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Additional information about Old Trafford's offerings, facilities, and events.

Before I visit

Can I change the date of my booking? If you are no longer able to make your tour and need to reschedule, please call 0161 676 7770 at least two working days before your scheduled tour. Changes will be made subject to availability but unfortunately it will not be possible to rearrange your tour on the day.

The date I want to visit is not available online; what should I do? All stadium tour availability is displayed online. If your preferred date is not visible, this will unfortunately mean that there are no available tours so you would need to select an alternative date.

I can no longer attend my stadium tour due to a personal or travel issue; can I cancel my booking? Stadium tours are non-refundable as per our terms and conditions, but we will try to help you rearrange your booking if you call 0161 676 7770 at least two working days before your scheduled tour.

Do I need a ticket for my baby? Yes, all visitors need a ticket. You will need to book your baby in as an under 3, and there is no charge.

What happens if a match is scheduled for the date my tour is booked for? Stadium tour and museum visits may occasionally need to be rearranged for operational reasons (such as changes to the football fixture schedule). If this happens, we'll let you know with as much notice as possible and give you the option of a refund or rescheduled visit. We do not advise booking any non-refundable travel or accommodation until the football fixtures around your visit date are confirmed.

I haven't received my tickets; do I need to do anything? Please refer to the confirmation email you received at the point of booking. We do not issue tickets in advance; you just need to have a copy of your confirmation on arrival.

I am interested in booking for a group; are there any discounts or special offers available? If you would like to book for a group, then please contact us directly at [email protected] .

I am a teacher; do you offer school visits (for various ages)? We do offer school visits; please contact us directly at [email protected] .

What time do I need to arrive for my tour and where should I go? You must arrive at the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand reception at least 20 minutes before your tour starts. We recommend you arrive 30-60 minutes before and have a look around the museum before your tour begins (if your tour is booked for 3pm or later, you must visit the museum first as it will be closed by the time your tour is finished).

Upon arrival at the stadium your bags will need to be security checked and there may be queues at the reception, so the earlier you can arrive, the better. This is particularly recommended on days before and after home matchdays where we are busier than usual.

What do I do when I have arrived? Collect your tickets and lanyards upon arrival at the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand reception desk and take lifts or escalators to the museum on level 3. Make your way through the museum, exploring each level as you make your way down to the stadium tour meeting point on level 1 of the museum, five minutes before the start of the tour to meet your tour guides.

If you arrive late for your tour, you may NOT be able to be added on to your tour in the stadium.

How many levels is the museum spread over? The museum is spread over three levels.

What can be found on each level of the museum? Level 3 (top floor) – Trophy room, Munich room, Special exhibit room, Youth/Academy, Early beginnings (Newton Heath). Level 2 (middle floor) – Kit history room, International section, Legends corridor, United overseas, Managers' room, Classrooms (education sessions for school groups). Level 1 (bottom floor) –  History of the stadium, Story of the floodlights, Treble corridor and trophies, Stadium tour meeting point.

Stadium experience

Can you tell me more about the stadium experience? The stadium tour provides visitors with a high-quality experience, where you will have access to stunning views of the stadium’s interior and locations which take you behind the scenes at Old Trafford. The route will visit areas such as: Sir Alex Ferguson Stand seating area, accessibility platform, players’ dressing room, players’ tunnel, pitchside (dug-outs), and press/media room.

How long does the tour normally take? The tour duration is approximately 70 minutes. Please also be reminded that access to the museum is included in your booking. There are three levels to the museum and we recommend spending at least 20 minutes on each floor, approximately one hour in total. If your tour is booked for 3pm or later, you must visit the museum first as it will be closed by the time your tour is finished.

Where should I park? Free car parking is available on E2 car park. Please use postcode M16 0SZ for navigation. For more information on getting to Old Trafford, please visit manutd.com/gettinghere .

Is there anywhere I can store belongings while on a tour? Locker facilities are available for small bags at Sir Alex Ferguson Stand reception (where you will arrive), and are free to use.

Am I guaranteed to see everything advertised on the tour? As we are a working stadium, tours are subject to late changes or even cancellation depending on activity in the stadium or rearranged fixtures etc. For full terms and conditions please visit manutd.com/terms .

Can I take photos and videos on my tour? You are very welcome to take as many pictures and short videos as you like in all areas except the press conference room. We ask that you don’t live stream, and are mindful of other visitors at all times.

Is there food and drink available? The Red Café is situated next to the entrance to the museum and tour in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and is open from 10am to 4pm daily.

Do you have translations of the tour description? We don’t have direct translations for our tour guides, but we use multi-media guides to enhance our tours that will show a selection of videos operated by the tour guide. These are available in a wide selection of languages.

