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Vasco da Gama Match Day Experience

5 Excellent (4 reviews) Rio de Janeiro

From €79,00 79,00

Duration

4 hours

Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Español, Francais, Portuguese

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Overview

Hi, I’m Gabriel, your local host! Join me on one of the most memorable experiences that a football lover can have in Rio de Janeiro: a game of Vasco da Gama at São Januário Stadium! You will have an authentic experience of going on a Vasco match as if you were a local fan, living the carioca football culture in the middle of one of the most intense fans in Brazil as if you had lived this all your life!

On this experience you will learn the local cheers and songs and get informative commentary from me on the history and traditions of “futebol” in Rio de Janeiro. We will at the lobby of your hotel (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon beaches). From there your tour will begin as you take taxis/Uber and go to a place where Vasco da Gama supporters meet before the match. Our pre-match we will have some beers (or other desired drinks) and have some barbecues! Here I will tell you the best stories of Vasco da Gama and Carioca football and you will be aware of everything about the clubs and competitions!! Once we soaked up this pre-match atmosphere, we will make our way to the stadium.

The São Januário Stadium is one of the most iconic in the world for its architecture and that has a very special history with the club, its fans and the community around it! A small spolier: Vasco’s own fans built this stadium, but let’s leave those stories for our experience! We are sure you will hear a lot of chants, flags and an atmosphere you have never seen before in your lives. Inside the stadium, the feeling is unique! Vasco fans make the stadium shake and support the team in the 90 minutes of the match with a lot of chants and instruments!

The ground has a capacity of around 15,000 supporters and the Ultras are one of the most intense in Brazil. A nice curiosity to know about: The club raised through their youth academy names such as Romário, Juninho and Phillipe Coutinho. So there’s plenty of history to learn about! Once you’re in a match full of thrills and making sure you have amazing memories for the rest of your life, it’s time to go home!

At São Januário, you will be able to experience a home match of Vasco da Gama together with a local who will guide you throughout the evening. No need to worry about planning where to go, how to get a ticket for entrance or how to travel. We got you covered.

This experience includes a match ticket, subway/taxi ticket, English speaking guide, 1 barbecue and 2 local beers.

Additional Vasco da Gama Matchday information::

# Matches can be moved to Maracanã Stadium without prior notice.

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Gabriel_G

Member Since 2022

6 Reviews

Experience organized by Gabriel_G

Verified Homefans Host 6 Reviews

HIGHLIGHTS

  • See Vasco da Gama and its passionate supporters live
  • Tick the football temple São Januário off your bucket list
  • Learn more about Vasco da Gama history and culture
  • Meet up with local Vasco da Gama fans

What you get

  • Vasco da Gama's match ticket in São Januário (regular stands)
  • 1 barbecue and 2 beers
  • A local pre-match experience
  • Subway ticket / Taxi Fee
  • English speaking Local Host
  • Tips
  • Travel Insurance

FAQs

Is the match date confirmed?

Fixtures have been released however it is possible that Sunday matches will move to Saturday and vice-versa.  We advise you to consider this when making your wider travel plans.

How many people will be on the tour?

The maximum number of people the host will allow is stated above. However this number may not always be met and it may even be possible that your party is on the tour on your own. Higher numbers make for a more sociable experience, lower numbers make for more personalised attention from your host. Look at it as a win/win!

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How will the host get in touch after booking?

The host will get in touch with you via Whatsapp prior to the event. You will receive a booking confirmation from Homefans and more information about the experience.

Can children / young adults join the tour?

If we can accept children there will be an option in the booking flow. However, for many trips our local hosts take the decision, based on the content of the tour, to open this up to adults only. If you are looking to travel with under 18’s, please feel free to contact us and we can discuss your options.

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Iain Meldrum

19/09/2023

Vasco da gama!

I booked to go on a vasco match day with Gabriel! The whole experience was amazing! Gabriel was efficient with communication and what was going to happen for this match day! He met us and the group and we stopped off at a vasco store to see some merchandise before catching an Uber to the meet up point with fans The game was moved from the San janiero but this was out with Gabriel’s control but it didn’t affect the experience! We enjoyed interaction with many fans, and enjoying bbq food and drinks! Gabriel got us into the stadium easily and we had good seats (in with the flag waving and wild fans) The atmosphere was electric! And Gabriel’s passion for the club is massive! After the game Gabriel was great in ensuring we all got back home ok! Especially for me who was going straight to the airport after the game! If you have any doubts about a Vasco game day experience, don’t have any doubts and just go for it! You won’t regret it! Obrigado Gabriel!
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Michael

30/07/2023

Fantastic alternative experience from Gabriel

We booked a Vasco Da Ga Gama experience with Gabriel but unfortunately the game was ordered to be played behind closed doors. Gabriel kindly came up with an alternative and took us to a second division match at Olaria AC which turned out to be absolutely brilliant! Gabriel is a super fun host and was great with my 2 children! He met us at our hotel and took us back there after the match. During the day Gabriel shared his knowledge of Brazilian football and helped us with ordering food and drinks during the match. I now consider Gabriel a friend and I recommend anyone visiting Rio to take in a match with him. Absolute legend of a guy! We will be back soon!
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Ashley Sharp Blurton

11/07/2022

Vasco da Gama Match Day Experience: AWESOME

There aren't enough stars to rate Matheus or our experience. He made everything incredibly easy (from meeting up, to getting to the match, getting into the match and getting home that night), which was no small feat -as there were four of us. His attention to detail, safety and fun were TOP NOTCH! We had an AMAZING time, and there's NO way we could have done it without him I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Bjoern

01/07/2022

Great experience - Thank you Matheus !

Many thanks to Matheus for an unforgettable home game from Vasco. Unfortunately, the game was moved to the Maracana Stadium due to high demand. But then there was an extremely good atmosphere in the stadium. Unforgettable support from around 57,000 Vasco fans. The atmosphere in front of the stadium was also very interesting. Of course you can also organize such a game cheaper. But together with a local, the whole thing is much more fun. Therefore a clear recommendation from me! Best greetings from Berlin.
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Gabriel_G

Member Since 2022

6 Reviews