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How to Visit Camp Nou: Barcelona Stadium Visit Info 2024

Wanna know how to visit Camp Nou? Camp Nou Stadium tours can take this already historic stadium to a new level.

Home to legendary FC Barcelona, aside from taking the field yourself (you actually can!) the Nou Camp tour is the best way to experience world class football.

In fact, this Barcelona stadium tour is the second biggest tourist attraction in Catalonia behind the epic Sagrada Familia.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to visit Nou Camp in one handy guide.

Can You Visit Camp Nou?

ATTENTION (01/29/24): On May 29th 2023 Camp Nou started an aggressive renovation project. During the renovation it won’t be possible to book traditional Camp Nou tours. There is only one, which I’ll get to below.

Yes, you can visit Camp Nou, the iconic home stadium of FC Barcelona.

There are several ways to visit Barcelona football stadium:

• Camp Nou Immersive Tour : This is the only way to visit Camp Nou in 2024 . It includes access to the museum, an audio guide, some looks into the construction, and the Spotify Camp Nou Live immersive room.
• Match Days : Attending a live football match at Camp Nou is an incredible experience, but in 2024 you won’t be able to! They’re currently playing at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys until November 2024.
• Guided Tours : Opt for a guided tour if you want a more in-depth and informative visit. These will return in November 2024!
• VIP Experience : For a premium visit, consider VIP packages that offer exclusive access, premium seating, and hospitality services.

How to Visit Camp Nou: Visiting Barcelona Football Stadium

Again, from June 7th 2023 the only tickets you can get to visit Camp Nou are for the Immersive Tour .

This includes the museum visit with an English audio guide + access to the audiovisual space Spotify Camp Nou Live.

You’ll find many online ticket resellers, but we recommend relying on our collaborator Tiqets, which help us to keep this blog (which we’ve dedicated 1000’s of hours to) free.

Here’s a link to book the only current Camp Nou tour left:

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Visit Nou Camp: The Museum

It’s here in this modern and interactive space that you appreciate just how good this club is.

You’ll start off listening to the team anthem with a translation in just about any language needed.

It’s in the museum where you can flip through touch screens with tons of info on the club’s greatest players. You’ll also get a great snapshot into the team’s history watching a video presentation of some of the club’s biggest moments on a massive screen.

⚠️  Warning ⚠️ : Barcelona’s top two attractions must now be booked in advance .

You can book fast track tickets to both individually or get them as part of a discount pass:

• ⛪ Buy now:  Sagrada Familia Fast Track Admission (skip the lines)
• 🏞️ Buy now:  Park Guell Fast Track Admission  (skip the lines)
• 🎟️  Buy now: Best of Barcelona Bundle (Sagrada + Park Guell + 10% discount code for all else)

You will not be able to book these tickets on site – lock in your tickets ASAP or you could miss out.

You can visit Barcelona football stadium and take a selfie with the 22 League trophies and 4 Champions League trophies .

There’s just a ton of memorabilia and equipment spanning the club’s 100+ years of history.

Top it all off with a visit to the largest official FC Barcelona team shop.

Camp Nou Visit Prices

Adding the camp nou museum audio guide.

The audio guide to visit Nou Camp, available in English , is not included in the standard ticket and  must be added during the booking .

It costs €6.00 and I recommend it only to those who are truly interested in curiosities about Barça.

You can request earphones or bring your own headphones .

The duration of the audio guide is about 1 hour and is concentrated in the museum part, so if you are accompanied by someone who has little patience, perhaps it is not for you.

During this visit of Barcelona Football Stadium it’ll go into deep detail about:

• Paulino Alcantara’s shoes (the first Messi of 1910)
• The history of the first FC Barcelona stadium
• What happened during the Franco dictatorship
• Anecdotes about the goalscorer Kubala in the 1950s
• The construction of Camp Nou
• Tidbits about Johan Cruijff, Maradona, Ronaldinho, and Messi

This is our favorite part of the Camp Nou visit! Here you can try to beat the world’s best keeper – which is actually a robot.

Three shots cost €6 . 00 and you can pay it straight to the guy at the start of the queue.

There’s really only one way to score here, and that’s burying it Beckham-style into the top corner 😉

In fact, there’s a video online of Messi and Neymar missing – so good luck!

Oscar naturally buried his first shot, then decided to retire.

Final score: Barcelona Hacks 1 – FC Barcelona 0.

Camp Nou Visiting Hours

FC Barça stadium tour opening hours and accessibility vary depending on scheduled matches (more info below).

Once you’ve entered there is no time limit on your Camp Nou visit, as long as it’s within the opening hours.

Last entry is 90 minutes before closing time.

Entrances times are staggered every 30 minutes (9:30, 10:00, 10:30 etc.).

The stadium portion of the Camp Nou tour is closed to visitors the day of La Liga matches.

For Champion’s League matches the stadium is closed both the day before and day of the match.

In both cases only the museum and the stadium panorama (until 6 pm) remain open.

Visit Barcelona Football Stadium Hacks

• Get there as early as possible to avoid the crowds (just after lunch is the busiest).
• Leave 90-180 minutes for the tour depending on your football love.
• If you want to tour Nou Camp don’t wear green if you want a picture with the pitch!
• Bring comfortable shoes (not flip flops or heels) cuz you’ll be walking a lot.
• If there’s a chance of rain dress accordingly (the stadium has no roof!).
• Get the audio guide for the full experience.
• The massive club shop has everything but watch the prices.
• Don’t eat there – go to the best restaurants near Camp Nou .
• If you have restricted luggage for the flight there’s an FCB shop at Duty Free.

Related : How Big is Camp Nou Stadium?

Camp Nou Match Tickets + Seating Chart

A ton of you have been asking how to buy tickets for FC Barcelona matches and I must say that first of all the city’s season ticket holders have been holding on for generations and especially for bigger matches you may be out of luck.

That said, if you’re going to find any at honest prices they’re going to be through tourist ticket giant Tiqets . You’ll find a list of matches for sale and ticket prices by clicking the button below:

The three sections available are GOL 1, 2, and 3 (behind the goal) and LATERAL 1, 2, and 3 (at midfield). The fantastic sight-lines are perfect for seeing Messi and company in action.

Here’s a map of the seats available:

How to Use your Match Tickets

If you’ve bought your Barcelona match tickets using the link above make sure you arrive at Camp Nou about 30-45 minutes in advance – or get there really early for some romantic time between you and the field before crowds arrive.

The tickets can be printed or shown on your smart phone .

For premium matches like Real Madrid or any of the Champion’s League playoff fixtures you’ll probably find slim pickings: if you’re having trouble drop me a line at [email protected] and I’ll try to pull some strings for you!

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Related : How to Get to Camp Nou

Camp Nou Stadium Tour History

By the late 1940’s rising football power FC Barcelona had outgrown the Camp de Les Corts and needed a new stadium to house all the new fans generated by star striker Ladislao Kubala .

Cue the aptly named Camp Nou (‘New Camp’).

The city broke ground on this UEFA five star stadium on March 28th, 1954.

When the last brick was laid Camp Nou had a capacity of 99,354 . The ground was set for some of the greatest teams in football history to frustrate opponents – like hated rivals Real Madrid.

Long before any tours of Camp Nou the stadium hosted the Olympics, World Cup (with 120,000 spectators including added standing tickets), the Champions League Final , and even the Pope.

A €600 million Camp Nou renovation project is currently underway – but the games go on!

So, make sure to make your Barcelona football stadium visit in 2024 count 🙂

Related : How Many Days Should I Stay in Barcelona?

Camp Nou Stadium Visit FAQ

Yes, you can visit Camp Nou by booking tickets to tour the stadium and see the Camp Nou Museum.

No, tickets for Camp Nou are not free. They must be bought for the Camp Nou Experience (museum/tour) or a match to visit.

To visit Camp Nou you can buy tour and museum tickets online, then take public transport from central Barcelona and be there in 20 minutes.

Camp Nou Stadium Tour tickets cost €26.00 for adults and €21.00 for children and seniors.

Yes, you can visit Camp Nou during renovations but it’s a restricted tour including the museum visit + access to the audiovisual space Spotify Camp Nou Live.

The best time to visit the Camp Nou is during weekdays in the morning to avoid crowds and have a quieter experience.

A typical visit to Camp Nou can last around 2 to 3 hours, including time for exploring the museum, stadium, and any additional activities.

Yes, Camp Nou is worth visiting, especially for football enthusiasts. It offers a glimpse into the history and passion of FC Barcelona, with a chance to explore its museum and stadium.

Visiting Barcelona Football Stadium?

Go ahead and ask me anything we didn’t cover here, or tell me about your Barcelona FC Stadium visit below.

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• January 29, 2020 at 9:02 pm Emma Pomells Firstly ... your site is incredible!!! My son is a huge Messi fan so will probably want the the whole FC barça card ticket. However as I am just tagging along, and definitely not joining in with a virtual training session, can I just buy a standard open ticket and be allowed to go wherever he goes?? Thanks Emma Reply
• November 20, 2019 at 3:22 am spankwire The Camp Nou is the biggest football stadium in Europe, and it has been the setting for countless dramatic moments and wild celebrations. If you are a fan of FC Barcelona (or football in general) you will relish the opportunity to visit the stadium when it is empty. You will be able to enjoy getting up close to the trophy gallery and European cups while learning more about the master himself, Lionel Messi. Reply
• September 12, 2019 at 1:27 pm Lucile Hola Brandi, I will advise you to go there on your arrival date in order to have the full experience, moreover if your sons are huge fans. If necessary, the stadium has a locker where you can leave your luggage and bags. Anyway, I'm sure your sons will still be more than happy with only the museum and the match ;) On a Champion's League match day you can access to the museum and panoramic view until 3 pm. Cheers, Lucile Reply

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Camp Nou Tour

Visit fc barcelona stadium & museum, attention: spotify camp nou is under construction until the end of 2024.

During the renovation works of the stadium , the Camp Nou Experience tour will no longer be available. This tour will be transformed into an immersive tour.  Tickets for FC Barcelona Immersive Tour & Museum are already on sale!

Camp Nou Tour : Price, Tickets and Pass

Camp nou immersive basic, basic tour 2024.

During the construction of the new stadium, Camp Nou will offer an immersive tour. This tour includes :

> Visit to the museum + Audio Guide. > Spotify Camp Nou Live immersive room. > Future Stadium Construction Viewpoint.

Camp Nou Tour: Pure emotion!

The Camp Nou Tour is actually the discovery of two places within the club: The FC Barcelona stadium and the museum, that's why this visit is called  Camp Nou Experience ! Fans will also visit the club store "FCB MEGASTORE".

What to see at the FC Barcelona Museum?

Visit the FC Barcelona Museum at Camp Nou and relive the fantastic adventure of a football club like no other. Its history, its players, its matches, its trophies, including the Champions League Cup. The museum is divided into several sections: the historical museum, the trophy gallery, the Messi area and temporary exhibitions. Incredible audiovisual and multimedia installations take you through 120 years of the club.

What to see at the Camp Nou stadium?

During your visit to the Camp Nou stadium , you'll have the pleasure of seeing what the Barça players see! The visiting team's changing rooms, the tunnel leading from the changing rooms to the stadium, the pitch, the substitutes' bench, the grandstand, the press box and finally the mixed zone and press room. There is also mention of the new Camp Nou , the future stadium with a much larger capacity . Fans are sure to be thrilled!

What can you see in the Official FC Barcelona Shop at the Camp Nou?

In the FC Barcelona Official store at Camp Nou, you can find all the equipment of the Barça players. Shirts, shoes, balls, flags, caps, watches, books, videos. The list of temptations is very long because it is the biggest Barça store in the world. So it's time to think about pleasing yourself and your loved ones with little souvenirs! The visit to the official FC Barcelona store at Camp Nou, called FCB Megastore, is of course free! It is not part of the Camp Nou tour, so you can visit it without reservation or ticket from 10 to 16 hours on weekdays and from 10 to 20 hours on weekends.

Plan your visit to Camp Nou

The best time to visit the Camp Nou is in the morning, when it opens at 10am, and from 3pm onwards. The Camp Nou is one of the most visited places in Barcelona. The FC Barcelona Museum is quite simply the most visited museum in the city.

> We help you find the best  hotels near the Camp Nou  

What is the address of Camp Nou in Barcelona?

The address of Camp Nou is Av. de Joan XXIII, 1, 08001 Barcelona.

At this address you will find access number 9, where you can visit the Camp Nou stadium and the FC Barcelona Museum, as well as the ticket office for those who have not purchased tickets in advance.

Telephone number: +34 902 1899 00

Official website:  Camp Nou

E-mail: [email protected]

What are the opening hours at Camp Nou?

• Opening times for visiting Camp Nou vary according to the season:
• January to 18 March: Monday - Saturday 10.00 am - 6.30 pm; Sunday 10.00 am - 2.30 pm
• 19 March to 16 October: 9.30am - 7.30pm
• 17 October to 18 December: Monday - Saturday 10.00 am - 6.30 pm; Sunday 10.00 am - 2.30 pm
• From 19 December to 31 December: 9.30am - 7.30pm
• Camp Nou is open all year round, except on 1 January, 6 January, 24 September and 25 December.
• On match days , the FC Barcelona Museum, Trophy Room and Messi Area are only open until 3pm.
• Visits are not possible on the day before or after a Champions League match.

How to get to Camp Nou?

