LONDON FOOTBALL TOURS | Recommended by Time Out & NY Times

FOOTBALL CAPITAL TOUR CHOICE
Five fantastic footy options from the home of the beautiful game.

● Personally-guided tour of London by private car.
● For couples, families or private groups. Duration: 8 hours.
● Prices and practical details listed below. Bookings: tours@yourlondontours.com.

ITINERARY - CHOOSE ANY 1 FROM THE FOLLOWING 5 OPTIONS

Option 1: Wembley
In the morning the tour visits London places with strong connections to the English football history and heritage, including the famous private school where the rules of modern football originated. Your guide will explain how the capital had such a prominent role to play in the early development of the ‘beautiful game’. The tour also takes in all the famous London sights, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London.

‘We’re going to Wem-ber-lee, que sera, sera!’ In the afternoon the tour switches to Wembley Stadium, in north-west London, one of the most famous venues in the world. It was first built nearly 100 years ago and has seen a succession of great sporting contests and events. FA Cup Finals, rock concerts, including the famous 1985 Live Aid gig, and perhaps its crowning moment, the World Cup Final 1966 won by the host nation England. Now a new 90,000-seater stadium has been built, yet still the old ghosts and legends linger, as you will find out on the Wembley Stadium tour. Highlights include dressing room, royal box and dugouts.
Stadium tour entry fee payable (family/group rate available). Not included in tour price.
Pre-booking only. Tickets non-refundable. Tour dates dependent on match fixtures.

Option 2: Arsenal
In the morning the tour follows the format of Option 1, visiting London sites with strong connections to English football history and heritage, while taking in all the famous sights of the capital, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.

‘Come on you Gunners!’ In the afternoon the tour switches to the Arsenal theme. ‘Good old Arsenal’, ‘Lucky Arsenal’, ‘Boring Arsenal’, the monikers have come and gone over the years. But few could argue that where this club is concerned, the word ‘tradition’ applies like no other. They were originally a south London club who settled cuckoo-like in north London, nest of Tottenham Hotspur. Not surprisingly the two have become big rivals. It is Arsenal who have had the bigger success. In fact, few teams can claim a more consistent trophy haulage in English football. This tour takes their London geographical movement into consideration. The south London roots, the art-deco glory of the former Highbury stadium, and the environs of the club’s local supporter base. We finish with the grand climax: a tour of the impressive new Emirates stadium, a 60,000 seater super-soccer-drome located just a stone’s throw away from the club’s former HQ.
Stadium tour entry fee payable (family/group rate available). Not included in tour price.
Pre-booking only. Tickets non-refundable. Tour dates dependent on match fixtures.

Option 3: Chelsea
In the morning the tour follows the format of Option 1, visiting London sites with strong connections to English football history and heritage, while taking in all the famous sights of the capital, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.

‘Come on you Blues!’ In the afternoon the tour switches to the Chelsea theme. Currently the Champions, the cup holders, and the club everyone loves to hate. Perhaps the reason so many dislike the big blue monster is because of the little green monster: envious glances have been thrown Chelsea’s way ever since they were instantly elected to the league on formation in 1905, while other longer-established clubs waited decades for that cherished status. Nowadays, with the backing of a super-rich owner, the club has been catapulted into the global spotlight. Not the typical working-class roots for the club’s HQ either, located as it is in one of the world’s most affluent neighbourhoods. With all this ammunition, fans of other clubs like to point to a lack of history and tradition. They are clutching at straws. This club’s heritage is extraordinarily rich, and its unusual history truly fascinating. The ground is actually the oldest football league venue in London, and that is our grand climax: a tour of the Stamford Bridge stadium.
Stadium tour entry fee payable (family/group rate available). Not included in tour price.
Pre-booking only. Tickets non-refundable. Tour dates dependent on match fixtures.

Option 4: Tottenham Hotspur
In the morning the tour follows the format of Option 1, visiting London sites with strong connections to English football history and heritage, while taking in all the famous sights of the capital, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.

