Maracanã Behind the Scenes: Stadium tour with team bench access

Sit on the team bench inside one of football's most storied stadiums.

A guided tour of Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro takes you behind the closed doors of the renovated venue that hosted the 1950 and 2014 FIFA World Cup finals. You explore the stadium's interior, visit the on-site museum, and sit on the team bench where legendary players like Pelé rested. The tour runs three hours and includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and stadium entry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Maracanã Stadium and Museum

• Enter Maracanã Stadium
• Tour iconic football stadium
• Sit on team bench
• Visit Maracanã Museum
• View football memorabilia and exhibits

The experience

What makes this tour work is access most visitors never get. You're not watching from the stands. You walk the corridors, see the spaces where teams prepare, and sit on the actual bench. The stadium seats over 78,000 fans and has hosted some of football's biggest moments, but the behind-the-scenes route shows you the building itself, not just the pitch. A professional guide leads the whole thing and handles the logistics of getting you in.

The Maracanã Museum is built into the stadium and holds the memorabilia that tells the story: historic jerseys, match records, the artifacts that mark Brazil's football legacy. Three hours gives you time to move through both the stadium and the museum without rushing. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel (at selected properties) and brings you back, so you don't need to arrange transport or navigate to the venue on your own.

What’s included

• Professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at selected Rio de Janeiro hotels.
• transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
• Maracanã Stadium entry and access to the team bench.
• entry to the Maracanã Museum with its collection of historic jerseys and memorabilia.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 35 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Pickup starts 30min before the tour, at 9:00am, and goes till 9:30am. Each hotel have a specific timing according to the it's location.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Carioca Tropical Tour Operator

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or directions to the stadium. The driver collects you and brings you back, which settles the logistics if you're staying in Rio without a rental or if navigating to the venue on your own feels like too much planning.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly can I see inside Maracanã Stadium on this tour?

Maracanã Stadium opens its interior to you: the corridors, the team bench, and the spaces behind the scenes that regular visitors don't access. The on-site museum displays historic jerseys, memorabilia and exhibits about Brazil's football history and the stadium's role in hosting two FIFA World Cup finals.

Is hotel pickup included, and does it work if I'm staying outside the main tourist areas?

Hotel pickup is included for selected hotels in Rio de Janeiro. If your accommodation is on the pickup list, the driver collects you and returns you after the tour. Public transportation options are also available near the stadium if your hotel isn't part of the service.

How long does the tour take and what's the pace like?

The tour runs three hours. You move through the stadium and the museum with a professional guide, so the pace is set by the group rather than self-guided. The tour suits all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible.