About this tour
Travel by rail from London to Manchester for an 8-hour day exploring Manchester City's Etihad Stadium and the National Football Museum. Board a reserved train at 07:33, arriving mid-morning for a guided 75-minute stadium tour accessing the players' tunnel, dressing rooms, and dugout manager's seat. Spend the afternoon at the National Football Museum's four galleries, featuring interactive games, historic artefacts, and rotating exhibitions. Browse Manchester's cultural quarters before your evening return train.
Highlights
- Walk the players' tunnel and sit in the manager's dugout
- Tour restricted areas: dressing rooms, behind-the-scenes spaces
- Photograph yourself with iconic league trophies in Pitch Gallery
- Examine the original 'laws of the game' document
- Test skills on interactive Football+ games across galleries
- Reserved seat rail travel both directions, London–Manchester
- Free time exploring Manchester's industrial heritage and culture
What to expect
You'll depart London Euston early, settling into your reserved carriage for a two-hour journey north. Upon arrival at Manchester Piccadilly around 09:45, make your own way to the Etihad Stadium (local transport available) for the 10:30 guided tour. Your guide will lead you behind the scenes—dressing rooms, tunnel, dugout—for roughly 75 minutes. After, you'll have a few hours to wander Manchester or grab lunch (not included) before the 14:30 museum entry. The four galleries blend artefacts, interactive exhibits, and rotating shows; you set your own pace. The return train departs 18:35, landing you back in London by 20:41.
Good to know
Bring comfortable shoes; modest fitness required. The stadium tour is guided, but museums and Manchester exploration are self-directed. No guide provided between attractions—use local buses or taxis from Piccadilly station. Lunch isn't included. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Prams welcome. Book train class when securing tickets.
Frequently asked
- How long does Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London take?
- Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London runs for approximately 8 hours.
- How much does Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London cost?
- Prices start from GBP $199 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.