Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Daniel Globe
An Emirates Stadium tour gives Arsenal supporters a behind-the-scenes look at the club’s home in north London, including areas such as the Home Dressing Room, Players’ Tunnel, pitchside and Directors’ Box when the full route is available. Standard visits are self-guided and include entry to the Arsenal Museum, making the experience easy to explore at your own pace.
Quick Answer
The standard Emirates Stadium tour takes about one hour, with roughly another 30 minutes recommended for the Arsenal Museum. Current public prices start from about £36 for adults and £26 for children, although prices and availability can change. Check Arsenal’s official opening hours before travelling because fixtures, maintenance and stadium events can alter the route.
Key Takeaways
- The standard Emirates Stadium tour is self-guided and takes about one hour; allow another 30 minutes for the Arsenal Museum.
- Current public listings show standard tickets from about £36 for adults, £31 for concessions and £26 for children, with infants free.
- Typical tour highlights include the Home Dressing Room, Players’ Tunnel, pitchside, Home Dugout, Directors’ Box and Diamond Club, although operational needs can change the route.
- Start at the Stadium Tour ticket desk inside The Armoury store and check official opening information before travelling.
- There is no luggage-storage facility, and large items may be refused. Professional cameras and recording equipment are not permitted.
- Arsenal provides wheelchair-accessible tour routes, BSL content, concession arrangements for eligible disabled guests and free carer access with valid proof of need.
Planning Your Visit to Emirates Stadium
A little planning makes an Emirates Stadium tour much easier, especially because football fixtures, concerts, maintenance and other stadium events can affect opening hours or close parts of the normal route.
Arsenal says Stadium Tours and the museum normally operate seven days a week throughout the year except Christmas Day, but visitors should always check the official Stadium Tour information before travelling.
Where the Tour Starts
Standard Stadium Tour visitors begin at the Stadium Tour ticket desk inside The Armoury store. For timed tour products, Arsenal recommends arriving around 15 minutes early so there is enough time to check in.
Pro Tip: Check the official opening-hours page on the morning of your visit as well as when you book. Stadium events and maintenance can cause late route or timetable changes.
Getting to Emirates Stadium
Public transport is usually the simplest option. Arsenal Underground station on the Piccadilly line is the closest Tube stop and is about a five-minute walk from the stadium. Finsbury Park and Highbury & Islington are roughly a 15-minute walk away and provide additional Underground, Overground and rail connections.
Visitors with mobility requirements should plan their station choice carefully. Arsenal station is not step-free. Arsenal’s accessibility guidance identifies Caledonian Road as a fully accessible Piccadilly line option approximately 15 minutes from the stadium and provides additional information about accessible routes in the non-matchday accessibility guide.
Driving is less convenient because Emirates Stadium sits in a residential area with parking controls. Accessible parking is available to qualifying Blue Badge holders but must be arranged in advance with Arsenal.
Dated and Flexi Visits
Arsenal currently distinguishes between dated tickets and Flexi tickets. A dated self-guided ticket is used on the selected date and can be entered during the available tour hours that day. A Flexi ticket can be used within three months of purchase without pre-booking a specific day, although opening hours still need to be checked before travelling.
You can review current booking rules through Arsenal’s booking guidance.
Ticket Information and Pricing
Emirates Stadium has several tour products, so check what is included before comparing prices. The standard self-guided Stadium Tour is different from a Legend Tour, Matchday Tour, VIP Legend Experience or History Walking Tour.
Ticket Types Available
- Standard Stadium Tour: A self-guided visit through the stadium with museum admission included.
- Dated Stadium Tour: The standard self-guided experience used on a chosen date during that day’s available operating hours.
- Flexi Stadium Tour: A flexible standard-tour ticket that Arsenal currently allows to be used within three months of purchase.
- Legend Tour: A guided experience involving an Arsenal legend. Arsenal advises allowing about 90 minutes for the tour plus approximately 30 minutes for the museum.
