carnival. We will learn about the history of Carnival, see how floats and costumes are made, watch a video about the history of Carnival, try on this year's Carnival costumes, dance samba with a professional samba dancer, and finish with a caipirinha, Brazil's most famous and traditional drink.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Lotus Rio Tour

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Carnival
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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