• By metro : You can stop at Palau Reial station (line L3), which is 6 minutes' walk from entrance 9. Collblanc station (line L5) is a 5-minute walk from entrance 14. Badal station (line L5) is about 6 minutes' walk from entrances 17 and 18.
• By bus: The following bus routes stop at Camp Nou: D20, H6, H8, 7, 33, 54, 56, 57, 59, 63, 67, 68, 70, 75, 78, 113, 157 and L12.
• By tourist bus : The blue line of the tourist bus stops in front of the Barcelona stadium.
• By car: The nearest car park to the stadium is 400 metres away, called "BSM Tanatori Les Corts". The Riera Blanca car park Carrer de la Riera Blanca, 17 is 500 metres from the entrance.

Camp Nou Map: metro access and main attractions to visit

Camp Nou Experience Overview video

Camp Nou FAQ

Answers to your most frequently asked questions about the Camp Nou visit.

Yes, it is necessary to book the visit to Camp Nou as soon as possible. The number of tickets is limited for sanitary reasons (Covid19) but also to guarantee the comfort of the visitors. Our advice is to buy your ticket on this page as soon as you know the dates of your stay in Barcelona. However, you can also buy tickets at the stadium's ticket office, but you will have to wait in a queue and you will not be sure to get your ticket in the end. 

The entrance for the Camp Nou visit closes one hour and a half before the official closing time of the whole site. This is the ideal time to visit the stadium and the museum. For example, if the official closing time is 7:30pm, you must arrive at 6pm to do the tour.

The average length of the visit to the Camp Nou - stadium and museum - is between 1h30 and 2h. None of the tours are time-limited, so you can stay as long as you like!

No, the price of the ticket at the stadium ticket office is higher than the ticket purchased online because it includes additional management fees. On the other hand, Camp Nou advises buying your ticket online in order to avoid queues depending on the availability of the different time slots. 

Yes, you can show your Camp Nou tour ticket on your smartphone or tablet.

Unfortunately not. Once the "Camp Nou Experience" tickets have been issued, it will not be possible to postpone the visit, cancel it or get a refund.

The entrance to the Camp Nou Tour - stadium and museum - is in front of the FC Barcelona ice rink. The access is between the Barça Café and the Barça Store Camp Nou.

Yes and no, on match days, some of the Barça facilities are reserved for the match. The full tour or guided tours are not possible:

• The museum will be open.
• You will have access to the Gallery of Trophies, the history of the Club, and the Messi Area.
• You will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the field, until 3 hours before kickoff.

>> Note that there is a discount on the price of tickets for the Camp Nou on match days - this discount is shown when you select the number of tickets.

Please note: On Champions League days, this restriction extends from the day before as well as the price reduction applies.

Unfortunately you will not attend a training match of the Barcelona football club players during the visit of the Camp Nou. Since 2008 the training is no longer done at Camp Nou but at La Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper which is located in Sant Joan Despi, 8.5 kilometers from Camp Nou. These training sessions are not open to the public. The only way to meet the champions now is to go to the Mini Estadi around January 5 of each year, date on which the blaugranas train for the only time of the year in public. The entrance ticket is 10€. Ticket to be found on the spot that day. (Check the date of this match which may be moved due to Liga calendar).

The visit of the Camp Nou is not suitable for the people in wheelchair due to a very large number of stairs throughout the course. Nevertheless the museum with the trophy room, the historical frieze, the Messi space as well as the panoramic view of the stadium are wheelchair-friendly.

The club also offers a special service for the disabled - The Specialized Services Office (OAE) available on +34 902 1899 00

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The Ultimate Guide to the Nou Camp Tour for Americans

As an American visiting Barcelona , a tour of the Nou Camp is a must-do activity. As the home of FC Barcelona, one of the world’s most successful and beloved soccer clubs, the Nou Camp is a shrine to the beautiful game and a unique cultural experience. In this guide, we will take you through everything you need to know about the Nou Camp Tour, from how to buy tickets to what to expect on the tour.

The History of the Nou Camp

The Nou Camp has a rich and storied history, dating back to the early 1900s. The stadium was originally built in 1922 and has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years. It is now the largest stadium in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, with a capacity of over 99,000 spectators.

The Nou Camp has played host to some of the most memorable moments in soccer history, including the 1992 European Cup Final, where FC Barcelona defeated Sampdoria 1-0 to win their first European Cup. It has also been the stage for many other high-profile events, including concerts, athletics competitions, and even religious gatherings.

What to Expect on the Nou Camp Tour

The Nou Camp Tour offers a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of one of the world’s most iconic soccer stadiums.

On the tour, you will get an inside look at the players’ tunnel, the dugout, and the press room, as well as the museum, where you can learn about the history of FC Barcelona and see some of the club’s most prized trophies and memorabilia. You will also have the chance to visit the field and the stands, where you can experience the atmosphere of a real matchday at Nou Camp.

How to Buy Tickets for the Nou Camp Tour

If you are interested in visiting the Nou Camp, the first step is to purchase tickets for the tour. Tickets can be purchased online, through the official FC Barcelona website, or in person at the ticket office located at the stadium.

You will have the option to choose between the Classic Tour and the Premium Tour. The Classic Tour includes access to the players’ tunnel, the dugout, the press room, and the museum, as well as a visit to the field and the stands. The Premium Tour includes all of the above, as well as a VIP entrance and access to the VIP Lounge, where you can enjoy a complimentary drink and snack.

Of course, our tour planners can help you book your tickets for the Nou Camp and more for your trip to Spain should you include the experience within your tour with Guided Spain.

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The Stadium of FC Barcelona

Camp Nou Tour

If you want to feel like a player for a day, the Camp Nou tour gives you the chance to go behind the scenes and soak up all the action from a player’s perspective.

What to expect – Prices & Tickets – Tour Times

As well as giving you instant access to all the good stuff – we’re talking dressing rooms, the player tunnel, and the mighty pitch itself – the Barcelona stadium tour also gives you access to the FC museum, where you can learn all about the history of the club.

The tour itself is self-guided, so you can spend as long as you like browsing the player bios and walking in the footsteps of football superstars. As you make your way through, bright yellow barriers etch out the way for you so you don’t miss a single thing, and there are attendants on hand to help you out if you get lost.

Information is dotted around on boards along the route, but you can also pick up a guided tour for that extra oomph (see the tickets section for more information).

What to Expect

There is a lot to take in on the FC Barcelona tour, so expect to spend between 1 and 2 hours exploring the team’s past and present. Along the way, you’ll get to build up the backstory of the Barcelona team, and learn more about its players, successes, and what life is like at the stadium for the team.

Things to See on the Camp Nou Tour

Virtual experience.

At the start of the tour you’ll be party to a 10-minute 3D extravaganza that places you, the visitor, in the much-coveted position of player.

The experience is supposed to give a sense of what it’s like for players when they’re on the pitch, with replays of famous matches and accompanying sound tracks to provide the full flavour.

One of the stop-offs of note is the in-house chapel, which was opened in 1958 and blessed by Pope John Paul II in the early 80s. Since then, it has provided a safe space for players to send up last minute prayers before they hit the field.

FC Barcelona Museum

Perhaps the most interesting element of the tour is the museum, which is home to wall-to-wall trophy cabinets, player bios, and historic photos of team successes. Here, you can delve into the narrative of FC Barcelona through a collection of fun, interactive displays and eye-catching wall displays.

Messi Space

Yes, there’s an entire space dedicated to the Argentinean superstar. You can marvel (or look on in puzzlement) at Leo Messi’s 5 Ballons d’Or and his 3 Golden Boots while watching a montage of his best goals that play out on the walls.

Not Just Football

Despite its undeniably football-focused ambiance, the stadium is also home to a collection of trophies from other Barcelona sports teams – a fun way to get an overview for the city’s entire sporting scene.

The Pressroom

Many a confession has been made and many a question been diverted in the stadium pressroom. This is where much of the post-match activity takes place, with players justifying their failures and bigging up their successes. You can sit in the same seats as the world’s best-loved players, or check things out from the press’ perspective.

Visitors’ Dressing Room

Unfortunately, you can’t wander into the FC Barcelona dressing room, because it’s constantly in use by the players who leave their stuff there on the regular. This is a shame, really, as apparently it’s decked out with a spa, treatment room, and pharmacy. Instead, you’ll have to make do with checking out the visitors’ dressing room, which has seen hundreds of global teams pass through its doors.

The Players’ Tunnel

This is where things really start to get good. If you shut your eyes (or keep them open and use your imagination), you can almost pretend you’re about to emerge on the pitch to play with one of the world’s most beloved teams.

The Mighty Playing Field

The tunnel inevitably leads to the field, which is pretty impressive up close. Here, you can look out over the 105m by 68m pitch and gaze up at the 48m high stands (squint hard enough and you can almost see the 100,000 passionate fans cheering and jeering). This is where the Benches are (or the “Dug Out” area), where you can sit in the same seats as the managers.

Commentary Boxes

Get your commentary on in these raised boxes that have seen hundreds of TV and radio stars work their fast-lipped magic.

While you’re wandering around, don’t forget to look out for Miro’s lithograph, which was made especially for the Barcelona football team, and the 5-star plaque that was awarded to the stadium in 1999.

Tickets and Prices

Ready to buy your Camp Nou Tour tickets? Here is all the price information you need to know.

The easiest way to buy tickets is online, because you can beat the queues at the stadium. Once you’ve booked, you’ll need to print out your confirmation and hand it in at the entrance of the stadium. You’ll need photographic ID to prove that you’re the person who bought the tickets. You don’t need to reserve a time or day when booking.

Camp Nou Opening Times

The stadium is open throughout the year apart from the 1st January and the 25th December.

You can take a tour between 10am and 6.30pm, with last admittance at 5.45pm.

On match days, only the museum is open to the public, including the trophy room and Messi Space, but you can also get a panoramic view of the pitch up to 3 hours before kick-off.

Note: It’s worth checking online to see if you’ll be able to access all areas before you make the journey to the stadium, as there are often unexpected changes to the schedule in training season and for miscellaneous events.

Audioguides

You can also pick up an audioguide at the start of the tour, which will offer additional information to the wall panels as you go around. Audioguides are available in a range of languages, and are self-paced so you can go with the flow.

Audioguide price: €5

Note: You’ll be asked for ID as a deposit when you pick up an audioguide, so it’s worth taking a driving license or a bank card so you don’t have to part with your passport.

Luxury Guide Service

If you really want to push the boat out, you can hire an experienced guide to take you around the stadium and offer you real-life anecdotes. Guides can deliver tours in a range of different languages and require a reservation and pre-payment. Guide price: €170 (not including the cost of entry tickets)

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Tips to Prepare for your Camp Nou Tour

Whether you are a huge Barça fan or not, going on a Camp Nou tour is one of the most fascinating things to do in Barcelona .

If you are spending 1 day in Barcelona you may not prioritize the club, but if you have four days or more , or are a huge football fan, I am sure this will be on your list.

Since 1968, FC Barcelona motto has been “Mes que un club”, which translates into More than just a club, and this sentence embodies the philosophy and spirit of the club and hints at the fact that you are not only going to learn about football if you go on a tour of Camp Nou.

Visiting Camp Nou is learning more about one of the oldest, most popular, wealthiest and well-known sports clubs in the world, and also learning a bit more about Catalonia and Barcelona.

Plus, what about seeing Europe’s largest stadium which can accommodate almost 100,000 people through a pair of virtual reality goggles? 

Or seeing the changing rooms where the players get ready before every match (Pst: there are jacuzzis and secret exhibits in there too)?

Have you ever wondered how a football game is broadcasted and where the journalists sit? Or how the players get into the stadium?

In this article, you are going to learn everything you need to know to prepare for your Camp Nou Tour and, if you fancy, a bit of background on the club and its history by the hands of a fierce “culer” (that’s how we call Barça fans and it alludes to butts – more on that later) who has been to the stadium dozens of times to watch the games live.

Let’s get started, shall we?

Tips for your Camp Nou Tour 

Hundreds of thousands of people visit Camp Nou every year, exactly 1,7 million, and the precinct can become pretty crowded. However, despite its popularity, I found that there isn’t that much detailed information out there about what to expect on a Camp Nou tour, so I wanted to give you a few tips to make the most of it. 

Consider these hacks to avoid crowds and make the most of your visit.

1. Don’t just show up

Many people show up at the stadium without much thought. If you do that, you will only be able to visit the museum or go on a self-guided tour, or might have to wait for the next available tour. Maybe not even that, because it can be sold out.

If you then want to join one of the VIP experiences, you will not be able to as those need to be booked ahead. 

Don’t get me wrong, the museum is great and gives you a lot of insight into the club, Catalonia and football. But the club now offers some amazing experiences that show you the changing room, the media space, the player’s tunnels, etc. and it would be a shame to miss them . 

I really enjoyed my Players Experience Tour which includes some of the closed-off backstage parts of the stadium only open to the players and the team. 

But there are several other tour options at more affordable prices and which are equally amazing. Check out below the list of Camp Nou tour options.

The above table lays out the details of all the Camp Nou tours but I wanted to tell you a bit more about the two premium experiences because they are quite unique.

The Match day tour takes place on the day of a La Liga match and because of this, you will get the chance to see the press room ready with all the cameras and the media space filled with the journalists waiting to start broadcasting the game.

To note that if you want to visit the stadium on match days, you can ONLY do it with this tour, other than that, only the museum will be open when there is a game.

This is a very unique experience to see what goes behind the scenes at one of the largest stadiums in the world and for one of the most popular sports globally. The experience is pretty exciting. You will also be shown to the VIP area for those with premium tickets and will get a personalized pass and a gift.

The Player’s experience tour is the one I took and it is really cool. What makes this one more amazing than the rest is the chance to see the changing room of the Barça players. This is the most sacred part of the stadium and is off-limits to anyone but the players, unless you are an exclusive participant on this tour.