Accessibility

Can prams be taken in the museum and on the tour? Prams can be taken through the museum; however we recommend that usually they are not taken on the stadium tour due to the number of stairs on the route. The tour guides will show visitors where prams can be left before the start of the tour. If pram usage is essential while on the stadium tour, please contact [email protected] where this can be arranged.

I am a wheelchair user; is the tour route accessible? If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us at least 48 hours before attending on 0161 676 7770 or [email protected] to discuss how we can best assist. Read more information on accessible facilities at Old Trafford .

Our tour route has 177 steps. We have ‘flat route’ tours available for those guests who would prefer, which can be arranged through the contact details above.

I am blind or partially sighted; can I get an audio guide of the tour? Our tour guides are able to take your party round the route privately, so you can get the fully immersive experience. To arrange this, please contact us in advance at [email protected] .

I am hearing impaired; how can I experience the stadium tour? One of our tour guides uses BSL at intermediate level, and if you let us know in advance at [email protected] we will do our best to pair you up. We also have multi-media guides that are signed in BSL, so please us know when you arrive if you would like to use one.

Special requests

What do I do if I have a special request? Please contact [email protected] with any special requests.

Examples include: birthday announcements, marriage proposals, personalised shirt to be hung up in the dressing room, memorial flower-laying pitchside, use of multi-media guides/BSL guides for visitors requiring translation or hearing aid.

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Walk in the footsteps of your heroes at Old Trafford.

Visit manchester united for a day out with a difference the museum & stadium tour at old trafford takes you behind the scenes at the ‘theatre of dreams’ for a great day out..

Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s most popular and most successful football clubs on a Manchester United Stadium Tour. Since the club’s formation in 1878 Manchester United have won 64 trophies, with Old Trafford stadium at the heart of their success.

The stadium is one of the world’s most recognisable venues and the largest club football stadium in the UK. The Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour gives you the opportunity to discover the story of the club and to see inside the spectacular 76,000 capacity stadium. Find your favourite player’s seat in the dressing room, walk in their footsteps towards the pitch through the players’ tunnel and take the Manager’s seat in the dugout.

The museum blends historical exhibits with state-of-the-art interactive experiences. Discover the stories of the club’s most famous players, including Bobby Charlton, George Best, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney. Find out about the remarkable managers, including Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Stadium Tour lasts for 80 minutes and includes the players’ dressing room and the chance to emerge from the tunnel into the Theatre of Dreams. Whether you’re a lover of the beautiful game or not, this is a classic Manchester experience not to be missed.

All tickets for the Museum & Stadium Tour are valid for an entire year, giving you 12 months of football fun. Your Annual Pass will give you the opportunity to come back as often as you like for the next 365 days!

*Must include at least one adult or senior.

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Price includes:

• Manchester United Museum
• Guided Stadium Tour
• Certificate
• Free re-entry to the museum for 1 year

Adult: £25.00

Child (5-15 years): £15.00

• Souvenir Guide Book
• Exclusive Gift

Adult: £36.00

Child (5-15 years): £26.00

• 1-course meal in Red Cafe
• One drink with meal

Red Cafe opening times – 7 days a week, except home matchdays: Restaurant 11.00-16.00

Adult: £45.00

Child (5-15 years): £35.00

Timings and prices

• Tours run daily* from 9.40am to 4.30pm (3.30pm on Sunday). *Except match days. The tour is subject to changes at short notice depending on operational requirements.
• Tours must be booked 3 days before date of visit

THE DOUBLE Two traditional beef burgers served on a brioche bun with tomato relish, salad, & chunky chips.

FALAFEL KEBAB (V) (Ve) Falafel bites served on a flatbread with tzatziki, peri peri sauce, lettuce, julienne carrot, with a black olive & sunblushed tomato salad.

TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS (GF) Beer battered fish, peas, homemade tartare sauce & chunky chips.

TUNA CIABATTA (GF) Tuna mayonnaise served on an open toasted ciabatta bun with cucumber, lettuce & side salad.

CAESAR SALAD Lettuce, croutons, anchovies, boiled egg & Vicenza cheese, served with or without chicken.

QUINOA SALAD (V) (Ve) Quinoa, chickpeas, red onion, spinach, cucumber, cherry tomato, peppers & parsley, bound in a citrus dressing with a sunblushed tomato bread roll.

MARGHERITA PIZZA (V) (GF) (Ve) Oven baked thin crust pizza base, topped with our own tomato sauce & grated mozzarella cheese.