- Matchday Tour: A separate one-hour product available on qualifying home matchdays. The available route differs from the standard non-matchday tour.
- Whistlestop Tour: A shorter matchday option lasting about 20 minutes in the lower bowl, with museum admission included.
- Arsenal History Walking Tour: A guided walking experience lasting about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, followed by access to the self-guided stadium tour and museum.
- VIP Legend Experience: A limited-date premium product that can include a private tour with an Arsenal legend and additional hospitality or memorabilia benefits. Availability varies.
Current Price Guide
Tour prices change, and special products cost more than the standard self-guided experience. At the time of this July 2026 update, the Visit London listing supplied by Arsenal shows the following starting prices for the standard experience:
| Ticket Type | Current Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | From £36 |
| Concession / Senior | From £31 |
| Child | From £26 |
| Infant | Free |
Arsenal currently defines child tour tickets as ages 4–15 and infant tickets as under 4. The final price shown by the official booking system should always be treated as the current price for your date and chosen product.
The Arsenal Museum can also be visited separately. Arsenal currently lists museum-only admission at £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and £7 for children.
Note: Do not compare a standard Stadium Tour price directly with a Legend, Matchday or VIP experience. They are different products with different routes, durations and inclusions.
Tour Highlights: What to Expect
The standard Emirates Stadium tour is designed to take supporters beyond the spectator areas and into parts of the ground normally associated with players, coaches and club officials.
The exact route can change, but the full experience typically includes highlights such as the Home Dressing Room, Players’ Tunnel, pitchside area, Home Dugout, Directors’ Box and Diamond Club.
Stadium History Overview
Emirates Stadium replaced Highbury as Arsenal’s home in 2006. Physical construction began in 2004, and the new ground opened in 2006, giving Arsenal a substantially larger modern venue while remaining close to the club’s former home.
The tour connects the new stadium with the wider Arsenal story, from the club’s origins in Woolwich in 1886 through the Highbury era and into the modern Emirates years.
Behind-the-Scenes Access
One of the biggest attractions is being able to follow a route associated with a matchday. Depending on operations, you can sit inside the Home Dressing Room, walk through the Players’ Tunnel, emerge near the pitch and see the dugout and premium areas from a perspective unavailable with a normal match ticket.
Because the standard experience is self-guided, you can usually spend more time at the parts that interest you instead of moving through the stadium with a fixed group.
Note: Arsenal announced that the club’s 2025/26 Premier League trophy would join the Stadium Tour route from 18 June 2026. Trophy availability can change at short notice for operational reasons, so check Arsenal’s current trophy guidance before making a special journey to see it.
Route Changes, Matchdays, and Restrictions
No stadium tour can guarantee that every room will be available every day. Team operations, pitch work, concerts, home fixtures and other events can temporarily close parts of the route.
This is especially important if one specific area is the main reason for your visit. Check current opening information rather than assuming that the Home Dressing Room, tunnel or pitchside will always be accessible.
Warning: Emirates Stadium does not provide luggage or bag storage for tour visitors. Arsenal states that suitcases and large items cannot be accepted on the Stadium Tour route or in the museum, and visitors arriving with items larger than cabin-sized bags can be refused entry.
Professional cameras and professional recording equipment are also prohibited inside the stadium and museum. Personal photography is more flexible, but individual exhibits may have their own restrictions. Arsenal currently states that visitors cannot use their own device to take a photo with the Premier League trophy; official photography is offered at designated points when applicable.
Pushchairs and buggies can be taken around the tour route, with lifts available where needed, but they cannot be left unattended.
Exploring the Club’s History
Arsenal’s history began in 1886, when workers in Woolwich formed the team that developed from Dial Square into Royal Arsenal and eventually Arsenal Football Club.
For many supporters, one of the defining chapters remains the 2003/04 Invincibles. Arsenal completed all 38 Premier League matches without defeat, winning 26 and drawing 12. The unbeaten league run ultimately stretched to 49 matches across multiple seasons.