It is also the only tour that affords you the chance to walk along the pitch, not in the small section that everyone gets to see but also along the empty part only open to the tour participants (like in the picture above). You can also sit in, not just see, the press zone and take a photo as if you were the club’s manager (like mine at the top).

Another great add-on (which you can also buy separately with any other tour) is a souvenir photo with the players behind. This tour also includes the virtual reality goggles which are pretty cool if you have never been to a game, you put them on and see the stadium full, on match day, as if you were a spectator!

2. Don’t miss watching a game live

It doesn’t matter if you are a huge football fan or have never watched a match in your life, Camp Nou is an experience like no other and seeing 100,000 people cheer on the team and chant is magical, no matter how much you love or hate football.

Camp Nou is one of the largest stadiums in the world, for years it was just the second-largest after Maracana in Brazil now after the one in North Korea , it is also the largest in Europe. 

Long gone are the days of standing areas in the goals where the ultra-right Boixos Nois (our version of hooligans) would stand and chant relentlessly, now all tickets are seated and Camp Nou is about to engage in a massive refurbishment of the stadium called Future Camp Nou.

Don’t miss the chance to see the world’s greatest team play live (ok I might be a bit biased but many agree with my statement). 

How to get tickets?

Getting tickets to see FC Barcelona play live is really easy. However, bear in mind that games against eternal rivals Real Madrid or FC Espanyol are usually sold out weeks ahead and pretty pricey. 

3. Use the Turistic bus

Most visitors to Barcelona don’t realize that Camp Nou is pretty far from the city center and that there is little to do or see around it, and so a visit is a dedicated effort just for the Camp Nou tour. But don’t let this deter you, be smart and make the most of it.

To make the most of your trek to Camp Nou, and hit some of the Gaudi Barcelona landmarks and other Barcelona attractions that are on the way, use the Hop on Hop off Bus Turistic which has a line that covers Camp Nou . 

The Blue line stops at other places in the periphery of Barcelona such as Park Guell, the tram stop for Tibidabo amusement park, the Monestir de Pedralbes with the largest Gothic cloister in the world and the Guell Pavilions (near another Gaudi sight) from where you can walk down to the stadium as I did.

Book the hop on hop off bus here .

See the next point on this list to read about the sights you can visit on your way to Camp Nou.

4. Don’t miss the Gaudi sites near Camp Nou

As I was telling you, there isn’t much to see or do near Camp Nou. 

The stadium is in the Les Corts neighborhood which is a primarily working neighborhood with lots of offices, hospitals and the faculties of the University of Barcelona but with few of the traditional tourist attractions. 

However, there are a couple of places worth checking out if you come all the way for a Camp Nou tour , and some of the Gaudi Barcelona sights.

The first one is Monestir de Pedralbes, at the top of Av. Pedralbes. This stunning medieval monastery in the city has the world’s largest cloister and offers audio guides that are super interesting. 

After a visit, you could wait for the next Turistic bus to go down Av. Pedralbes, but you might as well walk, this is a steep tree-lined avenue that goes down all the way to Camp Nou and makes for a pleasant walk. 

On the way, stop at the Guell Pavilions dragon gate which is the next stop on the Bus Turistic. Go check the scary and quite unique wrought iron gate. The pavilions are closed to the public for renovation (they are in pretty bad shape) but the gate is extraordinary.

Then cross Av. Pedralbes and check out one of the least known Gaudi works, the entrance to a former estate that is now a condominium. Walk along Carrer Manel Girona (sharing a name with the city Girona ) away from Av. Pedralbes until you see it on your left, you can’t miss it because there is a small statue of Gaudi himself.

Before you leave, stop by the gardens of the Palau Reial, the residence of the royal family in Barcelona, that is not used much since the King is not welcome to the city. This park used to be part of the Guell Estate and was donated to the King before Guell’s death.

5. Avoid the crowds

When I was preparing for my tour, I knew that Barça and Camp Nou were popular, especially since tours started to be offered in 2016. I have been to see the games dozens of times as my dad has seats and my entire family are members.

Plus, living abroad, I always got stopped at immigration by eager officers keen to mention the names of the popular Barça football player of the time. Barça is a universal brand.

I knew people loved Barça, in Catalonia and in the rest of the world. The club has over 150,000 (paying) members who contribute every year to making the club great and the many fantastic players we have had through the years have made Barça even more famous than it already was.

But its popularity goes beyond anyone’s wildest dreams and over 1,7 million people visit Camp Nou every year. In the summertime, the area around the stadium is crowded with people taking selfies with Cruyff’s statue.

I visited last in the winter when it was calmer, and there were still many visitors taking funny selfies and photos imitating the player’s moves in front of the stadium.

To make your visit more enjoyable, I highly recommend coming early in the morning or later in the evening . Check the opening times of the museum and the tours and come before that to take photos of the exterior. 

Bonus points if you can travel to Barcelona in the winter when you can even be lucky and enjoy one of the VIP Player’s Experience tours almost privately for your travel party only. 

6. Decide if you should come on match day

Have you ever wondered what 100,000 screaming excited fans sound like? 

The quick answer is: loud. 

It would definitely be more exciting to visit Camp Nou on game day, particularly if you visited close to the time of a match. Seeing the fans get to the stadium and hearing them cheer on from outside would be electric.

However, tours are not available on match day and the museum and panoramic viewpoints close 3h before the game , so if you are around the stadium there will be little for you to do. The situation is even worse on Champion’s game day when the entire area is closed for the day.

Check the schedule before turning up.

Pro tip : If you are booking tickets for tours online ahead of time, you won’t be able to select match days so you can easily avoid disappointment if you plan ahead.

7. Allow for enough time at the museum

Barça Museum is a full-fledged museum split into several spaces and across two floors that was inaugurated in 2010. There is a lot to see and a lot to read so if you are a Barça or football fan, you can easily spend an hour or longer there.

It would be a pity not to allow for enough time in your tour of Camp Nou to see everything . But if you are pressed for time, here are a few highlights you can’t miss.

The history of Barça is told through exhibits and interactive screens. If you didn’t know, this is the second oldest football club in Spain (after Seville) and one of the oldest football clubs in the world, founded by a German migrant, Mr. Gamper, in 1898, 40 years after the first football club was founded in the UK .

Find the exhibit that explains why Barça fans are called culers. Did you know this was our nickname? 

That is right. Barça is more than just a Club and for Catalans, it is a symbol of our history and identity. The word culer comes from cul and refers to the fans’ bums. 

This is because, in the 1920s, when the club started to expand in fans, the small stadium in Carrer Industria, became too small and when the seats were not enough, fans would sit on the wall that surrounded the stadium. From outside, passers-by would only see their asses and so they started to call them culers. 

The museum has all of Barça’s trophies won through the years, there are some that are several decades old and even a few that were awarded by Franco like the Copa del Generalisimo (which has been replaced by the King’s Cup), now a relic that reminds us of the 40 years of dictatorship that ended in 1975.

Some of the club’s most emblematic and historical objects are on display at the museum, many donated by the players themselves. 

For example, you can see Ronald Koeman ’s boots when he scored the goal that gave Barça the first Champions League Cup in 1992, I still remember that day and get emotional every single time I think of it! Or look out for legendary Maradona’s shirts. 

Of course, all of Messi’s Ballon d’Or collection, he already has 6, the most any player ever got, the last one was awarded in 2019 . Since his football career is nearing the end, this may be the last one he wins. Messi has a space dedicated to him at the museum.

The other person to have a dedicated space is Johan Cruyff . He died in 2016 and is one of the club’s most beloved players and coaches. Here you can see many of his famous quotes and contributions to Barça as a player and as a coach. 

Outside the stadium is a statue in his honor and the new stadium in Sant Joan Despi with his name is the new home for the second team and the women’s team.

Barça also owns several art pieces by famous Catalan painters such as Dali and Miro dedicated to the club for its 75th anniversary and which are on display at the museum. Can you spot them?

8. Browse the shop, it has amazing stuff

Ok, I am a huge Barça fan, and an even bigger Catalanist, but I may not necessarily care too much about football in general, or sports for that matter.

So why am I suggesting to browse a sports shop?

It sounds strange, I know, but the shop is really amazing, it is impossible to leave without buying something. If you are a compulsive shopper, you might want to run for the hills at the end of your tour and avoid the store altogether. 

If you can, stop by, there are a lot of cool items, branded Barça merchandising and such, but also many really awesome sports clothes and apparel. And the store’s design is pretty cool .

9. Check out Tapa 24

If all the touring around Camp Nou opened your appetite, I can highly recommend a stop at Tapas 24 by Carles Abellan . 

The Michelin awarded chef’s casual tapas bar in Camp Nou (he has several other outlets in the city) is a great place to savor amazing tapas. I am a big fan of his work and have enjoyed it at various places including W Hotel Barcelona. 

On top of traditional dishes, Abellan has several signature dishes that elevate the humble tapas to another level.

You will find the usual suspects which he has perfected like bomba, patatas bravas, ous estrellats (broken fried eggs) and fried calamari rings (so soft they melt in your mouth). And then variations on classics like the potato omelet with jabugo ham, the bikini with truffle or the crispy cereal breaded chicken nuggets that are so delicious. Make sure to order bread with tomato to go with the meal. 

A great way to end your visit to Camp Nou for sure. 

Pro tip : Come here at vermouth time (12pm to 2pm) to honor the local tradition of enjoying a glass of vermouth (or any other drink) with some olives, potato chips and anchovies.

A brief history of Camp Nou

Now that you have read all the tips for the best Camp Nou tour, what about learning a bit more about the stadium and the club before your visit?

As I mentioned before, the stadium’s name translates, simply, to New Stadium, Grounds or Field (the word camp means lots of things in Catalan). 

This was not the original name, the stadium opened in 1957 at the height of Franco’s regime, as Estadi del FC Barcelona or FC Barcelona Stadium as ratified in the 1965 referendum. 

This was a rather generic name that was the result of the political situation at the time. The club wanted to name it after its founder, Joan Gamper, but the political establishment, and Franco in particular, would not have approved of a pro-Catalonia, liberal, foreigner and Protestant man’s name to be used and expressed its dislike towards the choice of name. 

In time, the fans started to refer to it as Camp Nou, because it was a new field built in Les Corts, and the name stuck. I have always heard this name and I am a child of the 80s. 

Eventually, in the 2000-2001 season, a new referendum was carried out and the name Camp Nou was officially approved. 

Camp Nou has been one of the largest stadiums in the world in terms of capacity for many years. It used to be second after Maracana in Rio, before this one was modernized and its size reduced drastically to just over 78,000 for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 

Today, it remains the second-largest football stadium after the one in Pyongyang. It is also still the largest in Europe seating almost 100,000 fans when full.

This large size, 110mx73m, the maximum legally allowed, was a deliberate decision aimed at making the strong defensive strategies of its adversaries more difficult and it is said to have also had an influence in Barça’s football style, never a defensive club.

Camp Nou has evolved through the years and it has expanded and then slightly retracted in the number of seats when the standing positions were removed. 

It is now in the process of undergoing a major renovation which will be completed in 2025 and has been planned to happen while the stadium continues to be in use. Quite a feat if you consider the major work that will take place.

An introduction to Barça’s history

All major football clubs have a long history often intertwined with the local town or city they belong to but FC Barcelona’s history is a very unique one because of its origins and its structure.

FC Barcelona was founded by Swiss Hans Gamper, locally known for his translated Catalan name, Joan Gamper, and his expat friends in 1899 when the sport was starting to take off across Europe. 

When he arrived from Switzerland for professional reasons he started to play football with some friends and eventually decided to found the club of which he would be the coach and president for many years.

As an immigrant to Catalonia, Gamper wanted the club to have a lot of the values that represented the city, a place that was thriving at the time: democracy, universality and a love for sports in general, not just football. He also gave the club the city’s emblems.

These same values have been preserved until today and make the club very different from other sports institutions.

FC Barcelona’s club structure is unique in the world of elite football. The club is a real club, meaning it is run by its members. Anyone can become a member by paying an annual fee, and this gives you the right to vote at the general elections and in other matters. All members are the same.

Barça stands strong with almost 150,000 paying members, each with a valid and individual vote to decide the club’s future, approve its budget and elect its President. 

Unlike other well-known clubs in the French and British leagues who are owned by millionaires and companies, Barça is owned by its fans. It always has been and always will be. It is self-financed and it is not at the mercy of an individual. All its profits are reinvested, never paid out to shareholders.

In case you didn’t know, for many years, Barça carried the UNICEF logo on its t-shirt, not because the charity was a sponsor of the club, but because the club donated to the charity. Since 2006 , Barça has contributed over EUR15 million to projects run by UNICEF.

After its foundation, the club struggled to find a stadium for many years, land was scarce as a result of the city’s expansion and development (these were the years of Sagrada Familia , Casa Batllo , La Pedrera and Eixample). 

In the 1910s, it finally managed to open a stadium in Carrer Industria and the first victories against Madrid, interest in football and in the club increased. 

Fans started to congregate at the Canaletes Fountain to see the result of the games announced on the board outside the newspaper kiosks, a tradition that has been maintained, not to watch the results, widely available on the radio and TV, but to celebrate the club’s triumphs.

Today’s badge was also designed then, with the Catalan flag and the cross of Saint Jordi, Patron Saint of Catalonia, and the colors of the club.

Barça’s importance and victories continued to expand and a new stadium in Les Corts, where it is today, was built in 1922. Spanish La Liga started in 1929 and Barça won the first year. 

The 1930s were dark in Barça’s history with the Republic, the Spanish Civil War and the assassination, by Franco, of the club’s President Sunyol, a Catalan MP, for opposing the regime. The Joan Gamper committed suicide. Franco’s troops also dropped a bomb on the stadium that destroyed it.

