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Football Match at the Legendary Maracanã Stadium
This is a guided experience that includes match tickets and transportation to the biggest football stage on planet Earth. Next Matches : May 27th Flamengo x Cruzeiro (Brasil Serie A) June 1st Flamengo x Fluminense (Brazil Cup) June 3rd Vasco da Gama x Flamengo June 4th Fluminense x Red Bull Bragantino (Brasil Serie A) June 8th Flamengo x Racing-ARG (Copa Libertadores) June 11th Flamengo x Grêmio (Brasil Serie A) June 21st Fluminense x Atlético MG (Brasil Serie A) June 24th Fluminense x Bahia (Brasil Serie A) June 27th Fluminense x Sporting Cristal-PER (Copa Libertadores) June 28th Flamengo x Aucas-ECU (Copa Libertadores) July 1st Flamengo x Fotaleza (Brasil Serie A) July 8th Fluminense x Internacional (Brasil Serie A) Maracanã is the most famous football stadium in the world, its importance goes far beyond jthan ust being a sports venue. Here is where Brazilians from all over the country are moved by an inexplicable passion for their clubs. Built in 1950, it has hosted two World Cup finals, the opening and closing ceremonies of the Rio 2016 Olympics, among countless other unforgettable events. I want to take you to my favorite place in the city, so that you can be an eyewitness of the matches of all competitions (national and international) that Flamengo and Fluminense, rival clubs that manage the stadium nowadays, host in Rio de Janeiro.
Foodies about town
This delicious introduction to food and drinks from around Brazil is unlike any other. Over the course of 4-5 hours, we'll eat and drink our way across the most interesting parts of Rio that most visitors never get to see. We'll start in one of Rio's bustling street markets, where we'll taste exotic fruits and street food dishes. After that, we'll head to my favorite Brazilian-Portuguese restaurant in Lapa for a taste of old-school Brazil, where the waiters dress in white jackets, and serve the most delicious salt cod croquettes in town. From there, we'll wander into Centro, the oldest part of the city to visit a secret foodie hotspot, a hole-in-the-wall serving classic boteco snacks (think Brazilian tapas). We’ll then take a short ride to Flamengo, where we'll taste the uniquely delicious regional dishes, first from Northeastern Brazil and finally from the Amazon. IMPORTANT: There is a different meeting point each day of the week and the Airbnb app is not able to handle this, so we will give you detailed information on how to get to the meeting point in a message after you book. ALSO: We generally do NOT serve feijoada or the rodizio style churrasco (all you can eat barbecue). But we can help you find the very best of both!
Maracanã football game as a local
Jun, 1st: Flamengo v Fluminense Jun, 4th: Fluminense v Bragantino Jun, 5th: Vasco da Gama v Flamengo Jun, 8th: Flamengo v Racing Jun, 11th: Flamengo v Grêmio Jun, 21st: Fluminense v Atlético M. Jun, 24th: Fluminense v Bahia Jun, 27th: Fluminense v Sporting C. Jun, 28th: Flamengo v Aucas Maracanã is one of the world's most famous and important football stadiums. Stage of 'Maracanazo', when Uruguay surprisingly defeated Brazil and won the first World Cup final played here in 1950. Where the Germans won their 4th World Cup trophy in 2014 and where Pelé scored his goal number 1000. Currently, Flamengo and Fluminense play at the Maracanã as their home stadium bringing up exciting matches especially when they face each other in a local derby! We will meet before the match to create an opportunity to connect the group by sharing local football stories and offering a welcome drink. This will take place at a square surrounded by bars where the fans usually gather before matches to get in the proper mood! After that first moment, we'll join the fans on the way to the main stage to get seats close to the hard supporters where they wave flags and play drums! Our goal's to make you experience it as a local!
Cook a Moqueca de peixe in a carioca kitchen
We’ll make a class of culinary where you’ll learn how to do a moqueca de peixe in the Bahia style – traditional brazilian dish that is fish in a sauce made with dendê oil, bell pepper, coriander, pepper and others exotics ingredientes from the brazilian culinary. Before, I’ll show how to do make a delicious lemon caipirinha (brazilian drink) with all the local tips at my house, on the top a hill, a very special place in Rio, listening to our MPB (brazilian popular music). We’ll climb the stairs to a terrace that has a gorgeous view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Corcovado and mountains and enjoy the sunset while our fish is marinating in the spices. After that, we’ll go to the kitchen to do the farofa and then we’ll start to prepare the moqueca. Brasil is a multifaceted country as well its culinary full of flavors, colors and smells. When it’s ready, we’ll have dinner together enjoying a White or rosé wine from the South America. Other things to note There is a possibility of a vegetarian dish on request to a private group. My street has a security cabin that will be warned of your arrival. Be welcomed !
Sunset Sailboat Tour in Rio de Janeiro
The tour starts at the middle of the afternoon at the pier in Urca near to Bar urca. We will sail by the Fortress of São João, Fortress Laje and Fortress Santa Cruz, and close to the Island of Boa Viagem in Niterói. There will be one stop point at Adão e Eva beach or Praia Vermelha, perfect for picture taking and if you are interested to swim! Then we will pass by the Museum of Contemporary Art and sail back with the amazing view of the sunset on the horizon. There are gorgeous views of Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer throughout the ride, as they are central to the scenery of Rio's coast. The tour finishes after the sunset to make the most of this amazing view of the city. Other things to note You must bring your camera, sunscreen, swimsuit and flip flops.

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Football Match at the Legendary Maracanã Stadium
This is a guided experience that includes match tickets and transportation to the biggest football stage on planet Earth. Next Matches : May 27th Flamengo x Cruzeiro (Brasil Serie A) June 1st Flamengo x Fluminense (Brazil Cup) June 3rd Vasco da Gama x Flamengo June 4th Fluminense x Red Bull Bragantino (Brasil Serie A) June 8th Flamengo x Racing-ARG (Copa Libertadores) June 11th Flamengo x Grêmio (Brasil Serie A) June 21st Fluminense x Atlético MG (Brasil Serie A) June 24th Fluminense x Bahia (Brasil Serie A) June 27th Fluminense x Sporting Cristal-PER (Copa Libertadores) June 28th Flamengo x Aucas-ECU (Copa Libertadores) July 1st Flamengo x Fotaleza (Brasil Serie A) July 8th Fluminense x Internacional (Brasil Serie A) Maracanã is the most famous football stadium in the world, its importance goes far beyond jthan ust being a sports venue. Here is where Brazilians from all over the country are moved by an inexplicable passion for their clubs. Built in 1950, it has hosted two World Cup finals, the opening and closing ceremonies of the Rio 2016 Olympics, among countless other unforgettable events. I want to take you to my favorite place in the city, so that you can be an eyewitness of the matches of all competitions (national and international) that Flamengo and Fluminense, rival clubs that manage the stadium nowadays, host in Rio de Janeiro.
Foodies about town
This delicious introduction to food and drinks from around Brazil is unlike any other. Over the course of 4-5 hours, we'll eat and drink our way across the most interesting parts of Rio that most visitors never get to see. We'll start in one of Rio's bustling street markets, where we'll taste exotic fruits and street food dishes. After that, we'll head to my favorite Brazilian-Portuguese restaurant in Lapa for a taste of old-school Brazil, where the waiters dress in white jackets, and serve the most delicious salt cod croquettes in town. From there, we'll wander into Centro, the oldest part of the city to visit a secret foodie hotspot, a hole-in-the-wall serving classic boteco snacks (think Brazilian tapas). We’ll then take a short ride to Flamengo, where we'll taste the uniquely delicious regional dishes, first from Northeastern Brazil and finally from the Amazon. IMPORTANT: There is a different meeting point each day of the week and the Airbnb app is not able to handle this, so we will give you detailed information on how to get to the meeting point in a message after you book. ALSO: We generally do NOT serve feijoada or the rodizio style churrasco (all you can eat barbecue). But we can help you find the very best of both!
