Rio de Janeiro Football Match with Local Guide
Description
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Brazilian culture of football with this opportunity to witness a local match in Rio de Janeiro, including transportation to the venue!
Match Information
Our journey begins at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro, where we'll meet according to the scheduled time. From there, we will proceed to a nearby bar to savor the pre-match ambiance, discovering intriguing stories and interesting facts about football along the way. It's well-known that football holds a special place in the hearts of Brazilians, making it the most popular sport in the country!
Next, depending on the teams playing that day, we will visit one of the following renowned stadiums:
- Maracanã: the legendary stadium that hosts the home games of Flamengo and Fluminense.
- Nilton Santos: home ground of Botafogo.
- São Januário: the stadium where Vasco da Gama plays its matches.
Upon arrival at the stadium, we will take our seats early to witness the passionate fans as they prepare their massive flags and colorful mosaics, joining in their chants for the team. Before the match kicks off, our guide will share insights about the fervent football culture in Brazil.
As the anticipation builds, the moment we’ve all been waiting for will finally arrive. For a thrilling 90 minutes, we will cheer on our teams from the stands like avid Rio supporters.
After the conclusion of the match, we will return you to your hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
Available Options
During the reservation process, you can select from the following options:
- Ticket only: you will receive a ticket to the game, without a guide or transport. You’ll be responsible for heading to Maracanã stadium on your own at the designated time. We will send the tickets directly to you after booking.
- Guided tour from meeting point: our guide will meet you at a central location in the city and accompany you to the stadium.
- Hotel pickup tour: we will take you from your hotel to the stadium using a minibus or coach reserved exclusively for participants of this activity. Please note that this service does not extend to hotels in the Barra and Recreio neighborhoods.
Schedule Information
The pickup times at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro differ depending on the day:
- Monday to Friday: pickup at 8:30 PM
- Saturdays and Sundays: pickup at 3 PM
What's included
- Hotel pickup and return transfer (depending on selection)
- Transport by minibus or bus (depending on selection)
- English–speaking guide (depending on selection)
- Entry to a stadium in Rio de Janeiro for a live football match of the local team
What's not included
- Food and drinks
Cancellation policy
Non rimborsabile
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Ticket Only Option
If you have booked this option, you'll have a ticket to the match, with no guide or transport. This way, at the designated time, you must make your own way to the Maracaná Stadium, at R. Prof. Eurico Rabelo - Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20271-150, Brazil. The local supplier will contact you via WhatsApp to perform the facial biometrics registration, so that you can enter the match.
Tour + Transport Options
If you booked the tour from the meeting point, the local team will contact you the day before the activity to establish the meeting point where they will meet you.
If you booked the tour with hotel pickup, at the designated time, the guide will pick you up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro that you indicated during the booking process. Please be ready 15 minutes beforehand.
We'll take you to the stadium in a minibus or on a bus exclusively for groups that have booked this activity. Please note that pickup will not be available at hotels located in the Barra and Recreio neighbourhoods. If you're staying in one of these areas, we'll contact you to arrange a meeting point.
Pickup Times
The pickup time at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro will vary depending on the day of the week:
- Monday to Friday: pickup at 4 pm
- Saturdays and Sundays: pickup at 3 pm
Important Info
We recommend that you don't wear jewelry or valuable watches for this activity.
To enter the stadium, passenger biometrics are required. Three days before the event, the local team will send you a link to complete this process online, ensuring smooth access on match day.
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