During Franco’s times, Barça struggled but remained a core element of Catalan culture and heritage. In the 50s, it saw bright years thanks to Hungarian player Kubala, a beloved football hero that brought home many titles. In 1957, Camp Nou opened as the largest stadium in Europe, a top spot it has maintained.

Towards the end of Franco’s dictatorship, Barça started to thrive again. It was in 1974, for the 75th anniversary of the club, that the anthem was written and many members of the Catalan society (Dali, Miro, Tapies) came to celebrate and donated pieces. Cruyff was also signed on as a player.  

When Franco died, Camp Nou first displayed the largest amount of Catalan flags since the Civil War. One month after his death, against R. Madrid, the stadium was colored in yellow and red. 

With democracy, Barça entered into its golden period, stars like Diego Armando Maradona, President Núñez, the Dream Team of the 1990s who finally won the club’s first Champion’s League in 1992 at Wembley Stadium. Cruyff’s last words to the players before jumping on the field that day, “Go out and enjoy it”, are inscribed at the bottom of his statue outside Camp Nou.

Today, Barça is a club with fans all over the world. It is the wealthiest club in the world by revenues, over EUR800 Million in 2019 , 10% more than the next club on the list, Real Madrid. 

It is also one of the top-2 football clubs with the largest number of social media followers (when all social media platforms are included beyond just IG, Facebook and Twitter FC Barcelona may overtake Real Madrid), more than the entire NFL league . 

The club’s prominence gives a voice to Catalonia’s political aspirations and its rivalry with Real Madrid reaches a climax every season in two games that are some of the most-watched in the world with the new timetable earlier in the day in recent years accounting for the growing Asian fan base of both clubs. 

I have visited 120+ countries and traveled extensively for work and pleasure in Africa where the club has fierce fans, and the love for the club does not understand of politics or history, it is the pure love for beautiful football played with grace and elegance.

Barça’s “Mes que un club” motto

If you ever watched a Barça game, it is likely that you will have seen the club’s motto somewhere on the stadium or even on the colorful mosaics that fill the seats in key matches. 

“Mes que un club” translates to More than just a club and it alludes to the club’s links to Catalonia and Catalan traditions, history and heritage, and to its commitment to sports at large. 

The motto was first coined by the club’s president in 1968 and it has stuck. It is the closest way to express what the club means for the region and for its people and it is generic enough that it could survive Franco’s regime censure.

On its website and the museum, Barça states that the motto means “We are more than a team of great stars, we are more than a stadium full of dreams, we are more than the goals we’ve scored and more than the trophies that we’ve won throughout our history”.

Barça is much more than the famous football club that most people will recognize it for. It is the several other sports at which the club excels at such as hockey, basketball or the women’s teams. 

It is the youth academy, the 18th-century farmhouse La Masia , now 40 years old , where many of Barça’s famous players (including Messi) started, and where Barça’s values of HEART are taught. 

Barça is also the many international football academies across the world (including Singapore where my partner’s daughter learned to play football) where girls and boys learn to play the sport.

The club is more than sports, it is a symbol of Catalan cultural identity, a political and historical referent for Catalonia, our ambassador in the world, and the place where the Catalan flag has always been raised and flown freely, even during Franco’s dictatorship. 

It was during that time that Camp Nou became one of the few places where people could speak Catalan in public. Franco banned the use of the language and repressed our heritage but he could never appease the fans on their own turf. 

The stadium was too big and there were too many fans for the Guardia Civil to take action, so they would stay outside and not come in. People felt safe, and they felt this was the only place where they could be among equal Catalanists even if grand displays of Catalan identity at the stadium only started in the 70s with loudspeaker announcements using again the Catalan language.

In more recent times, Barça continues to be a political symbol of Catalonia. Famous players such as Pique, husband of Shakira , is regularly seen at rallies with his two sons (and probably wife, although hidden from the cameras) in support of Catalonia’s independence. 

Shakira herself shot the 2014 video clip for Empire , one of her most popular songs, against the background of famous holy Montserrat Mountain , where the statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, Patron Saint of Catalonia, is. 

Guardiola, first a player under Cruyff and later coach, called for people to go to the polling stations during the 2017 referendum and was seen as a major proponent of the Catalan independence vote.

At every game, on minute 17, the stadium erupts in chants for Independencia, recalling the year 1714 when Catalonia lost its independence and identity during the War of Secession, the beginning of the region’s struggle for recognition. 

If you visit Camp Nou, I hope that you will also feel this motto during your tour.

This would make a great addition to your Barça boards!

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What Do You See on the Camp Nou Experience Tour?

As someone who isn’t a football fan, I wasn’t really sure what to expect from the Camp Nou Experience. However, I was happy to discover that, football fan or not, there’s definitely something for everyone to enjoy on this stadium tour. Well worth a visit if you’re in Barcelona !

Camp Nou is home to FC Barcelona, and is one of the worlds most famous football stadiums. Seating almost 100,000 fans, it is the largest stadium in Spain and Europe and the fourth-largest association football stadium in the world by capacity.

It’s easy to see why the Camp Nou experience is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Barcelona.

As a side note, if you’d like experiences within the tour to be a surprise, this post isn’t for you!

The FC Barcelona Museum

The FC Barcelona Museum gives you all the interesting history behind the team, right from the beginning and where they started to where they are now. With all the random bits of information and facts dotted about, there is something for everyone whether you’re a big fan of the game or not.

You can also see all the trophies they’ve won, Messi’s Golden Boot and Ballon D’ors trophies and other cool bits and pieces of memorabilia such as old boots, balls and tickets on your way round.

Tour of Camp Nou

Once through the museum, it’s time to take on the stadium tour. The Camp Nou experience offers much more than just a view of the stadium though, and you’ll get access to various areas that can only be seen via the tour.

The end of the museum area leads you out to your first outdoor view of the stadium. Entering the seating area from the middle section of the stadium gives you amazing panoramic views. Here you can take a moment to enjoy the view, have a sit down on the seats and if you have a good enough imagination, imagine you’re at a game. This area is a great spot to get those wide shots of the stadium to capture all it’s glory.

Heading back down, you’ll make your way towards the mixed zone. This is where you’ll see the long backdrop where teams speak to the press after matches. Apparently, there’s space for up to 100 reporters in here! Right next to that are you’ll see the Ricard Maxenchs press room with the high table and audience seating.

Next up is the Away dressing room, and here you can see how they have all the lockers and benches, the physio tables, vending machines and even a jacuzzi! Close to the dressing room, you’ll be able to get a glimpse into the stadiums chapel too.

And then it’s time.

Time to walk through the player’s tunnel. A place where so many champions have stood previously and still do stand…

Standing Pitch Side in Camp Nou

It might be a much quieter entrance as you make your way out into the stadium, but the wow factor is still there. Despite already seeing the stadium from a higher spot, walking out onto the pitch from the tunnel does give you that feeling of overwhelm. The sheer size of the stadium combined with how close everything still feels is such an odd experience. I can only imagine what it would feel like with 100,000 fans screaming!

So you’re on the pitch. You can see the dugout areas and get a sense of how being on the pitch itself feels. If you think about how many players and managers have stood in those exact areas, it is quite an incredible feeling to also be there in those spots.

Commentary and Press Boxes

Moving on, you’ll make your way back up to the top of the stadium. Here you’ll get the see the commentary and press boxes, where pundits will be seated and talking about everything that’s happening on the pitch. The boxes in the gantry here contain 192 work desks, 2 television studios and 28 commentary boxes, so it really is a cool area to see.

Other Areas Surrounding Camp Nou

You’ll end the tour in the FC Barcelona shop – of course. Three floors of Barcelona gear, from full kits to pens and keyrings. There are some really nice bits of clothing in here, but if you’re not sure you want to spend the money here you can always go into one of the many FC Barcelona shops more central within the city. They’re everywhere.

Outside there are also some toilet blocks, a cafe area and the main ticket offices so you can have a little wander around before leaving.

Practical Tips on Visiting Camp Nou

So, you want to try the Camp Nou Experience? You can purchase tickets directly on the FC Barcelona website , and there are a few different tour experiences available. There’s the Basic Tour (as detailed above!), the Player’s Experience Tour, Basic Tour with Audio Guide and the Flexible Tour ticket.

Purchasing Tickets

The basic tour includes a visit to the Barça Museum and the Camp Nou Tour and is 26€ when purchased online, or 29.50€ from the box office on-site. Each visit is estimated to last between 1.5-2 hours, but this will really depend on how much time you take to read all the information in the museum, and how long you spend within the stadium.

If you want to really splash out on a special experience, the Player’s Experience Tour comes in at 119€. It is much more expensive, but you do get a much bigger package that includes: an official guide, VIP access and a tour of private areas, access onto the pitch/goal area, seeing the Barcelona changing rooms rather than the guest ones, an Official FCB gift, professional photos and free shirt personalisation.

Make sure to check the football fixtures for your visit, as the website states that tours are cancelled on and around match days.

How To Get There

From central Barcelona, the easiest way to get to the stadium is to take the metro. There are three stops that are pretty close to the stadium, as these are Les Corts (green L3), Badal (blue L5) and Collblanc (orange L9). The metro is simple to get around on, just work out which of these lines/stops is nearest to your hotel and follow the route. We got on the orange line, getting off at Collblanc. It was a 5-10 minute walk from there to the stadium, and really simple to navigate.

You can also travel by bus, and the following routes will get you to Camp Nou: 50, 54, 57, 70, 75, D20, H8, H10 and V3. Buses do generally take a bit longer than the metro due to potential traffic, so that’s just something to think about when planning.

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FC Barcelona Museum and Camp Nou Stadium Tour

With a seating capacity of almost 100,000, El Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe and a Mecca for football fans from around the world.

The Camp Nou Experience is one of the most popular tours in Barcelona, giving visitors exclusive access to areas of the stadium that are usually off-limits, including the changing rooms, press box, dugout and pitch, and the FC Barcelona museum .

Whether you’re a diehard fan of FC Barcelona or just interested in finding out what goes on behind the scenes at one of the best football teams in the world, a visit to Camp Nou should be on your list of things to do in Barcelona.

FC Barcelona museum and Camp Nou stadium tour review

Once through the turnstiles, the Camp Nou Experience starts with the first of 3 photo opportunities that have been set up along the tour route.

Museum staff take your photo in front of a green screen holding a Barça shirt and football scarf. You’re not obliged to buy anything, and if you don’t fancy having your photo taken, you can walk past.

Espai Johan Cruyff

At the entrance to the museum, there’s a small section dedicated to Johan Cruyff, the legendary Dutch footballer who was one of Barcelona’s best-loved and most talented players. Cruyff played for Barça during the 1970s and then returned to Camp Nou as coach during the 1990s.

FC Barcelona Museum

The tour continues through the museum, where there are four large display tables explaining the club’s history from its beginnings in 1899 to the present day.

In addition to text in 3 languages (English, Spanish and Catalan), there are photos, press cuttings and memorabilia, including vintage football shirts, boots, posters etc.

The tables are flanked by glass cabinets containing the impressive collection of trophies that Barça has won over the years. There’s also a large interactive screen where you can learn about highlights from the club’s history.

Next up is a small section dedicated to the women’s team as well as the other Barça teams (basketball, handball, hockey etc…), followed by spaces dedicated to Joan Gamper, Josep Suñol and, of course, Leo Messi.

The View from the Stands

Now that you’ve learned about the team’s history, it’s time to visit the stands and take a few panoramic shots of the pitch. If you are seeing a match during your stay in Barcelona , you can try and work out where you will be sitting.

This is a great chance to wander freely among the rows of plastic seats and soak up the atmosphere. Imagine what it must be like here when the stadium is packed with thousands of cheering fans.

The Changing Rooms, Press Rooms and Mixed Zone

Once you’ve taken a few photos of the pitch, the tour continues downstairs to the changing rooms.

Unfortunately, you only get to visit the visiting team’s changing room, which is pretty sparse. From what I’ve seen on TV and in photos, the Barça changing rooms are more luxurious.

From here, we move on to the Mixed Zone, where post-match interviews with the players take place, followed by the more formal Press Room with seating for 120 journalists.

The tunnel out to the pitch

After the changing rooms and press area follows a short passage decorated with large photos of important moments in Barça’s history (presumably selected to remind the visiting team who they are up against), followed by the tunnel, which leads out to the pitch.

This is the tunnel you see on TV where the players wait just before running out onto the pitch at the start of the match.

On the right-hand side of the tunnel is a small chapel which was blessed by Pope John Paul II when he visited the Camp Nou stadium in 1982.

The Pitch and Dug Out

From the players’ tunnel, we walk out onto the pitch, well not right onto the pitch itself, but you do get as far as the sideline and can sit in the chairs where the managers, coaches and players sit during the match.

Like the visit to the stands earlier in the tour, this is a great place to linger for a few minutes, take a few photos and imagine what it must be like to be here during a match!

Barça Virtual Experience with VR glasses.

After visiting the pitch, you walk back up through the stands, where you get the chance to experience a training session and a match using 3D virtual reality goggles.

The Press Boxes and More Photo Opportunities

Next up is a chance to have your photo taken with one of Barça’s many cups before climbing the stairs (or taking the lift) up to the press box, where reporters get a bird’s eye view of the action while commenting on the game.

After the press boxes, we walk back down through the stadium to a third photo opportunity where you get to pose with your favourite player courtesy of a large green screen.

Moments of Barça History and the Camp Nou Shop

Finally, we finish the tour in a section called Moments of Barça History, which is a series of screens showing moments from the team’s recent history accompanied by a soundtrack of crowds cheering and chanting Barça, Barça Barça!