Maracanã football game as a local
Jun, 1st: Flamengo v Fluminense Jun, 4th: Fluminense v Bragantino Jun, 5th: Vasco da Gama v Flamengo Jun, 8th: Flamengo v Racing Jun, 11th: Flamengo v Grêmio Jun, 21st: Fluminense v Atlético M. Jun, 24th: Fluminense v Bahia Jun, 27th: Fluminense v Sporting C. Jun, 28th: Flamengo v Aucas Maracanã is one of the world's most famous and important football stadiums. Stage of 'Maracanazo', when Uruguay surprisingly defeated Brazil and won the first World Cup final played here in 1950. Where the Germans won their 4th World Cup trophy in 2014 and where Pelé scored his goal number 1000. Currently, Flamengo and Fluminense play at the Maracanã as their home stadium bringing up exciting matches especially when they face each other in a local derby! We will meet before the match to create an opportunity to connect the group by sharing local football stories and offering a welcome drink. This will take place at a square surrounded by bars where the fans usually gather before matches to get in the proper mood! After that first moment, we'll join the fans on the way to the main stage to get seats close to the hard supporters where they wave flags and play drums! Our goal's to make you experience it as a local!
The Real Football Experienece Rio
Want to live the real Brazilian football experience? I am a fanatic Flamengo Supporter that wants to share my passion with many people as possible. I am not a tourism agency, with me your experience will be the real match day of a regular Flamengo Supporter. The experience begins on the warm up at Chico's Bar, where the local fans start to reune. After drinking some beers and having some fun we are going to the stadium. There we will be in the popular sector, with the most animated fans. At all times you will be with local fans that will guarantee your safety, show you the stadium, tell some curiosities and answer your doubts in the best possible way. Tickets Included IG: @realfootballexperiencerio
Get to know Rio main attractions -7h
In this experience, we will pick you up at your place* and take you to visit the most important spots in the city. We will start visiting Christ the Redeemer Statue first thing, so we can avoid lines and get the best shots for your photos**; next, the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, an artistic zone with it's exclusive tram and then the Selarón Staircase, one of the most famous touristic spots of Rio. From there we'll go to the Metropolitan Cathedral, a unique bulding in the Center of Rio. Afterwards, we visit the Tijuca Forest, with waterfalls and wild animals and the neighborhood of São Conrado, where we can see the hang gliders landing on the beach. We stop for lunch*** right after that and by the end you have two options: we can either take you back home or to the Sugar Loaf, where you can take a cable car to the top of this magnific hill. During the whole time, we'll be telling you all about the places we'll be visiting and will anwser all your question. *Pick up at some areas of the south zone of Rio. If you are in another region, like Barra da Tijuca, we will set a meeting point **If we fell like the weather is not good to go right away to the statue we might change the order of the tour to wait and see if the weather gets better. ***Lunch is not price included.
Two Brothers the most beautiful hike in Rio
Trilha Dois Irmãos - Brings you to arguably the best view in Rio! An experience for the more adventurous, going up the Favela via Moto Taxi and then hiking up the trail, passing through a territory unknown (Favela Vidigal). The view at the top stretches 365 degrees around the city. You'll see the Christ statue, Lagoa, Sugar Loaf, Ilhas Cagarras, Niterói and the Bay of Rio which are all visible at the peak. There isn't another place in the city of Rio besides Pedra da Gávea that has this unique view! Come with Experience Rio, why? 1. It's always better to have a local guide when entering a Favela. 2. With experience Rio, you will be led by professional guides with knowledge about the history of Vidigal/Rocinha + Rio. 3. Our guides are here to specifically make sure your time is amazing, we will show you all the best places for photos and of course take a few for the gram! 4. (5%) of profits goes to cleaning the trail + reforestation. The hike is medium level with moderate rock inclines. 45 minutes of hiking up which equates to roughly 350M in elevation climb. Not recommend for those with knee or health issues!! *SUNSET* hikes after February 10th will not have a complete "sunset" due to the transition of seasons. The sun will set further behind the Tijuca Forest until July. Regardless its absolutely beautiful and worth the experience to see the city at this time!
