Which Santiago Bernabéu tour is worth booking?
Real Madrid's home sits on the Paseo de la Castellana, reopened in 2024 after a full rebuild that added a retractable roof and a wraparound screen. It is the most-booked attraction ticket in Madrid, and the tour ends in a trophy room holding fifteen European Cups in a single case. This guide compares the two ways round the stadium and helps you decide which ticket, at $42 or $67, is worth booking.
About This Experience
Avenida de Concha Espina 1, on the Paseo de la Castellana, 28036 Madrid
Metro Santiago Bernabéu (line 10), right at the stadium; buses 14, 27, 40, 43, 120, 147 and 150 stop nearby
Daily, with tour slots throughout the day; shorter routes or closures on match days
Around 35 euros at the door for the self-guided route; this guide's ticket options run $42 self-guided or $67 with a guide and museum access
Real Madrid's home, reopened in 2024 after a total rebuild, with a retractable roof, wraparound screens and a facade that lights up at night
The trophy room's fifteen European Cups, the wall of Ballon d'Ors, the players' tunnel and the panoramic deck over the pitch
Check Live Availability & Prices
See current time slots for the $42 self-guided entry below. This is the most-booked ticket in the city, so a slot a few days out is worth locking in ahead of a weekend visit.
Which Santiago Bernabéu Ticket to Pick
Two ways round the same stadium, and the fork is self-guided or guided. The $42 self-guided entry is the most-booked ticket in the whole city, with 24,800 reviews behind it, and lets you walk the pitch-side, the tunnel and the dressing rooms at your own pace, stopping at the trophy room's fifteen European Cups for as long as you like.
The $67 guided tour covers the same ground but adds a guide who fills in the context the self-guided route leaves out, from the club's founding in 1902 to the current rebuild, with the Real Madrid museum and trophy hall included on a fixed schedule rather than a free walk.
Honest take: the self-guided ticket is the better value for most people, because the route is well signed and the trophy room speaks for itself without narration. Pay the extra $25 for the guide only if you are a committed fan who wants the stories behind the silverware, and check the fixture list either way, since a match day can shorten or close the route. For how the Bernabéu stacks up against everything else in the city, see the guide to the best museums in Madrid.
Book Your Bernabéu Stadium Tickets
Two tickets to choose between, the self-guided walk or the guided version with the museum included.
from $42 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Tour Entry Ticket
- 15 European Cups on show
- Pitch-side and dressing rooms
- Self-guided at your pace
from $67 Bernabéu Stadium & Real Madrid Museum Tour
- Guided club history
- Museum & trophy hall
- The rebuilt stadium
What You'll See
The route runs pitch-side first, past the players' tunnel and into the dressing rooms and the presidential box, before opening onto the panoramic deck added in the redevelopment, which looks straight down over the retractable pitch. Interactive galleries along the way trace the club's history from its founding in 1902 through the decades since.
It all ends in the trophy room, where fifteen European Cup and Champions League trophies sit in a single case, more than any other club has won, next to a wall of Ballon d'Ors collected by the club's players over the years. The rebuilt stadium itself is part of the show, with its 360-degree screen and a facade that lights up after dark.
How a Visit Flows
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10:00 am
Arrive and enter
Show your ticket at the gate and start down toward the pitch before the mid-morning crowds build.
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10:20 am
Pitch-side and tunnel
Walk out where the players do, past the tunnel and along the edge of the pitch.
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10:45 am
Dressing rooms and presidential box
See the home dressing room and the presidential box overlooking the stands.
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11:15 am
Panoramic deck
Climb to the deck for a full view down over the retractable pitch and the wraparound screen.
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11:45 am
Trophy room
Finish at the case holding fifteen European Cups, alongside the wall of Ballon d'Ors.
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12:15 pm
Museum or gift shop
Guided ticket holders continue into the Real Madrid museum; others exit through the club shop.
Know Before You Go
Not suitable for
- Visitors hoping for a quick stop; the route and trophy room take real time to see properly
- Anyone booking a match day without checking the fixture first, since the route often shortens or closes
- Those wanting a private, quiet visit; it is the most-booked ticket in the city and the route stays busy
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes for a long, mostly-standing route with stairs to the deck
- A charged phone for photos in the trophy room and from the panoramic deck
- The Real Madrid fixture list checked in advance if you have a specific date in mind
- A little extra time built in, since the self-guided route rewards not rushing
Not allowed
- Large bags or suitcases beyond a small backpack in some sections of the route
- Food or drink inside the dressing rooms and trophy room
- Flash photography near the display cases in the trophy room
Insider Tips
A few things make the visit run smoother.
- Book the self-guided ticket a few days ahead, since it sells out on weekends
- Check the Real Madrid fixture list before choosing a date, match days cut the route short
- Go early in the day, the trophy room gets crowded by early afternoon
- Take the panoramic deck slowly, the view over the pitch is the best photo spot
- Pair the guided ticket with the museum if you want the club's full history explained rather than read off a panel
- Wear shoes you can stand in for a couple of hours; there is little seating along the route
Where You're Headed
Santiago Bernabéu Tickets FAQ
How much are Santiago Bernabéu tour tickets?
The self-guided entry runs $42, and the guided version with the Real Madrid museum runs $67; the door price for the self-guided route is around 35 euros.
What are the Bernabéu's opening hours?
It is open daily with tour slots running throughout the day, though hours and routes shorten on match days.
Does the Bernabéu tour close on match days?
It does not close outright, but the route often runs shorter or partially closes, so check the Real Madrid fixture list before you pick a date.
How do you get to the Santiago Bernabéu?
Take metro line 10 to Santiago Bernabéu station, which sits right at the stadium, or buses 14, 27, 40, 43, 120, 147 and 150.
What do you see on the Bernabéu tour?
The route covers the pitch-side, the players' tunnel, the dressing rooms, the presidential box and the panoramic deck, ending at the trophy room's fifteen European Cups.
Should you book Bernabéu tickets in advance?
Yes, it is the most-booked attraction ticket in Madrid, so booking a slot ahead of a weekend or holiday visit is worth doing.
Is the guided Bernabéu tour worth the extra cost?
Only if you want the stories behind the trophies explained; the self-guided route is well signed and costs $25 less for largely the same ground.
What Visitors Say
The trophy room stopped us in our tracks, fifteen European Cups in one case is something else. Worth every bit of the $42.
We paid the extra for the guided tour and it was worth it for the history alone, especially the stories about the old stadium.
Self-guided was plenty for us, just check the fixture list first, our first date landed on a match day and we had to rebook.