Arsenal’s 2003/04 side finished the Premier League season with 26 wins, 12 draws and no defeats.
The Emirates era now has another major league milestone of its own. Arsenal won the 2025/26 Premier League title, ending the club’s 22-year wait since the Invincibles’ championship.
That makes the current tour particularly interesting for returning supporters: the story on display no longer ends with memories of Highbury and the early Emirates years but includes a new Premier League-winning chapter.
The Emirates Stadium Architecture
Emirates Stadium is as interesting as a building as it is as a football venue. Designed by what is now Populous, the ground opened in 2006 and has a capacity of roughly 60,700.
According to Populous’ Emirates Stadium project record, the stadium was fitted into a constrained triangular site between major railway routes in a densely developed part of north London.
Four features stand out:
- Elliptical plan: The overall stadium form helps the large venue fit its tightly constrained urban site.
- Roof structure: The elliptical roof is supported on eight main cores, helping create the floating appearance visible from outside.
- Curved façades: Glass, concrete and steel-mesh panels form the exterior and contrast with the surrounding red-brick streetscape.
- Pedestrian connections: Bridges across the nearby railway lines help connect the stadium podium with surrounding transport routes.
The result is a modern football ground that had to solve an unusually difficult urban-planning problem while remaining close to Arsenal’s historic Highbury home.
Visiting the Arsenal Museum
The Arsenal Museum adds important context to the stadium tour. It covers the club’s history through trophies, shirts, memorabilia and displays linked to famous players, teams and matches.
Arsenal recommends allowing roughly 30 minutes for the museum, although committed supporters may want longer.
The museum is in the Northern Triangle Building opposite turnstile E, close to the Ken Friar Bridge and about a five-minute walk from the main Stadium Tour entrance. Once you have left the stadium or museum, re-entry is not normally permitted.
Museum Highlights and Exhibits
Rather than rushing through, look for displays that connect different periods of Arsenal’s history:
- Trophies: Silverware and commemorative displays illustrating major achievements.
- Historic shirts and memorabilia: Items connected with famous players and key eras.
- Highbury history: Material explaining the club’s former home and its move to Emirates Stadium.
- Invincibles story: Displays connected with Arsenal’s unbeaten 2003/04 Premier League season.
- Modern achievements: The club’s museum and tour experience continues to evolve as new milestones are added.
Tour Experience Comparison
The museum is only one part of the wider visitor programme. Current Arsenal tour products vary considerably:
| Experience | Approximate Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard self-guided tour | About 1 hour + ~30 minutes museum | First visits and flexible pacing |
| Legend Tour | About 90 minutes + ~30 minutes museum | Fans who want stories and a guided experience |
| Matchday Tour | About 1 hour + museum access | Seeing the ground on selected home matchdays |
| Whistlestop Tour | About 20 minutes + museum access | A shorter matchday visit |
| History Walking Tour | 1–1¼ hours walking, then stadium tour + museum | Supporters interested in Arsenal’s wider local history |
Merchandise and Souvenir Shopping
The Armoury is convenient because it doubles as the starting point for the standard Stadium Tour. That makes it easy to browse official Arsenal merchandise before or after the visit.
Typical options include current shirts, scarves, training wear, accessories, gifts and club memorabilia. Availability changes through the season, so there is no need to decide on a particular souvenir before you arrive.
If you are buying a shirt with a player’s name or custom printing, leave extra time rather than assuming the purchase will be instant during a busy period.
Food and Drink During Your Visit
Do not plan your standard Stadium Tour around matchday catering. Food and drink are not a normal inclusion of the self-guided tour, and the kiosks, restaurants and hospitality suites used during fixtures operate under different arrangements.
Premium matchday hospitality can include meals, drinks and lounge access, but those products are separate from a normal Stadium Tour ticket.
For an ordinary non-matchday tour, it is simpler to eat before or after your visit. The surrounding Holloway, Highbury and Finsbury Park areas provide plenty of options, and separating lunch from the tour means you do not have to rush the museum.