Rocinha Favela Tour Rio De Janeiro
Come see and experience the largest and most beautiful Favela in Rio, Rocinha!! I am a local resident of Favela Rocinha, was born here and know pretty much everyone; this is my home and I love this place! I want to introduce you to some of the sights, sounds, smells, and culture of this amazing Favela. I'll accompany you to some breathtaking viewpoints and also take you down the curvy streets to experience a bit of life in Rocinha. Don't worry... Rocinha is very safe and I will guide you down the safest streets and neighborhoods. I'll take you by local shops and markets to experience what life is really like in Rocinha. The price of the tour includes monetary contribution to the local community.
Favela Walking Tour
Vidigal - Known for its culture in art, funk, and film, it has become an iconic place in Cidade Maravilhosa. Starting with an exciting motorcycle ride up the Favela. From here, we visit the ecological park, an oasis within the Favela. Built mainly from recycled materials with some truly special views of the south zone! Afterward, we will walk throughout the alleys of (25/14) called "Becos," where you will walk these surrounding areas home to a majority of locals. Meet and converse with residents and have the chance to better understand their lifestyle and the Favela. This part is extremely important and humbling as it's something you couldn't do without a guide. People who usually visit the Favela just come for views and the clubs at the top. (even with a guide). The clubs are EXPENSIVE and INACCESSIBLE for those who live here. So why even visit these places? Many residents work hard on the beaches and streets. Cleaning the city and recycling. In restaurants as cooks and bartenders. Even drivers and couriers. Furthermore, a lot of culture, i.e., Sambas and choreography of funk to a lot of Art and Food are from the communities of Rio!
Football Matches in Rio
Levo as pessoas que é com um guia profissional cadastrado que fala Inglês, Espanhol e Português fluente em vans cada uma de 15 lugares para uma partida de futebol diferente que o possa fazer sozinho. Vamos em grupo para as torcidas locais do time de futebol onde tem bandeiras grandes e tambores. Onde teriam medo de ir sozinhos e iriam com migo com muita segurança ou no meio do campo no melhor setor para assistir o jogo! O tamanho do grupo depende da procura alta ou baixa.
Rio and the rainforest with electric bike
Welcome to the first electric bike tour in Rio de Janeiro. With the help of assisted cycling, you will be able to discover the most beautiful places in Rio de Janeiro making much less effort and in a completely ecological way. Most of the tour will take place on the roads inside the Tijuca forest. We will visit the most beautiful and less accessible viewpoints in the city, as well as having probable encounters with toucans and monkeys along the way. In addition to the electric bike, I offer a photo session taken with a professional camera in the most beautiful places in Rio. The bicycle with assisted pedaling is perfect for this type of activity, there are numerous climbs along the way and without the help of the engine it would be a very tiring and difficult ride to do. My goal is to make you fall in love with the city I fell in love with. I want you to discover every beautiful corner of Rio in an experience totally immersed in nature. Important information: The tour lasts approximately 5 hours, but can be shorter or longer depending on several factors. (Quantity of photos, speed, punctuality and more). If you have less time and want to take a tour of about 3 hours I have announced a similar and shorter tour always on AirBnb, get in touch to see availability. (Santa Teresa and Tijuca National Park by ebike)
Cook a Moqueca de peixe in a carioca kitchen
We’ll make a class of culinary where you’ll learn how to do a moqueca de peixe in the Bahia style – traditional brazilian dish that is fish in a sauce made with dendê oil, bell pepper, coriander, pepper and others exotics ingredientes from the brazilian culinary. Before, I’ll show how to do make a delicious lemon caipirinha (brazilian drink) with all the local tips at my house, on the top a hill, a very special place in Rio, listening to our MPB (brazilian popular music). We’ll climb the stairs to a terrace that has a gorgeous view of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Corcovado and mountains and enjoy the sunset while our fish is marinating in the spices. After that, we’ll go to the kitchen to do the farofa and then we’ll start to prepare the moqueca. Brasil is a multifaceted country as well its culinary full of flavors, colors and smells. When it’s ready, we’ll have dinner together enjoying a White or rosé wine from the South America. Other things to note There is a possibility of a vegetarian dish on request to a private group. My street has a security cabin that will be warned of your arrival. Be welcomed !