Then there’s a small display with a model of what the Nou Camp Nou stadium will look like when the current remodelling works are completed, due to be finished sometime in 2023.

Lastly comes the three story high FC Barcelona megastore, which stocks all the Barça merchandising that you could possibly need!

Ticket Prices

Adults €23.50 ( Online price €20 )

Youth (4-10 years) €12.50 ( Online price €10 )

Children under 4 Free Entry

Audio guide €6

Barça Virtual experience (VR glasses) €6

Guided tour with English-speaking guide €55

Discounts and promo codes

20% discount with Barcelona Pass

5% discount with the Barcelona Card

Opening hours

January 2nd to January 8th Daily 10:00 – 19:30 January 9th – March 24th Mon – Sat 10:00 – 18:30, Sun 10:00 – 14:30 March 25th – October 14th Daily 09:30 – 19:30 October 15th – December 16th Mon – Sat 10:00 to 18:30, Sun 10:00 to 14:30 December 17th – December 31st Daily 10:00 to 19:30

Last entry is 1.5 hours before the museum closes.

The museum and stadium are closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Match days (La Liga and Copa del Rey): The tour is closed all day. You can visit the museum and panoramic viewpoint up until 3 hours before the match starts.

Champions’ league matches : The tour is closed on the day of the match and the day before. You can visit the museum and panoramic viewpoint up until 3 pm.

Camp Nou is at C/Arístides Maillol 12 in the Les Courts neighbourhood and takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to get to from the city centre using public transport.

How to get there

There are two metro stops nearby, both of which are less than a 10-minute walk from the ground. Follow the signs to Camp Nou from the Metro platform.

Les Corts – L3 (green line) nearest entrance to the ground is gate number 9 (see map below)

Collblanc – L5 (blue line) and L9 sur (orange line) nearest entrance to the ground is gate number 15.

The open-top Hop On Hop Off tour buses also stop at the stadium (blue line).

Time needed to visit

You should allow between one and a half and 3 hours for the tour. If you plan to have something to eat at the ground or are a dedicated Barça fan, it could take longer. Once inside the museum, there is no time limit.

Information in English?

Yes, all labels and displays are in English, Spanish and Catalan. Audio guides are available in English as well as several other languages.

FAQs and tips for visiting the FC Barcelona Museum and the Camp Nou Experience Tour

Is the camp nou experience a guided tour.

The standard Camp Nou Experience is a self-guided tour.

There is lots of information explaining the club’s history in the museum, and Camp Nou staff will indicate the route you should follow if necessary, but they are not tour guides.

Audioguides can be purchased at the entrance to the museum and cost €6.

There are also guided tours with English-speaking guides available although you have to book in advance .

Is it worth paying the extra for the audio guide?

Yes, I found the audio guide interesting, and it added to my visit.

I wouldn’t say that it is essential, but if you are interested in the history of FC Barcelona but don’t want to spend lots of time reading all the display boards, then I think it’s a good choice.

In addition to the museum, it also guides you around the rest of the stadium, where there are no display boards to read.

The audio guide itself is a small tablet which, in addition to the audio, includes video clips and photos as well as a quiz about what you have seen during the tour.

If two or more of you are visiting, then you could, of course, share one between you.

When you pick up the audio guide at the entrance to the museum, you are asked to leave a bank card as security which will be returned at the exit. If, like me, you don’t want to leave a credit card, then a driving licence is also acceptable.

Is it worth paying extra for the Virtual reality glasses?

No, in my opinion, it’s not worth it. The VR video only lasts about 3 minutes or so, and, unless you’ve never tried VR goggles before, it is pretty unimpressive.

Is there anywhere to eat inside the Camp Nou stadium?

Yes, there is a bar inside Camp Nou with views of the pitch, plus several fast-food restaurants at the entrance to the Camp Nou experience where you can get something to eat and drink.

There are also plenty of restaurants and bars in the surrounding area.

My favourite restaurant near the Camp Nou stadium is La Riera (only open at lunchtime).

Should I purchase my tickets for the Camp Nou Experience online in advance?

Yes, online tickets cost €3.50 less than buying tickets at the stadium, plus they allow you to go straight to the museum entrance without having to queue up to purchase tickets.

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Having said that, unlike the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, the slots don’t usually sell out, so there’s no need to buy your tickets days in advance.

If you’re not sure exactly when you will be visiting Camp Nou, I recommend that you bookmark this page and then check back when you’re in Barcelona, keep an eye on availability, and book tickets the day before you plan to visit.

Please remember that the tour doesn’t run on match days or the day before champions league matches.

If you want to be as flexible as possible whilst still having a pre-booked ticket, open tickets are available . These are a good choice if you want to avoid queueing for tickets but aren’t sure exactly when you will arrive at Camp Nou.

What’s the best time to visit the Camp Nou Experience tour and FC Barcelona museum?

The museum is usually less busy in the morning.

Is it still worth taking the Camp Nou tour if it’s raining?

Yes, I’d say it’s a good thing to do on rainy days (not that there are many rainy days in Barcelona).

The only section of the tour where you aren’t undercover is when you visit the dugout and side-line, and if you are unlucky with the weather, you could skip this bit if you want to.

I already plan to see Barça play at Camp Nou. Is it still worth taking the tour?

Absolutely, the tour gives you exclusive access to parts of the stadium where you can’t go during a match (press box, press area, changing rooms, tunnel, side-line, dug out etc.

Plus, the museum tells you tons about the club.

If you’re a fan visiting Barcelona to see Barça play, I’d say that the Camp Nou Experience tour is a must.

Is there free WIFI available at the stadium?

Free WIFI is available at the Camp Nou stadium, although I’ve heard that the coverage is pretty poor.

How long will it take to get from my hotel to the Camp Nou Experience?

This depends on where you will be staying. From Plaça Catalunya or the Sagrada Família by public transport, it takes between half an hour and 45 minutes.

A taxi from central Barcelona to the stadium will take about 20 minutes and cost about €15 (depending on traffic).

Would the Camp Nou Experience Tour be enjoyable for someone who isn’t a football fan?

It’s a hard one to call, but I think that if you are interested in the history of Barcelona, then you would find the museum interesting.

Apart from the football, the trophies and the club’s history, it also helps you understand why the club means so much to so many Barcelonians.

Can I take photos inside Camp Nou and the FC Barcelona museum?

Yes, photography is allowed throughout the tour and museum. The only no cameras sign I saw was at the spot where you could have Camp Nou’s photographers taking a photo of you with one of the trophies.

What’s the deal with the photo opportunities?

As I mentioned earlier in this article, there are 3 photo opportunities set up along the tour route where Camp Nou staff take your photo in front of a green screen.

At the first one, right at the start of the tour) you are handed a Barça shirt and scarf to pose with.

In the second one, you get to pose with one of the team’s many trophies, and at the last, you pose in front of a green screen, and they Photoshop in your favourite player from the current Barça squad.

You can walk straight by if you want, but it’s good fun, and there’s no obligation to buy the photos if you don’t want them.

At the end of the tour, you are shown all the photos and can choose whether you want to purchase any prints. Prices range from €20 for one printed photo and all the photos in digital format to €60 for a souvenir album withfour4 printed photos (you choose which ones) and all the pictures in digital format.

If you’re visiting with your family or a group of friends, then it’s a fun way to immortalise your visit and a nice souvenir.

Incidentally, when I visited, I chose not to purchase the photos, and when I said that I wasn’t interested and walked off, another staff member asked me (in a relaxed and friendly manner) why I hadn’t purchased them. When I replied that the photos were nice, but I didn’t want to spend €20 on a print, she asked me whether I’d be interested in buying all the pictures in digital format for €10.

Camp Nou Map

Carrer d'Arístides Maillol 12, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain

Have I missed anything? If you’ve something to add or if there’s anything else you need to know about the Camp Nou Experience , please let me know in the comments section below.

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Hi Nstruss,

Thanks for your comment, I’m glad to hear you had a good time!

Thanks for the great descriptions of the tour! We are making a quick stop in Barcelona this fall, just for 2.5 days and will happen to be there on a Champions League game day. We already have our tickets for the match, but there are no tours available on game day or the day prior, it appears, but it says the museum is open until 3:00 on game day. Do you still purchase tickets as if for the tour just to the museum portion or is there something else I should be looking for? My kids want every Barca experience we can get while in town! Thanks for your help!

Good question, as you say, on match days only the museum, trophy collection and one viewpoint are open and they close at 3pm.

There’s no information on the club’s website about reduced prices so I imagine that you still have to pay the full rate.

I’ve sent a mail to the club to make sure. I’ll let you know as soon as I get a reply.

The club has confirmed that on match days you still have to purchase the regular ticket but can only visit the museum and one of the panoramic viewpoints.

If i pay for the camp nou tour online , when i get there will i get the tickets printed or a pass or it will be just the ticket in the mobile phone ?

Hi Panetolikos,

If you purchase the tickets from the links or “book now” button in this post then you will receive an email with a link to download your tickets.

You don’t need to print the tickets out, just show them on your phone at the entrance.

If you want the ticket as a souvenir you could print it out at home if you like but you don’t need to.

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Camp Nou Tour – How to Tour the Home of FC Barcelona

• About the Camp Nou and the Camp Nou Tour

Barcelona, Spain is a place famous for its culture, churches, unique architecture, and soccer team. During my visit to Barcelona, I was able to view Camp Nou, the home of FC Barcelona. Completed in 1957, Camp Nou has a seating capacity of 99,354 fans. The stadium set Camp Nou’s attendance record in 1982 when 121,500 participated in a mass with Pope John Paul II. In addition to being the home of FC Barcelona, Camp Nou is also a concert venue. Some of the artists that have performed at Camp Nou include Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Michael Jackson, U2, and the Three Tenors.

Although I initially planned to look at the stadium from the outside, the Camp Nou Tour offered a chance to get inside the stadium. The cost of the tour was €26.00. I quickly decided to take the tour as it would not only allow me to go inside the stadium but also the locker room, suites, press box, and restaurants.

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Getting to Camp Nou

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Getting to Camp Nou was easy.  I accessed the stadium via the  Collblanc Metro Station .  After getting out of the station walk about to the north for about one-quarter kilometer.  The stadium will be visible within a minute or two of leaving the metro station.  It is also possible to get to Camp Nou from the  Les Corts Metro Station  and  Palau Reial Station .

Taking a Tour of Camp Nou

After arriving at Camp Nou, I waited in the queue to purchase tickets for the tour.  The wait took less than twenty minutes, and I entered the stadium after going through a metal detector.  The tour began by taking us through the Hall of Fame for FC Barcelona.  Not being a soccer fan, I wasn’t particularly overwhelmed by all of the soccer trophies.  I did enjoy seeing the Olympic torch from the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

After leaving the Hall of Fame, our tour took us into the seating area of Camp Nou.  Camp Nou has a seating capacity of just under 100,000 people.  The tour was mostly, and I was able to move around and look at the stadium from various angles.  The seats were primarily plastic and did not seem as comfortable as the seats in American Stadiums that I have visited.

The tour left the seating area and returned inside Camp Nou.  Our next stops included the media room where players are interviewed and the locker room.  One unusual amenity in the locker room was the large whirlpool in the middle of the shower area.  Following a walkthrough of the premium VIP area which included a nice restaurant, our tour took us field level.  It was fun to stand on the actual grass that FC Barcelona uses during their matches. 

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As the tour ended, our final stop took us through the largest  fan shop  I have ever seen. The FC Barcelona fan shop covered multiple floors and had everything from a fan of FC Barcelona could want. I did not make any purchases as the prices were extremely high. Overall, I was delighted with my tour of Camp Nou and would recommend it for any sports fans.

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Camp Nou Tour Review: My Experience At The Club That’s ‘More Than A Club’

by Jub | Jul 12, 2018

Whether you like football or not, almost everyone is familiar with Futbol Club Barcelona.

Pretty stoked to on the ground level of Camp Nou!

I remember being surprised at seeing FC Barcelona seat covers on scooters in Thailand & In India, one of the easiest ways to get kids talking is to simply ask ‘Messi or Ronaldo?’

I prefer rugby over football. But visiting Camp Nou, the stadium, and home of FC Barcelona? That’s exciting.

My two biggest questions going into the tour were:

Why do people all over the world choose to support Barcelona Football?

How does football fit into the culture of Barcelona?

There are three sections in this Camp Nou tour review. My experience at the stadium, an FAQ and my answers to the questions above.

My Camp Nou Tour Review

A view of Camp Nou using my iPhone fish lense from Pixter

I knew the tour was popular, but even on a midday afternoon you could have placed me in the middle of La Rambla and I’d believe you. She was crazy busy.

Thankfully people book tickets online, so the queue for tickets was short.

Passing through the gate, I picked up the audio tour for €5. In general audio guides are a good value decision.

There’s is an option to get a private guided tour, but that was an expensive option , especially as I went on my own (in a group it would beok)

I’ve had guides when visiting Denver’s Mile High Stadium and Melbourne’s MCG and they made the experience 23x better through their epic storytelling.

Any how after a few cash cow photo ops (no obligation to buy), I started the tour in the museum. Wow, the place was chaotic. With so many people and lots to see I was flustered.

After doing a walk through I figured out how the audio guide worked. The little microphone signs were camouflaged on the tables (a minor inconvenience).

The tunnel connecting you too the museum, once you buy pass the photos

The first thing I noticed when entering (besides the crowd) was the trophies. So many trophies! They’ve been a club striving for excellence from the start that’s for sure.