PEPPERONI PIZZA (GF) Oven baked thin crust pizza base, topped with our own tomato sauce, grated mozzarella cheese & pepperoni slices.

Red Cafe opening times – 7 days a week, except home matchdays:  Restaurant 11.00-16.00

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Manchester United Stadium Tour and Meal in the Red Café for One Adult and One Child

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Take a fascinating stadium tour of Old Trafford, visit the team museum and enjoy a meal with fans of your favourite team with this Manchester United Football Club Stadium Tour with Meal in the Red Café for One Adult and One Child.

You’ll both get to walk in the footsteps of some of United’s football greats as you travel from the Alex Ferguson Stand down to the home team’s changing room and look out at the pitch from the players’ tunnel, and even take a stand in the manager’s stand in the dug-out.

Either before or after your tour you’ll enjoy a tasty meal in the Manchester United Red Café. Grown-ups and kids alike will find something to enjoy on the menu, so get yourselves to Old Trafford for a day out full of Man United goodness.

What's Included

• A tour for one adult and one child at Old Trafford
• Entry into the museum
• Meal for Two in Manchester United Red Café

What happens on the day?

Your experience will include both a stadium tour and visit to the museum featuring:

• The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand – prepare yourself for a breathtaking look inside Old Trafford. Feel the passion as you enter centre stage at the Theatre of Dreams
• Dugout – Pace down the old players’ tunnel like the stars of matches gone by and imagine standing by the team's manager
• Players’ Tunnel – Feel what it’s like to stand in the players’ tunnel let your imagination run free as you look over the perfect green pitch
• Dressing Room – Sit at the peg of your favourite player and imagine what it would be like to be a part of the manager's team talk
• Museum – browse at your leisure and see the extensive trophy cabinet as well as the extensive collection of club memorabilia

On arrival at the Red Café you’ll take your seats to browse the OT Experience menu and make your choices from the options available. From succulent snacks to leisurely lunches you’ll find something to hit the spot, making your tour even more delicious.

Participant guidelines

• Minimum age: adults are deemed to be over 16 (under 18’s need parental or guardian consent), children are deemed to be 5 to 15
• Wheelchair access and disabled facilities are available
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary 

Availability

The tour is available Monday to Sunday and must be booked at 11.00, 11.30, 12.00 or 12.30 with lunch to follow. All bookings are subject to availability.

Please note: The Tunnels and Dugouts will not be available throughout June 2024, due to stadium work going on. However, other access to Behind the scenes area will be available in replacement.

Kindly note, tours do not take place on home match days or the day before a home European game. Tours and contents may sometimes be subject to late changes or cancellations.

We recommend you book at least two weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

The stadium tours last approximately 1 hour 10 minutes and it is recommended you allow an additional 1 hour to enjoy your meal and 1 hour to visit the museum. You are able to visit the museum at your leisure before or after the tour. Please ensure you arrive for your tour in plenty of time. If your stadium tours booked after 15.00 you will need to view the Museum prior to the Tour.

What about insurance?

The partners contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

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A very enjoyable experience

A very well organised and informative tour. Our tour guides Malcolm and Paul, were clearly very passionate and knowledgable about both the stadium itself and the team. There were loads of great photo opportunities and you didn’t feel rushed. We were very lucky with an added bonus of a glimpse of Marcus Rashford who was clearly doing other PR work in the stands but who acknowledged my son with a wave. The food in the cafe was good quality although the service for some tables was a little slow.

Perfect day!

It was a great experience

An unforgettable experience!

Such an informative tour, interactive for the kids. Everything was as we imagined and more. Tour guides Mike and Ian were friendly and great fun. Tour took roughly 70 mins and plenty of photo opportunities and didn’t feel rushed. Would highly recommend!

Tracey and Reece

Reece Birthday

Had a lovely time lovely hotel really enjoyed the tour it was amazing we were on the 11 10 and our male tour guide was really good made it very interesting would highly reccomend very well organised my son was in his element. Wil return to stay at hotel.

Top Quality Tour & Meal

The tour was excellent and the meal was very good also. Brilliant value for money.🤙

Caroline Hawkins

Manchester United stadium tour

Brilliant experience - Excellent value for money, very well organised, informative and plenty of photo opportunities. my son and husband had a great day. Lunch included was also delicious and value for money - Definitely recommend.

Karl Richardson

The tour was average compared to other stadium tours. I had the lunch package with my tour. You have to choose your meal from a smaller menu than everybody else because you’ve booked through virgin and it’s very limited, a drink is included with the meal but you can’t even have proper orange juice because that’s not included you have to have squash. Wouldn’t book an experience again if just book through the event itself

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