‘Come on you Spurs!’ In the afternoon the tour switches to the Tottenham Hotspur theme. In terms of panache and style few have rivalled this club in their hunt for success. ‘Glory, glory Tottenham Hotspur’ sing the fans, and the club has never been shy of big signings to keep those fans happy. Bizarrely, for a club that consistently finishes in the highest echelons of English football, they are still considered a sleeping giant. The one bugbear in the lilywhite bonnets is the success of their north London neighbours Arsenal, and it is in the pursuit of their rivals where the Spurs’ hunger lies. Can the style-kings defeat the traditionalists? A larger new ground is in the offing, and will be easily filled by fans who are currently more raucous than their red rivals. In the meantime, this tour finishes off with the grand climax: a tour of Spurs’ current White Hart Lane stadium.
Stadium tour entry fee payable (family/group rate available). Not included in tour price.
Pre-booking only. Tickets non-refundable. Tour dates dependent on match fixtures.

Option 5: West Ham United
In the morning the tour follows the format of Option 1, visiting London sites with strong connections to English football history and heritage, while taking in all the famous sights of the capital, including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London.

‘Come on you Irons!’ In the afternoon the tour switches to the West Ham United theme. A club literally forged from the ship building industry of the River Thames, the 'Happy Hammers' have traditionally a reputation for fine play which was developed during training techniques fostered in the 1960s. This subsequently lent to a proud nickname for the club’s culture: the Academy of Football. It famously produced three members of the legendary England 1966 World Cup winning squad: Martin Peters, scorer of the first England goal, hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst, and trophy-lifting captain Bobby Moore. Currently the Claret & Blues have a new management team hungry to recreate past success, so that previous pizazz that has been missing of late is surely not far away. The traditional local community has long since moved away from this part of east London. But every other Saturday they return in their tens of thousands, back to their roots, to get behind the club that has garnered legendary status in England’s football heritage. This tour finishes off with a grand climax: a tour of West Ham United’s Boleyn Ground stadium.
Stadium tour entry fee payable (family/group rate available). Not included in tour price.
Pre-booking only. Tickets non-refundable. Tour dates dependent on match fixtures.

PRICE OPTIONS
FOOTBALL CAPITAL: PERSONALLY-GUIDED FULL DAY TOUR	PRICE (Full day 9 hours).
BY PRIVATE CAR (1-4 passengers)	£350.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
BY PRIVATE CAR (5-7 passengers)	£380.00 (per car) + any entrance fees.
RENT-A-GUIDE (transport provided and arranged by client)	£225.00 (per group) + any entrance fees.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
● General: Rest assured with Your London Tours: All our tours are tailored to YOUR requirements. The guide will be exclusively dedicated to your family or group during the tour itself, so you will be able to relax and enjoy your day.

● Important note: 'Private tour' means a privately chartered guided tour by luxury car, mini-coach or public transport. We do not offer tours to individuals wishing to join a larger group (for this you require a scheduled coach tour operator).

● Availability: To avoid disappointment, we recommend early booking to secure your preferred date. Dates may be subject to the availability of appropriate guides. Access to attractions may also be subject to daily or seasonal variations in opening times.

● The guide: Your tour will be conducted by a fully accredited & qualified guide who will confirm your itinerary at the start of the tour and provide a friendly and knowledgeable commentary throughout. For private car tours the guide will also drive the vehicle.

● Pick-up/drop-off: You can be picked-up for your tour anywhere in the London area, whether at your hotel, place of residence, or any venue of your request. The same applies as a dropping-off point after the tour.

● Timings: The guide will meet you at the recommended start time of 09.00 or any time of your request. The duration of this tour is 8 hours from pick-up to drop-off, which includes built-in stops for photo opportunities, facilities, and a 1-hour lunch break.

● Lunch: An appropriate restaurant, traditional pub, or sandwich stop can be arranged for lunch (note: tour price does not include food or refreshments). Alternatively, you may want to bring a pre-packed lunch. The guide usually takes a rest during this period.

● Price: As shown in the table above. It does NOT include entrance fees (we recommend they are paid on the day) lunch or refreshments. Payment methods, privacy, cancellation and refund policies and full terms & conditions are listed on our Prices & Bookings page.

● Clothing: Clients should dress appropriately making allowances for the changeable British weather, outdoor activities or visiting churches, etc. Our main tip is to dress comfortably. For more tips to help make your tour even more enjoyable click here.

● Format: The tour has been specially researched and designed by our staff (copyright applies) and is exclusive to Your London Tours & associates. Selected elements of different tours can be combined to create even more options. See our Pick & Mix page.

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