Tips for a Memorable Experience
A few practical choices can make the Emirates Stadium tour much smoother:
- Check the route before leaving: Fixtures, pitch work, concerts and other events can restrict access to parts of the stadium.
- Allow enough time: Budget around 1.5 hours for the standard stadium-and-museum experience and closer to two hours if you want to take photos, shop or read displays carefully.
- Travel light: There is no stadium luggage-storage facility, and oversized items can prevent entry.
- Use a phone or ordinary personal camera: Professional photography and recording equipment are prohibited.
- Wear comfortable shoes: The tour involves a fair amount of walking, even though lifts are available for accessibility.
- Ask staff questions: Tour staff can help with route directions, accessibility needs and operational changes.
- Check trophy availability: If seeing the current Premier League trophy is important to you, verify its availability shortly before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are There Age Restrictions for Children on the Stadium Tour?
Yes. Arsenal currently says visitors under 18 must remain with a guardian aged 16 or older throughout the tour and museum. Child tickets are for ages 4–15, while infants are under 4. Child and infant tickets must be booked with at least one adult ticket.
Can I Take Photos During the Tour?
Personal photography is possible in many parts of the experience, but professional cameras and professional recording equipment are not permitted in the stadium or museum. Individual displays may have extra rules. Arsenal currently prohibits personal-device photos with the Premier League trophy and instead provides designated professional photo points when the trophy is available.
Is the Tour Wheelchair Accessible?
Yes. Arsenal states that all stadium levels on the tour are accessible by lift. Eligible disabled visitors receive concession pricing and can bring one carer free with valid proof of need. Self-guided handsets also include British Sign Language content.
Are Pets Allowed on the Stadium Tour?
Ordinary pets and other animals are not allowed. Assistance dogs are permitted on Emirates Stadium tours.
What Is the Duration of the Tour?
Arsenal estimates about one hour for the standard self-guided Stadium Tour and about 30 additional minutes for the museum. Because the main tour is self-guided, you can spend longer. Allow 1.5–2 hours for a relaxed visit.
Where Do I Start the Emirates Stadium Tour?
Check in at the Stadium Tour ticket desk inside The Armoury store at Emirates Stadium. For timed products, arriving around 15 minutes early is sensible.
Is the Arsenal Museum Included With the Stadium Tour?
Yes, museum access is included with the standard Stadium Tour and several other official tour products. Museum-only tickets are also available separately.
Can I Bring Luggage or Large Bags?
Do not bring large luggage. Emirates Stadium has no facility to store bags for tour visitors, and Arsenal says guests with items larger than cabin-sized bags may be refused entry.
Can I Bring a Pushchair or Buggy?
Yes. Pushchairs and buggies can be taken around the tour route, and lifts are available. For security reasons, they cannot be left unattended.
Conclusion
An Emirates Stadium tour is one of the easiest ways for Arsenal supporters to see parts of the ground that a normal match ticket does not provide access to. The Home Dressing Room, Players’ Tunnel, pitchside areas, museum and club-history displays make the standard tour worthwhile even when no match is being played.
The most important step is to check the latest official information before travelling. Prices, opening hours, trophy availability and the exact route can change as the stadium’s football and event schedule changes. Arrive without oversized luggage, allow at least 1.5 hours for the stadium and museum, and leave some extra time for The Armoury if you want to shop before heading home.
Sources
- Arsenal Help Centre — Stadium Tour — official opening, booking, starting-point, duration and museum information.
- Arsenal Help Centre — Tour FAQs — child rules, cameras, luggage, ticket policies and current trophy information.
- Arsenal Help Centre — Disabled Visitors — accessibility, carer, BSL and assistance-dog guidance.
- Premier League — Arsenal’s 2025/26 title — confirms Arsenal’s first Premier League championship since 2003/04.
- Arsenal — The Invincibles — official history of Arsenal’s unbeaten 2003/04 league campaign and 49-game unbeaten run.
- Populous — Emirates Stadium — architectural design, capacity and stadium-development information.