The audio tour starts off by following the eight or so large tables featuring photos and text (in English, Spanish and Catalonian) highlighting special moments from the clubs history. The audio guide is like a concise version of the important parts of each decade (there is a lot of text on the tables). You’ll also seem some cool bits and pieces of memorabilia at the end of each table.

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A glimpse into the amount of people you can expect at the stadium

There is a big interactive screen where you can play around with different sections and highlights from the club. I didn’t spend any time here, there was always a tonne of people.

After you’ve learned all about the history, the next stage has yet more trophies from both football and other sports the club represents like hockey and basketball. There are also some other bits and pieces, jerseys and large photos of legendary Barca teams.

A couple of special moments in FC Barcelona history

Then you get to Messi. He may well be Argentinian but Barcelona have well and truly adopted him. You can see what I believe are replicas of his personal trophies he continues to collect in a dedicated corner. A nice touch!

A wicked image of Messi, replica golden boot in the front. Can you see the tourist?

After the museum you get to the stadium. Highlights include seeing:

• views of the field from three vantage points
• the press room
• the changing rooms
• three areas to have a bite to eat and a drink
• foosball tables
• being able to walk through the tunnel, passing the church

I found the church so random! Guess a quick prayer before game time never hurt anyone?

The great thing about the tour was not being forced through from one section to the next, you can take your time and chill. Insert cheesy quotes intended to make the hair on your arms stand up.

Left: Media room, where the interviews go down. Right: Changing rooms.

The media room and changing rooms are cool to see, but you only need to take a quick photo out of obligation. These are two areas where guides are great. So many great stories come from both of these places.

Looking towards one end of the field from the ground floor

On the halfway line, would love to be here in game!

My favourite view, of course, would have to be from the sideline. Looking up at the stadium, while you can never grasp the atmosphere, you can put your imagination to good use. Also, nice branding by Nike and Qatar, I’ll always associate them with Barcelona with their large logos on the stadium seats. There is a place where you can have a bite to eat and drink just above this section too, why not prolong the view just above the playing field?

No the worst view to write live updates from

The other great view is from high up in the press room. It’s always a tight squeeze up there but most seats offer an excellent view over the top of the stadium. Unfortunately, I totally forgot to use my audio guide through these sections, but again, a cost-effective guide option is perfect for these areas.

The other view is immediately after coming out of the museum tour, it’s a nice spot to sit for a while in the stands. Purely by view quality, the other two are better.

9 Fun Facts About FC Barcelona & Camp Nou I Learned From My Tour

Camp Nou Fisheye view from where the press sit

• The colours of Barcelona are officially known as blue and claret (I associate claret with a head cut so that’s fun).
• Barcelona had their first star player in Paulino Alcantara (Philippines) scoring 357 goals in 357 matches (debuted in 1911-12). It was said his kick could rip the net due to its power.
• Swiss Hans Gamper founded the club in 1899, putting an advert in a magazine asking if people wanted to form a team.
• The 1968 Spanish Cup Final is known as ‘The Bottle Final’ as spectators threw bottles at Barca players near the end of the game that Barca won 1-0 over rivals Madrid.
• In 1973 the club reinstated their official name, Futbol Club Barcelona.
• Barcelona has gotten involved in the politics of Catalonia from time to time. In 1977 former club President Montal pledged support of re-establishing the Catalan government.
• The clubs anthem, Cant del Barça, was written by Jaume Picas and Josep M. Espinàs to celebrate the clubs 75th Anniversary.
• During the 1950’s, club membership numbers doubled from 26,000 to over 52,000 members.
• Camp Nou opened in 1957, taking three years to build.

And that is just 9! You’ll learn so much on the tour.

FAQ About The Camp Nou Experience

A few questions I can see being asked regularly about visitng FC Barcelona stadium.

I was also lucky enough to see a match in the off season. Barcelona Legends vs. Manchester Utd Legends. View from block 145, row 21, seat 11

What Is The Best Time Of The Day For The Camp Nou Experience?

The shadows make the lighting not the greatest for photos of you

I’m pretty sure the stadium tour is going to busy all day with school groups and large tour groups arriving throughout the day as well as other travelers. I went twice, in the mid and late afternoons and both times were busy.

In regards to getting the best photos of Barcelona stadium, the shadows start to come over the at about 5pm (roughly), so that might play a role in your visit if you want the perfect Instagram shots.

Can You Eat At The Stadium?

Pitch side beer!

You sure can! When you arrive, you’ll find some overpriced food truck style places. Wait until you’re actually inside the stadium and enjoy some food and a cervesa with atmosphere.

The first spot you can grab a bite and a drink is overlooking the field from a courtyard like here. I grabbed a beer here for $3.50, not bad for a beer inside the stadium. Food prices seemed reasonable too.

Then there is a canteen style like place that I walked through, prices seemed similar with the main attraction the video game play area.

The final spot is a open plan restaurant with a couple of foosball tables near by and a big screen projector playing highlights.

I’d go with option one, then three and don’t bother with the canteen style place unless you must play video games forever (be respectful of others wanting a turn).

Is There A Camp Nou Tour Promotional Code?

You might be able to find them cheaper somewhere, but in all likelihood they’ll be fake/dodgy. I’m not aware of any discounts so the cheapest place to get them is online. See the full pricing menu .The tickets in person are like a euro or two more expensive with the booking fee.

Should I Get The Audio Tour?

I enjoyed the audio tour!

Yes! It’s a no brainer in my opinion. Relative to the ticket price the 5 is not much extra for adult.

Can I Still Visit If It’s Raining?

Sure can. 95% of the time you’ll be undercover. When you get to stand pitchside you might get a little wet, but #yolo. Bring a raincoat if you have too!

Where To Stay Near Camp Nou Stadium?

I was staying on the other side of town with a friend so can’t give any personal recommendations. HotelsCombined is a cool place to start searching for hotels near Camp Nou . It’ll search the popular booking websites to figure out the best price for you.

How Long Does The Tour Take?

As long or as short as you want. I asked the staff and they said the average is about 90 minutes. If you read everything, take photos, eat food and drink a beer you could be there for well over three hours (not a bad thing). I took about two hours each time, but was reading everything the first time and then went and took lots of photos and had a beer second time round.

When Is Camp Nou Open?

Check the official site for the latest viewing times (including match day opening hours), or you’ll find out when you’re booking your tickets online .

Is There Any Ban On Camera Equipment? (drones?)

Not from what I could tell. It’d be bad form to take a drone though, getting in the way of photos/narrow takeoff area. Bring along all your cameras, at worst I’m sure you can leave it at a desk somewhere.

On A Scale Of 1 to 10 Is The Camp Nou Experience Worth It?

The tour is busy and the lack of available private guides are definite downsides. The amount of information, great audio tours, ability to move at your own speed, reasonable food, and dining options, and the interactive spots make it a solid 8.5 out of 10.

This is my first stadium tour rating, so I have nothing to gauge that against. Yet.

My Conclusions To My Two Questions

Barcelona play in the best competitions around the world, therefore win important trophies. As they do so, people love to jump on the bandwagon of winning teams so Barcelona is who is chosen. Once you choose a team (like me and the Bulldogs ), it’ll take a lot of effort for one to ever consider switching allegience.

The players they’ve selected to build their club around is impressive. Messi of course has been a great player for over the last decade and is irreplaceable. Previously Ronaldinho became a club favourite. Throughout history, Barcelona have chosen players to bring to the club, who are not only can have a team built around them, but will be one of the best players in the world for the next few years, and will pay them a salary accordingly.

To put it in one sentence, President Narcís de Carreras coined the phrase in 1968 ‘More than a club’.

No idea how to describe this really, but incredibly!

During the tour, one of the descriptions mentioned how immigrants to Barcelona latched onto supporting Barcelona FC as a way to associate themselves with the city. This is massive!

When I was walking around the city, you notice Barcelona football jerseys being worn despite the offseason. The tourist shops that pop up have footy gear prominent. El Clasico, the matches against Madrid, are some of the most watched games in the world.

< p>There is also the idea I’ve come up with that Barcelona represents the nation of Catalonia. Catalonia was to be recognised as a separate identity to Spain and a creating a referendum to push through the cause. It’s unlikely to ever go through due to a few reasons. This means, when Barcelona are playing, it’s essentially their national team playing and everyone gets behind their team at an international level.

The club also became a social integration catalyst in the 1960’s when Catalonia’s population grew by 1.2 million thanks to large migration from Spain’s south. There was large migration in the 20’s with migrants from Valencia, Murcia and Aragaon and the 1990’s with immigrants from other countries. Barcelona helped unite society during these three periods of intense migration.

Ultimately, if FC Barcelona wins, the whole of Barcelona wins.

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Thank you very much for this charming and enriching blog. I felt your experience in this charming stadium.

Thanks Ohad, really is a magical place 🙂

Read. Information soaked. Thx.

No worries Sandis, enjoy! Cheers, Jub

Thanks so much! Super informative! Heading there today!

Thanks for the kind words.

How was the visit? Any info I missed or that needs to be updated?

Cheers, Jub

You recomend the player experience tour or the traditional or basic tour?

Hey Gianca,

If you love FC Barcelona, I’d recommend the play experience tour. If you’re a football fan in general, the basic tour will be fine.

hey, im off there tomorrow, just wondering as i’ve bought the basic tour, do you get to go on the pitchside or does that only come with the player experience tour?

Hey Lachlan,

Apologies for not responding sooner! You do get to go pitchside right?

Hope you had a great time! Cheers, Jub

So… Did you get to go on the pitch side with basic tour ticket?

Hi Peter, you get to go on a fenced off section of the pitch near the halfway line (this was two years ago)

Hey! We’ve had a really good experince too. We booked the tour at reasontosee.comand it was really good one. Can only recommend 🙂

Hey Petrus,

Stoked you had a good tour. Can’t say I’ve heard of that site at all 🙂

Enjoy the rest of your summer.

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Barcelona Nou Camp Stadium Tours, Spain

Last Updated on May 11, 2023

As one of the most iconic and famous football (soccer) stadiums in the world, Nou Camp stadium tours are one of the most popular worldwide in terms of stadia. We went recently and certainly if you are in Barcelona visiting the city, this stadium is one of the best attractions in the city.

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Is Camp Nou Tour Worth It?

If you are a sports fan like me, then the Nou Camp Stadium is an absolute must-see , with the home of FC Barcelona the modern-day Colosseum.

Football (soccer if you are American) is embedded in Catalan culture and the home of the main football in the city of Barcelona is FC Barcelona.

The second team in terms of size and achievements is RCD Espanyol and they play in the Olympic Stadium.

The Nou Camp Stadium Tour

Like most sports stadium tours I do, I find that the tours offer you a far greater chance to understand the history and full background of the stadium.

In other words, if you are going to make the effort to see the Nou Camp, I recommend immersing yourself in the whole experience.

>> Booking a Nou Camp Stadium Tour

What Do the Tours Include and Involve?

The Nou Camp Stadium tours include the following:

• The chance to walk out onto the pitch
• Tour of the players’ changing rooms
• Walk through and view the FC Barcelona Museum
• Visit the press area and directors’ boxes
• A knowledgeable tour guide who will explain the full history of the stadium and the club

Cost and Length of the Camp Nou Tours?

• Tours are for one and a half hours
• You can choose a timeframe between 09:30 and 19:30
• The price includes the tour (with guide) and museum entrance

Getting to Barcelona Nou Camp Stadium

Getting to the stadium for the tour, from central Barcelona, is really quite easy and you have a few options:

Barcelona Metro

The Barcelona Metro is their subway system (much like the London Underground or NYC Subway system).

The metro is very efficient in Barcelona and a great way to get around the city. To get to the stadium, use the Blue L5 line and catch the metro to the Collblanc stop.

By Bus or Taxi Cab

You can also reach the ground by bus but by far the easiest way is via the metro.

Taxi cabs can be found everywhere driving by in central Barcelona so another alternative if there are 3 or 4 of you and you want to go direct, is to jump in a cab.

Other Sporting Ideas for Barcelona

Barcelona is an excellent city as a sports fanatic and for a number of reasons. You might want to consider these events in Barcelona:

• Spanish F1 at the Circuit de Catalunya
• Barcelona Open Tennis – Taking place in April each year, the open takes place at the  Real Club de Tenis Barcelona.
• Barcelona Marathon (normally takes place at the start of November annually) and starts at Montjuic Castle.
• Catalonia MotoGP Grand Prix – Part of the MotoGP world championships, the race at the Montmeló Circuit takes place normally at the start of June each year.

Barcelona is also a great city for you if you are a sports enthusiast who likes to play and participate in sports as you travel. Barcelona is a great place to try:

• Several public outdoor pools for swimming including the Olympic pool in Montjuic.
• Surfing in Barcelona is possible, with the Barceloneta beach area popular with surfers.
• There are cycle paths across the city if you enjoy getting around by bicycle and cycling.

Where to Stay in Barcelona

There is an abundance of accommodation in Barcelona and all accommodation types can be found. High-end hotels, budget hotels, backpacker hostels, apartments, and B&Bs.

10 Things You Might Not Know about FC Barcelona

1. You may know that the FC Barcelona Football Club has a private museum for its sporting memorabilia, but did you know that the Intercontinental Cup is the only major football trophy that has never been featured there? Instead, the club’s museum features their two best European Cups, which were won at Wembley (1992) and Paris (2006).

2. The Club has the unique and exclusive honor of appearing in every single edition of European club competitions since tournaments were first created in 1955. No other club has this distinction.

3. FC Barcelona has recorded numerous wins in Europe, including winning the title of “King of the Cup Winners Cup,” a total of four times, setting a record for European competition.

