The 9 Most Booked Football Stadium Tours in Rio de Janeiro

1.Maracanã Stadium Official Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,632 reviews · 1 day · from $24Our pick

Visit Maracanã Stadium on a mostly self-guided 40-minute route through the museum, changing rooms, players’ tunnel, dugout, pitch side, and press conference room. You receive an introduction, then explore at your own pace with signs in Portuguese and English. Enter at Gate A and confirm match-day hours before you go.

“I was very satisfied. The stadium was very beautiful, the deep experience left me feeling relaxed. As for the staff, I can rate it at 1.”

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2.Skip the Line Maracana Stadium Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 203 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $22Best value

Enter Maracanã Stadium at your own pace with a flexible ticket valid during the daytime visiting window. See club shirts, historic balls, changing rooms, the warm-up room, press room, stands, pitch, and displays honoring Pelé, Garrincha, and Zico. The experience is mainly self-guided, with commentary and staff assistance along the way.

“Ticket helpful to have in advance but was not busy do need to skip the line and could have just brought at the stadium. Although the stadium is definitely worth a look if you are a football fan.”

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3.Football Match in Rio de Janeiro – Guided with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $166

Join Gray Line Brazil for a roughly six-hour football outing from selected Rio hotels. Your guide escorts you by vehicle to Maracanã or Nilton Santos, helps with entry and seating, and stays nearby through the match. Expect passionate fans, covered general seating, security guidance, and a return ride after the final whistle.

“My Wife and I enjoyed ourselves! This was our first time in Brazil and attending a football match. Warley our guide made, sure that we stayed together and were safe throughout the entire time.”

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4.Maracana Stadium – Behind the Scenes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 123 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Spend up to three hours at Rio’s Maracana Stadium with a live guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, or Italian. See the museum, wall of fame, locker room zone, press room, tunnel, stands, and field, with optional hotel pickup from select beach districts. Guides such as Luis and Patricia add local football insight.

“Having been on football tours in europe before (san siro, nou camp ect), i thought this one was very limited. Thats not the companys or tour guides fault, erica the tour guide was very good and knew alot of info about the stadium, and spoke very good english. I think they should open abit more of this iconic stadium to the public.”

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5.Maracanã Stadium Match Ticket with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · 4 hours · from $102

Meet your English-speaking guide at Praça Varnhagem, walk to Maracanã, and spend match day among Flamengo or Fluminense fans. Your ticket, one welcome drink, local pre-match time, and stadium guidance are included. Guides such as Davi, Gustavo, Bruno, and Yan help with entry, translation, and keeping the group together.

“Fantastic game, atmosphere and well organized tour. Thanks our guide Davi he told us many interesting things and support during all the tour.”

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6.Soccer Match in Buenos Aires with Transfers and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $172Top rated

Join a bilingual fútbol guide for a roughly four-hour Buenos Aires matchday. Meet at Tangol’s Defensa 831 office, travel to a selected stadium such as River Plate, Racing, Huracan, or Independiente, watch the game with local fans, and return with transfers included. Bring your passport, especially for River Plate.

“Amazing. Guide pick up from hotel and with us all time. Felt safe.”

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7.Fluminense Football Match at Maracanã with Local Hosts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 5 hours · from $73

Meet Fluminense supporters Maria Carolina and Patrick at Bar Armazém Tijucano, share a pre-match drink, then walk to Maracanã for a live match. Your hosts handle tickets, biometric registration guidance, stadium entry, and the return walk. Expect Portuguese, English, or Spanish support and a loud, genuinely local football night.

“Thank you to Carolina for accompanying me in the realisation of an old kid's dream 🥹 to see a game in the Mythical Maracaña stadium, moreover in a crazy atmosphere, Thank you for her kindness, thank you for her dedication. Thank you, thank you and thank you again. The Maracaña experience with Carolina is just 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🇧🇷🫶🫶🫶”

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8.Maracanã Stadium & Christ the Redeemer by Rack Railway

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

Travel from selected Rio hotels or the cruise port to Maracanã Stadium, then ride the rack railway from Cosme Velho through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer. You get about an hour at the statue, hotel transport, a guide, skip-the-line train access, and GPS-triggered audio commentary in nine languages. Maracanã is viewed from outside only.

“Pick up was over one hour late, was a two site trip only did one and was supposed to be 4 hours for two stops, it took 7 hours for one. Yes it was busy but they knew that but never took us to the Maracanã afterwards and no refund. I’d think again about this trip. The guide was under pressure and list his temper with guests! Think about this trip and this company!!!!”

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9.Flamengo Game Experience at the Maracanã Stadium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · from $115

Meet your local host near Siqueira Campos in Copacabana, share a pre-match drink and snacks with Flamengo fans, then walk seven minutes to Maracanã for a guided match experience. English and Portuguese hosts, including Fabio, Mari, Pedro, and Kairan, have led groups. The $115 price includes your ticket and personal accompaniment, but not food or drinks.

“Maracana + local derby = football heaven. Was in town for the Fla-Flu - one of the biggest games in Brazilian club football! Fabio and Mari were fantastic hosts. Great communications before, during and after the game when passions were running a little high after an upset by Fluminense. Despite this I never once felt unsafe and both Fabio and Mari ensured everyone in the group remained at ease and most importantly safe, waiting for everyone to get in their Ubers back home after the game. The atmosphere was second to none and this is a must do for any football fanatic! The crown jewel of a (so far) fantastic…”

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