If there's no match during your trip, or you want to see the stadium from the inside, Maracanã offers a tour of the locker rooms, the edge of the pitch and other areas you don't see on match day. It takes a little under an hour and is easy to combine with Quinta da Boa Vista. This guide explains how to plan it; to see a match, check going to a match at Maracanã.
At a glance
- When: every day, including public holidays, 9:00–17:00, according to MetrôRio ↗.
- Where to buy: through the official tour ticket site ↗ or at the Portão A ticket office.
- Match days: the tour closes earlier. Check the stadium's calendar.
- Getting there: metro Line 2, Rei Pelé - Maracanã station.
What the tour covers
According to MetrôRio's page on the stadium ↗, the guided tours take you to the edge of the pitch, the locker rooms and other facilities. A 2024 report in Diário do Rio ↗ describes a tour of about 50 minutes through the locker rooms, the press conference room, the players' warm-up area and the pitch, plus items from the stadium's collection.
The tour usually offers paid extras, such as taking a penalty kick, a souvenir photo or a virtual reality experience. Prices and options change: check them on the official site before deciding.
Tickets and prices
The official sales channel is maracanatour.eleventickets.com ↗. We couldn't read the prices there when we checked, because the page loads its data dynamically. Check current prices and ticket types there before you go.
- Half price (meia-entrada): in Brazil it applies to groups defined by law, such as students and people over 60, with ID. Check on the official site whether it applies to you.
Buying online saves you the ticket-office line, especially in high season and on weekends.
Match days and events
Maracanã is home to Flamengo and Fluminense, and it also hosts concerts. On match days the tour ends several hours before the gates open, and hours can change for any event. Before you go, check the match calendar and confirm the hours on the official site. If you can choose, a day without a game is calmer.
Getting there
The stadium is on metro Line 2. According to MetrôRio:
- Rei Pelé - Maracanã station: serves gates A, B and C. Portão A is reached via Av. Prof. Manuel de Abreu.
- São Cristóvão station: serves gates D, E and F.
From Copacabana or Ipanema, take Line 1 and change to Line 2 on the shared section between Botafogo and Central do Brasil. The step-by-step and the fare are in how to use the Rio metro.
What to add to your day
Quinta da Boa Vista is nearby, in São Cristóvão, with the BioParque and the gardens of the former imperial palace. The stadium tour plus the Quinta works well as a half-day: we cover it in Quinta da Boa Vista in half a day.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth it if I'm already going to a match?
They're different experiences. A match is about the fans' atmosphere; the tour shows you locker rooms and areas you can't visit on match day.
Can I go with kids?
Yes. Conditions for children (free or half-price ages) are listed on the official ticket site: check them when you buy.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, and ID if you're going to ask for a half-price ticket. For anything else you plan to carry, check the rules on the official site.
Sources: MetrôRio: Maracanã ↗, Tour Maracanã: official tickets ↗, and Diário do Rio, 2024 ↗, accessed October 27, 2026.