4. Since the 1990s, FC Barcelona has won 18 Spanish League titles, which is said to be one of the most challenging competitions ever played by the Club.

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5. The club’s heaviest defeat came in 1931, during the 1930-31 Spanish League season when it lost to Athletic Club Bilbao (12-1).

6. Their greatest victory across all competitions was to win 18 points over Tarragona’s nil score during the Macaya Cup in 1901.

7. FC Barcelona’s founder, Joan Gamper, was Swiss. He held the role of president five times, starting out nine years after founding the club.

Until then and during the interim periods, he focused on playing the game as the team’s captain.

8. FC Barcelona beat long-time rivals Real Madrid 3–0 during the first leg of the Copa del Ray semi-finals. However, in the second leg, they lost to the Castillian Real Madrid team, which had accepted Franco’s fascist regime, scoring a mediocre score 11–1.

The source of the loss is attributed to a locker room visit by Franco’s director of state security who announced that the Catalan FC Barcelona team, which proudly fought against the regime, was only playing due to the “generosity of the regime.”

9. Barcelona fans supported the trams’ strike of 1951 by choosing to walk home in the pouring rain after witnessing their team beat Santander 2–1 rather than catching a tram.

This took the Francoist authorities by surprise and is in keeping with the revolutionary spirit of the Barcelona team and its supporters.

10. FC Barcelona was recorded as the third richest club in the world with a revenue of over 290 Million Euros during the 2006–07 season. Learn more about football in Barcelona.

Sports Travel Booking Resources

Traveling around the world to watch & experience sports, I tend to always use the same resources for booking trips. These are the ones I use most frequently and that I find to have great customer support and competitive prices.

• Sports Event Tickets – Tickets for all sporting events
• Get Your Guide – is an excellent site as a one-stop shop for booking attractions, local tours, activities, and excursions. Great customer service and an easy-to-use site.
• Booking.com – The best site I have found for hotel and accommodation bookings.
• Flights – are also now offered by booking.com and as I love the brand this is my first port of call now for flights.
• Safety Wing Travel Insurance – I love Saftey Wing as they cover everything I need to be covered and they have a simple-to-use site, and again, I have found their customer service very good, when I needed to ask questions.
• Hostelworld – Book backpacker hostel rooms around the world with Hostel World.

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Camp Nou Experience review: it’s not just for football fans

July 3, 2021 | Posted in: Spain

If you are a football fan then the Camp Nou Experience is a must. This tour takes you through the hallowed halls of Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain .

I was not into football before I visited Camp Nou. However, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and I strongly believe anyone will regardless of their view on the beautiful game. Below, you can find my Camp Nou tour review.  

• Camp Nou, Barcelona

For the uninitiated, Camp Nou is the FC Barcelona stadium and has been since it was completed in 1957. This enormous football stadium can seat almost 100,000 fans and is officially the biggest stadium in Europe and the third-largest in the world. On match days, the energy is electric as people from all over the globe come to spectate world-class football.

This Camp Nou experience review will detail exactly what you’re in for if you decide to go one step further than just showing up on match day and opt for all-in immersion. Take note that the cheapest and easiest way to visit Camp Nou is to choose the self-guided Camp Nou Experience . This is a fraction of the price of using an actual real-life tour guide and just as informative.

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Of course, on the Camp Nou Experience tour, you’ll spend some quality time with the pitch. This is, after all, where the magic happens. You’ll get to explore the first team dugout, the field, and the stands. It is quite the experience being able to drink this all in and imagine the legends who have walked and sat in these exact spots over the past few decades.

You’ll also be able to visit the guest changing rooms. For some reason, you’re not allowed into the Barcelona FC changing rooms, although the audio guide suggests that they are much more impressive. As you explore the changing rooms, you can only imagine the atmosphere that is created when coaches and managers give their half-time pep talks to adrenaline-fuelled players before the game resumes.

Next up, you’ll visit the player’s tunnel, through which so many champions have walked before. The stadium will be empty when you walk through, so you’ll have to use your imagination to picture what it would be like to emerge from the tunnel to the sound of 100,000 screaming fans.

As I walked through it, I was torn between wanting to get it all on camera and knowing that photos would never do it justice. The photos don’t do it justice but at least I can look back at them and feel transported back to that time and place.

After the tunnel, you’ll get to visit the press rooms, where press conferences take place pre and post-match. Then you’ll enter the Mixed Zone, where teams comment on their performance after the game. And, finally, you’ll head to the commentary boxes, where the commentators sit and give a running narrative as the game is underway.

The Camp Nou tour gives you a holistic view of the stadium. As you visit each part of the football stadium, your audio guide will explain its significance and give you its history along with some facts about what you can see.

The audio guide is well worth paying a bit more for as it'll help you get the most out of your Camp Nou Experience.  

The history of the club goes back over 100 years and every big moment throughout those years is commemorated in the Museum.

The Museum steps away from the Camp Nou football stadium itself, which you have already seen in detail, and focuses on the club and its achievements. From the club’s beginning in 1899 through to the present day, FC Barcelona has won an astonishing number of trophies.

In the shiny glass cabinets that make up the bulk of the historical section of the Museum, you will see the club’s five Champions League trophies. If you’re up for it, you can have your photo taken as you hold a Champions League trophy aloft. For true football fans, this is an absolute must.

If that’s not enough, you can pick up some merchandise in the FC Barcelona shop on your way out of the Camp Nou stadium. What better way to honor the beautiful game than by taking home some club Barcelona stash. Just remember you might have a baggage allowance on your flight home (although if you do, there is an FC Barcelona shop in duty-free so you can stock up on merch there).

It might not surprise you to know that there is a section of the Museum entirely dedicated to Lionel Messi. Often dubbed the greatest football player of all time, this player is so highly decorated he needs a whole room to display all of his awards.

This space is called the Messi Zone and within it, you can check out his trophies while all of his goals are projected on a screen in the background. Not only can you relive the glory over and over again but you can even vote on which goal you think is his finest.

There are also a number of temporary exhibitions that come and go, which are usually really interesting. Even if you’re not a museum person, this one is well worth taking the time to see properly, especially for the football fans among us.  

It only lasts a few minutes, but the VR experience will give you a sense of what it is like to be in the Camp Nou Stadium when a game is on.

Through the virtual reality headset, you can watch the players in action, playing and training, and see the 100,000 fans cheering them along. As I said, the experience is short but sweet and worth the €6 (if it isn’t already included in your tour package) if you aren’t able to experience a matchday in the flesh.  

You have one minute to take three shots at the robotic goalkeeper. If you score all three goals you get a prize, but don’t count on it being easy. Even Messi himself needed a few goes before he managed to beat the Robokeeper.

You can buy a ticket for the game for €5, which is a bit steep considering you literally only play for one minute. But, it is good fun and who knows, you might win a prize.  

Practical Tips for Visiting Camp Nou

If you don’t get your Camp Nou tour tickets in advance you risk having to wait in a very long queue to get them. Plus, buying tour tickets at the door is usually more expensive (and the Camp Nou tour price is pretty hefty as it is).

The cheapest way to get Camp Nou tickets is by booking them online before you want to go. You’ll also need to choose which FC Barcelona stadium tour you want to go on. The cheapest tour is the Basic Tour, which includes a tour of Camp Nou and entry to the Museum. The tickets for this start at €26.

However, if you upgrade to the Camp Nou Tour Plus you’ll also get the audio guide and virtual experience included in the ticket price. For the Camp Nou Tour Plus, prices start at €35 and change depending on when you visit.

If you want the Rolls Royce experience, the ultimate way to tour Camp Nou is by splashing out on the Players’ Experience Tour, which starts at a staggering €149. If that eye-watering price hasn’t already put you off, let’s have a look at what’s included in this package.

For starters, you will have an actual guide with your rather than an audio guide. Secondly, you’ll be able to view the club Barcelona changing rooms instead of just the guest changing rooms. Thirdly, you get to walk along the Camp Nou pitch and have professional photos taken of you and your pals throughout the tour. Plus, at the end of your Camp Nou experience tour, you will be gifted a memento of the day courtesy of FC Barcelona Camp Nou.  

The easiest way to get to the stadium is to take the metro. The following three stops are the closest to Camp Nou: Les Corts (green L3), Badal (blue L5), or Collblanc (orange L9). The metro map is pretty straightforward so just work out which Camp Nou metro stop is closest to your accommodation and follow the route from there.

You can buy metro tickets from the stations or on the TMB app. There are several different types of tickets, but the best option, if you’re just in Barcelona for a short time, is the T-Casual card, which allows 10 journeys across all modes of public transport.

Alternatively, you can get single tickets as and when you need them, but these are expensive (5 single tickets costs more than the 10 tickets in one with the T-Casual card).

If you would rather travel by bus, any of the following buses will get you to Camp Nou: 50, 54, 57, 70, 75, D20, H8, H10 and V3. Take note that buses can get stuck in traffic and therefore generally take longer than the metro, so factor that into your travel time.  

First of all, make sure you give yourself enough time to experience the Camp Nou stadium tour and the museum without feeling rushed. The whole thing can take up to three hours so allocate yourself that much time. If you finish early that’s fine, it’s better than not having enough time for what will probably be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I spent two hours exploring the stadium and museum and I’m not even a football fan. I can only imagine how long a hardcore fan might spend there.

You should aim to get there nice and early to avoid the crowds and the midday heat. This is Spain, remember – it can get very hot at lunchtime, especially in the summer months. Also, the earlier you get there, the longer you have to explore the stadium and museum. There is no time limit!

I know I have said this before but it bears repeating: buy the audio guide. It makes a whole world of difference and it is just a one-off expenditure. It gives so much context to your stadium tour that you will come away from the Camp Nou Stadium feeling like an expert and that you really had an immersive experience.

Don’t wear green if you want your photo taken on the pitch. Apparently the green of the grass swallows up anything else that is green and you will find your torso is absent from your snaps.

Take a snack and water with you. If you’re going to spend three hours on the tour and in the museum, you want to make sure you are well fed and watered. You’ll feel rubbish if you didn’t get to view certain bits because your rumbling stomach made you cut the tour short.

Tickets for the stadium tour are digital but it never hurts to print them out anyway just in case. There have been instances where digital tickets have not been accepted for whatever reason. Plus, if your phone dies then it's game over and you won’t be able to get in.

You should also know that you cannot do a Camp Nou tour if it is a match day. All of the tour facilities close when a game is underfoot, understandably. When you are booking your tickets they won’t let you book if there is a game on that day.

If you want to see a match and do the tour you will have to make two separate visits to the stadium and you will have to pay for the two excursions separately. Buying a ticket to view a game doesn’t give you access to the museum or the club rooms etc.  

FC Barcelona Camp Nou is not just for the football-crazy and it is more than just a place to watch a match. Camp Nou is one of the world’s most famous football stadiums and is home to a club that is internationally recognized as one of the best in the world. Some view football as a religion, others couldn’t care less, but everyone should check out the Camp Nou stadium and museum while they are in Barcelona.

This review has gone into details about everything you can see and do at the football stadium on the Camp Nou Experience tour, but it doesn’t compare to visiting in real life. Of course, if you truly love football then your ultimate goal will be to see a match at Camp Nou.

However, if the tickets are out of your price range or there simply aren’t any available, this tour still gives you the chance to view the Camp Nou stadium and all the achievements of the club without breaking your bank.

All in all, this is a top-notch experience for people of all ages – and it is something a little different from what you might usually do on a city break. There are always churches to visit and art galleries to admire , but a fully immersive stadium tour is far more unique. So, grab your tickets and head over to Camp Nou so you can review the experience for yourself.  

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Catherine says

I am not a football fan at all, but seeing the backstage areas sounds fascinating! Definitely an experience :)

It really was fascinating. Also because there was some music being played in the different rooms and you really felt like you were there when things were happening.

Gran Canaria Local says

We are football fans, but definitely not Barça supporters. We did go to the Camp Nou to watch a CL tie between FC Barcelona and Chelsea, however. It was a 2-1 win to the home side but Chelsea triumphed 4-2 in the return. Happy nights. It’s sad that there’s so much obsession over Barça and Real Madrid across the whole of Spain, however. It would be great if everybody followed their local team a little more closely.

I won’t get into which team to support, those are dangerous grounds :D

The Guy says

Great to hear you enjoyed the experience Sofie even though you are not a fan. I guess this must be one of the if not THE most popular tourist attraction for the city. Did you get chance to attend a game as well to see what the full experience was like?

I’ve done the odd stadium tour but never this place. I must admit it is great to have that experience of going down the tunnel.

Hey Guy, there was no game scheduled for the time we were there, so we didn’t get to see one. Otherwise we would’ve tried to get tickets:)

Rashaad says

I’m a football fan but not an FC Barcelona fan. That said, the Camp Nou certainly seems like an amazing place to visit.

It’s quite impressive indeed.

Tim | UrbanDuniya says

Very interesting! It seems like the type of place which is interesting for so many other reasons. Now I’m wishing I had gone there when I visited Barcelona last year!

You can always go back:)

Nadine Delaney says

What a wonderful blog, I really enjoyed reading your experience at Camp Nou. You are absolutely correct with your title. You don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy your time at the camp. Loved your pictures as well.

Here’s my article on the Camp Nou experience.

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Thank you very much for this charming and enriching blog. I agree with you that the site is not just for soccer fans :)

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Camp Nou: Discovering the home of FC Barcelona

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“Alé alé, alé alé, Força Barcelona alé” - this is the raucous chant that reverberates through Camp Nou Barcelona on match days. Ah, the Camp Nou, home to FC Barcelona and might I even add, the home of football, is one of the most historic and renowned football stadiums in the world. This magnificent structure is a landmark in football history and why not? After all, it is the home of one of the most decorated and successful clubs in the world! FC Barcelona is one of the best teams in Europe, if not the world, and have been so for the past few decades.

