From your hotel, you will be taken to Maracana Stadium to enjoy the electric atmosphere of a Brazilian Football match. The giant stadium accommodates over 100,000 people and has been host to many championship games over the years, including the World Cup match of 1950 and Pele's last game.

Rio de Janeiro's Championship is played in 2 Cups: Gunabara's Cup and Rio's Cup. The 2 champions of each Cup will play the final in 2 games and become Rio de Janeiro's champion.

Seating is individual, under cover (ticket is included) and your guide is always in attendance. After the game, passengers are returned to their hotels.

Game schedule and team names can be seen by clicking the 'View Icon' button. This schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

Rely on Gray Line when you depart Rio de Janeiro. You will be met at your hotel and taken directly to the airport for your flight home.

Gray Line can handle your ground transportation needs. English-speaking staff will greet you at your hotel - just look for your name and the famous Gray Line Blue Diamond.

Hotel Pickup:
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the 'Special Requirements' box:

• Airline
• Flight Number
• Departing City / Arrival City
• Departure Time
• Hotel Name
• Hotel Address

This walking tour gives the visitor a feeling for the legends and stories woven around the narrow streets and old historical buildings of downtown Rio de Janeiro.

The walk includes a visit to many interesting points, including the following highlights:

• Sao Bento Monastery
• Candelaria (the candle-makers)
• Praca XV de Novembro, originally a convent built in 1590, and later becoming a place where historic events took place such as the coronation of Brazil's emperors
• Imperial Palace and much more

The walk continues on down Uruguaiana Street, then Carioca Square and up to the Metropolitan Cathedral where you will meet the transportation that will take you back to your hotel.