What the Tour Covers
The Emirates Stadium tour gives visitors an in-depth look at one of the most modern football grounds in Europe. Unlike some stadium tours that are led by a guide at a fixed pace, the Emirates experience is self-guided with an audio handset, allowing you to spend as much or as little time as you like at each stop.
The route takes you through areas that are normally accessible only to players, staff and media on matchday. You begin by exploring the stadium's interior before heading into the most popular sections of the tour.
The Dressing Rooms
One of the highlights is access to both the home and away dressing rooms. The home dressing room is set up as it would be for a match, with shirts hanging in each player's space and the tactical board ready for the manager's team talk. The audio guide explains the matchday routine and shares stories from significant games.
The away dressing room provides an interesting contrast, and guides often note the subtle differences designed to give the home team a psychological edge.
The Players' Tunnel and Pitch-Side
Walking through the players' tunnel and emerging pitch-side is the moment that most visitors remember best. Standing at the edge of the playing surface and looking up at 60,704 empty seats gives you an immediate sense of the scale and atmosphere of the venue.
The tunnel itself is narrower than many visitors expect, creating a compressed feeling that opens dramatically as you step out into the stadium bowl. The audio guide describes what players experience at this point on matchday, from the noise of the crowd to the pre-match rituals.
The Press Room
The tour includes a visit to the press room, where post-match interviews and press conferences take place. You can sit behind the desk and see the branded backdrop that appears on television. It is a popular spot for photographs and gives you a glimpse into the media operations that surround every Premier League match.
The Arsenal Museum
Included in the tour is access to the Arsenal Museum, which houses one of the most impressive trophy collections in English football. The museum traces the club's history from its founding in 1886 through to the present day, with exhibits covering the great teams, managers and players who have shaped Arsenal's story.
Key items on display include replicas of major trophies, historic kits, match-worn boots and memorabilia from landmark occasions. The Invincibles season of 2003-04, when Arsenal went the entire Premier League campaign unbeaten, has a dedicated section that football fans of any allegiance find compelling.
Practical Information
Tours run on non-match days throughout the year. On days when Arsenal are playing at the Emirates, the stadium is closed to tour visitors due to matchday preparations. The self-guided format means you can start your tour at various times throughout the day, but booking in advance is recommended to guarantee your preferred slot.
The entire experience typically takes 60 to 90 minutes, depending on how long you spend in each area and in the museum. The route is accessible for visitors with mobility requirements.
