Barcelona’s been blessed by the gods. Not only does the city boast some of the Europe’s most eye-catching architecture, it’s also home to one of its top football teams. And the Camp Nou, home stadium of FC Barcelona, is one of the temples of world sport. Pere, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The Camp Nou is more than a football stadium – it’s a landmark. It’s one of the most-visited attractions in Spain, with more visitors than even the Royal Palace in Madrid.’
This private tour gives you a chance to explore the stadium while getting an insider’s view from your knowledgeable guide. You don’t have to be a football fan to be impressed by the Camp Nou’s museum. See cabinets overflowing with the club’s collection of Champions League and LaLiga trophies as well as multimedia displays of some of the greatest players to wear the claret-and-blue stripes and their magical moments. There are also sections dedicated to the club’s other sporting sections, including the highly successful basketball, handball and roller hockey teams.
Other star turns in our behind-the-scenes look at Europe’s biggest stadium include the changing rooms, dugouts, directors’ seats and press boxes, tucked high in the gantry. Pere says, ‘A transformation of the stadium has begun, turning it into a state-of-the-art venue fit for the 21st century. The future Camp Nou will have a three-tiered 105,000 capacity and be covered. The roof will have solar panels and a water recycling system integrated into the structure. You can view the plans in the museum.’
Private two-hour guided tour