Sunset Sailboat Tour in Rio de Janeiro
The tour starts at the middle of the afternoon at the pier in Urca near to Bar urca. We will sail by the Fortress of São João, Fortress Laje and Fortress Santa Cruz, and close to the Island of Boa Viagem in Niterói. There will be one stop point at Adão e Eva beach or Praia Vermelha, perfect for picture taking and if you are interested to swim! Then we will pass by the Museum of Contemporary Art and sail back with the amazing view of the sunset on the horizon. There are gorgeous views of Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer throughout the ride, as they are central to the scenery of Rio's coast. The tour finishes after the sunset to make the most of this amazing view of the city. Other things to note You must bring your camera, sunscreen, swimsuit and flip flops.
Jeep tour beaches hiking sunset photos
THE "FIRST CLASS" TO TELEGRAFO (PUBLIC groups only MON, WED, FRI, up to 6 people, original strategy, "SIMPLY THE BEST" AVOID QUEUES. 9 hours well spent for the best tour to Telegraph stone (and many surprises !!!). A super package of experiences and exuberant nature, in a comfortable Jeep and a paparazzi to call your own, exploring a 18 beaches region- several inside an environmental preservation area such as SECRETO, PRAINHA, ABRICÓ and GRUMARI . We'll unveil a new region even for many cariocas (the largest urban forest in the world and a 42 km sandbank). CADASTUR-RJ guide on natural attractions and professional photographer. Available in 2 4X4 Diesel legends, the brazilian Troller T4 and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, king of Dubai's dunes. Insta saffo_phototour. 1) 150 minutes for the beach tour with photos (no extra costs); 2) Lunch time over Marambaia's waters (not included but at great prices), or just enjoy the view; 3) 150 minutes for hiking activities with pictures at the lookouts; 4) 30 minutes for a lush sunset; 5) 90 minutes return and several surprises, with an incredible sky in the region of environmental protection. * Anti-Covid Strategy: 1) windows always opened; 2) Most of the experience takes place in open areas; 3) Wear masks; alcohol 70% plus soap and water available; 4) Only 1 experiment/day to ensure everything is clean. NOT FOR UNDER 6Y
Futebol no Rio, Maracanã Rio football game at Maracanã
We will go watch a game in Maracana at category A 1 seats , we can go by public transportation with the people or by car . I will explain all the story of the stadium and about the clubs who will play and i can explain the tatics and the ways of the game . Iremos assistir a um jogo no Maracanã em lugares da categoria A 1, podemos ir de transporte público com as pessoas ou de carro. Vou explicar toda a história do estádio e sobre os clubes que vão jogar e posso explicar as táticas e as formas do jogo.
Rio Local Pub Food Tour - All included
**This tour is non-discriminatory. Everybody is welcome! :) **Drinks and food are included in the price! Bars and their food are part of the local culture here in Brazil. You'll find different kinds of bars with local food in each state and/or city. It's an excellent way to explore local gastronomy. With this in mind, we will explore some top street bars (we call them: botecos) with the best local food in the city, and we will uncover a part of Rio that most people don't know about. We will attend a total of 3 (three) local pubs. We will focus on the food, exploring each boteco's specialty. **Drinks and food are included in the price!** The meeting point will be next to one of the subway stations. I'll confirm the exact meeting point when the reservation is made. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. :) Other things to note: - If you are vegan or vegetarian, you won't enjoy it as much. - If you don't drink beer, send me a message. I can customize a different tour. - Depending on the circumstances (allergies/weather/time of day), my tours can have a few changes (different pubs/neighborhoods) that you'll be notified of beforehand.
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