Camp Nou is the largest football stadium in Europe and the fourth-largest in the world, in terms of capacity. This colossal arena can accommodate 99,354 people at a time! Over the next couple of years, the club plans to restructure the stadium and increase its capacity to hold 100,000 people along with adding some new state-of-the-art features, which would only add to the allure of the stadium.

With players like Messi, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Maradona, Eto’o and countless other legends have graced its pitch, the Nou Camp is the ‘dream home’ for aspiring football stars.

Camp Nou Barcelona In A Nutshell

Know Before You Go

Best time to visit - 3 hours before closing time Suggested duration - 2-3 hours Club - Futbol Club Barcelona (FC Barcelona) Field size - 105 m × 68 m (115 yds × 74 yds) Capacity - 99,354 Record attendance - 120,000 (FC Barcelona vs Juventus, first leg of the 1985–86 European Cup quarter–finals) Closest Subway Stop - Badal Built - 1954–1957

Opening Hours

The tour and museum are open daily from 10 am to 7 pm.

La Liga - 24 times Copa Del Ray - 29 times UEFA Champions League - 5 times UEFA Super Cu - 5 times

Camp Nou Address

C. d'Arístides Maillol, 12, 08028 Barcelona, Spain Get there

Why Take A Camp Nou Barcelona Stadium Tour

You must be wondering “Why visit a football stadium?” To answer this question, you must understand that football and FC Barcelona especially, are ingrained in the culture of Catalonia.

Barcelona is located in Catalonia, the northeastern part of Spain. This area, in yesteryears, used to be an independent region, with its own laws, customs and even language. However, through wars, conquests and unification, this region came to be under Spanish Governance. Under General Franco’s rule, the Catalans had greatly suffered. Their customs, traditions, festivals, history, language and culture had been suppressed and quashed by the Government. In essence, their identity was subdued. It was during these times that the people embraced FC Barcelona and considered this club as the sole carrier of their Catalan identity. Since then, FC Barcelona has been an integral part of Catalan life and will continue to be so for centuries to come.

By visiting the Nou Camp, you are not just walking into a mere football stadium, you are stepping into and experiencing history.

Leaving history aside, another reason to visit this stadium is the fact that it is the home ground of one of the most established clubs in world football. FC Barcelona has a rich history, having been at the summit of European football for years. Even today, they are one of the best clubs in the world in terms of the number of trophies they win and the players they attract. Just to give you an idea of what their trophy cabinet looks like - they have won 5 Champions Leagues, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, 24 La Liga titles and 29 Spanish Cups. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to look at all their laurels and feel what it is like to be a Barcelona player.

What To Expect On The Camp Nou Tour

Camp Nou Stadium Tour

The stadium tour gives you the behind the scenes at FC Barcelona and a chance to look at and be in places that are otherwise only permitted to the players and staff! Get exclusive access to the press box, enjoy a panoramic view of the stadium, the dressing room, and the pressroom where players and managers give their thoughts after a game. You will also be lead to the Camp Nou pitch via the players’ tunnel! Experience what it is like to walk onto the turf of one of the most enchanting stadiums in the world. You will also get the chance to sit in the players dugout and feel how it is to be on the sidelines.

Camp Nou Museum

Once you are done with Camp Nou, head into the FC Barcelona Museum where you can learn more about the roots of the club and have a look at some memorabilia that have enthused fans all over the globe. Chance upon all the trophies FC Barcelona have won, including the coveted Champions League crowns. In the interactive audiovisual area of the museum, you can enjoy a ton of videos and photos of Barcelona’s glorious 120-year-old history. Lastly, you will get access to the ‘Messi Space’, a small area in the museum dedicated to the greatest player of our time (Ronaldo fans, it’s time you face the truth). Here you can peek at this little genius’ collection of trophies, including the 5 Ballon d’Ors. Also, present here are 2 interactive tables displaying all of Messi’s goals for Barcelona, and you even have the chance to vote for your favourite one!

Camp Nou Tour Tickets

There are 4 types of Camp Nou tours up for grabs.

Timed Tour Tickets

A timed entry tour allows you to choose a specific time and date for your tour. Enter and be walked in immediately without waiting in the lines for hours.

Open Entry Tour

If you are unsure of what time and date you can be visiting the stadium, an open entry ticket assures you entry to Camp Nou anytime within two months from purchase.

Guided Camp Nou Tour

You get a more insightful experience if you choose a guided tour since the well experience guide will give you the details about the nook and corner of the stadium and the museum. There are two options you may choose from; FC Barcelona Camp Nou Guided Tour with brunch that gives you the company of an expert guide and lip smacking tapas, or Camp Nou Players Experience & Museum Tour with Free t-shirt personalization and a chance to visit to the Barça changing room!

The Barcelona Pass

The Barcelona Pass takes the cake among all tickets. It only gives you access to Camp Nou Barcelona Tour but also to Casa Mila , Casa Batllo , FC Barcelona Museum, Barcelona Zoo , and many other attractions in the city in a span of 2 to 5 days for only €85. This is an absolute steal for anyone looking for a small vacation in the city or who are new to the city and want to explore it to the fullest.

Save €6 on your first booking with Headout when you use promo code GOBARCA

Camp Nou Stadium - All You Need To Know

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Metro: If you are coming via the metro, you can stop at Collblanc or Badal station and make the short 5 minute walk to the stadium. According to locals, this is the best mode of transportation to reach the stadium. Bus: If you are coming via the public bus, you can take line 59 or 54. Car: The closest car park to the stadium is 300 meters away and is called 'BSM Tanatori Les Corts' (you can find the Google Maps link here ). Another car park called ‘Ronda Park’ is situated 400 meters from the stadium (map link here ).

Camp Nou Map

Here is a map of Camp Nou and the surrounding areas to navigate your way in and out.

Rules and Regulations

• On La Liga and Copa del Rey match days, the stadium tour will be closed the full day, with access only to the museum and a panoramic view of the stadium until 3 PM.
• On Champions League match days, the stadium tour will not operate one day before and on the match day. You will only get access to the museum and a panoramic view of the stadium until 3 PM.
• You may spend as much time as you like in the stadium and museum, however, the average duration of this tour is 90 minutes.
• You can enter anytime within the operating hours on any given day. This is a self-guided tour, however you can purchase an audio guide at the ticketing counter for an additional fee. The audio guides are available in multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Japanese etc.

Camp Nou Reviews

My family and I were in Barcelona during the 1st week of January and did Camp Nou experience. Honestly, I wanted to attend a match but there were no matches until after my trip. Also, I felt $25 for a stadium tour was expensive, however, it really exceeded my expectations, because you get exclusive access to areas you wouldn't be able to get into during games, such as the trophy rooms, the actual field, the actual benches where the players sit, the visiting team dressing rooms, the press room, the tunnel that takes you to the field, etc... so, it was definitely worth what I paid. My family and I really liked it.

Francisco R, TripAdvisor, December 2017

Whilst I don’t watch football I can only say that after a visit here I would now. It was an amazing experience and the whole tour is an absolute must if you visit Barcelona. Fantastic.

Elaine T, TripAdvisor, January 2018

Insider Tips For Your Camp Nou Tour

• Purchase your tickets online. This not only saves you the hassle of waiting in line at the ticket counter (during the high season, the line can get very very long), but you also get the chance to score some great discounts!
• Make sure you have a look at the FC Barcelona calendar before you plan your visit. The tours’ operating hours and timings may change depending on the schedule of matches, so make sure you check at least 24-48 hours before your intended date of visit.
• Give yourself enough time to thoroughly enjoy the tour. Most people generally spend about 1.5 - 2 hours on this tour. However if you are a football fan, you may want to explore a little bit more and spend some more time at the stadium and museum, so give yourself at least 2.5 hours to take it all in. And if you opt for the audio guide, give yourself another half an hour.
• Eat something beforehand. Although there is a Tapas cafe and a Beer hall in the stadium, it is rather expensive. So save money and get some food before partaking in this tour.
• Try visiting the stadium on a matchday. Although you will not get a full-fledged tour of the stadium, you can take in the electric atmosphere and feel the buzz throughout the city as the Blaugranas take centre stage.
• Keep in mind that this tour is not only meant for football fans! Sure, it helps if you are one, but if you are just interested in learning about the Catalan culture and seeing something new, you will surely enjoy this tour.
• If you want a picture with the pitch, hold back from wearing green.

7 Mind-Blowing Camp Nou Facts

• The first game played in the stadium, against Warsaw Select XI, was a win (4-2) for the Catalan side.
• The first player to score a goal in the stadium was Eulogio Martínez, a Paraguayan player.
• FC Barcelona went on a 13 game unbeaten run after their first match.
• Barcelona achieved their 1000th victory at home in the last season of 2014-15.
• The stadium was built for Ladislao Kubala, a former FC Barcelona player, since the crowd to watch him play kept on growing.
• With a seating capacity of 99,354, Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe.
• You can see all the trophies won by FC Barcelona at Camp Nou.

Restaurants Near Camp Nou Barcelona

Although Camp Nou is not located in the centre of the city, you can still find many happening restaurants and bars after a long tour. Here are some of our top picks:

If you want to watch a game with the comfort of tapas and beer, head over to Futballarium Barcelona. The atmosphere is perfect for a football nut and the place is family-friendly, too. Some of the must-try are sangria, tapas, and the local IPA. Distance from Camp Nou: 1.1 km

Corte & Brasa is a steakhouse, and a gastropub serving local, Latin and Argentinian delicacies. They also have a great selection of wines sourced from the neighbouring valleys that you should check out. Their empanadas and chicken breast fillets are to die for. Distance from Camp Nou: 1.3 km

If you are looking to eat a hearty meal in a fine dining restaurant within budget, head to La Nueva Marquesa. They serve authentic Mediterranean, European, Spanish, and Catalan delicacies. Some of the fool-proof dishes on the menu are Black rice seafood paella, Sole fish with gulas, and Brazil chocolate cup. Distance from Camp Nou: 0.5 km

Can Fuste is an ode to gastronomy and serves Mediterranean, European, and Spanish recipes with a modern twist. The place is cozy yet comfortable with hospitable service. Try their Tío Pepe, Les Terrasses, and Iberian ham and we assure you that you won’t be disappointed. Distance from Camp Nou: 0.5 km

Hotels Near Camp Nou Barcelona

If you want to wake up to the view of the stadium and the like-minded FC Barcelona fans strolling through the streets, here are some amazing hotels you should stay in:

Catalonia Rigoletto provides a modern yet classy experience while in Barcelona. There are 65 suites, a groovy bar and all the modern amenities. It is also located only a couple minutes away from the nearest subway and bus stop. Distance from Camp Nou: 0.8 km

NH Barcelona Stadium is a luxurious hotel with chic and cozy rooms that are well equipped. This hotel also has a terrace pool that overlooks the city and the stadium. They also have a well equipped gym, and a fine dining restaurant indoors. Distance from Camp Nou: 0.3 km

If you are looking for a stay that is easy on your pockets and does not compromise on the service, head to Aparthotel Atenea. There are different suites you can choose from depending on if you are staying alone or with family or friends. The building is made of 105 apartments that are well furnished and have a fully stocked kitchen. Distance from Camp Nou: 1.2 km

Hotel Primero Primera is the lap of luxury located very close to Camp Nou and providing great views of the greener side of the city. The full length windows from the room provide swelling views of the city and each room has its own mini bar. Distance from Camp Nou: 3.8 km

Why is it called Camp Nou?

Camp Nou literally means 'New Field' and was named after the previous stadium Camp de Les Corts.

Is Camp Nou the biggest stadium in the world?

No, Camp Nou is not the biggest stadium in the world, but it is the biggest in Europe.

Can we visit Camp Nou?

Yes, you can take a tour of Camp Nou and its museum.

How much does it cost to visit Camp Nou?

The starting Camp Nou tour costs €26.

Is it worth visiting Camp Nou?

Yes. Camp Nou is the 4th largest football stadium in terms of capacity and is home to FC Barcelona. If you are a football fan or a FC Barcelona geek, there is a lot to uncover and know about in Camp Nou, making it a tour that you must take.

What is the best time to visit Camp Nou?

The best time to visit Camp Nou would be as soon as the stadium opens for tours. This will help you avoid queues, especially if you have purchased tickets in advance. Barcelona is most crowded from April to October so expect long queues during these months. Camp Nou will also be exceptionally crowded during Match days, so skip the tour on these days as well.

Can you enter Camp Nou for free?

No, you need to buy Camp Nou Tour tickets to enter the stadium.

Can I bring a camera to Camp Nou?

No. Professional cameras are not allowed inside Camp Nou without prior permission. You can however click pictures on your phone.

How long does the  Camp Nou tour take?

The Camp Nou Tour takes about an hour and a half.

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Is camp nou open for tours.

Yes. Camp Nou is open for tours all year except January 1, January 6, September 24 and Christmas Day. On days of La Liga or Copa del Rey match day tours are closed. However, the museum, the trophy room, the Messi area and the panoramic view of the stadium are open until 3 hours before the start of the match.

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Lakshmi Menon

Born to parents bit by the wander bug, Lakshmi calls her love for travel "hereditary and habitual". Perpetually ensconced with a book in her hand and a mug of coffee in the other, she has been to over 15 countries in her 23 years of existence and is currently saving miles and money for her solo trip to Iceland. Always hustling towards the least trodden path, she has encountered some wonderful people during her escapades and if you ever meet her, she won't stop gushing about them.

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