CHELSEA STADIUM TOURS ULTIMATE GUIDE

Open: July & August: 9:40AM - 5:00PM

April, May, June: 9:40AM - 4:00PM

September - March: 9:40AM - 3:00PM

Time Needed: 2.5 hours

Price: £28

The Chelsea Football Club has become a household name all around the world; so much so that even non-football fans have probably heard of Chelsea FC at some point or another. So if you want to treat yourself to at least one stadium tour during your visit to London, then make it The Chelsea Stadium Tour.

Chelsea FC has been around since 1905 and has been based at the Stamford Bridge Stadium since its formation. The stadium itself was constructed in 1877 (which makes it one of the oldest football grounds in the world), and has a seating capacity of 41,663.

Stamford Bridge Stadium is also home to the Chelsea Museum, which includes interactive exhibitions to educate visitors on how the Chelsea football team has evolved both on and off the pitch throughout its history.

Chelsea Stadium Tours Highlights

There are several different tours to choose from when visiting the Stamford Bridge Stadium which include:

• The Stadium Tour & Museum – This 60-minute guided experience takes you to key areas such as the dressing room, press room, players' tunnel, and more. This tour is offered several times every day in multiple languages.
• The Classic Tour & Museum – An extended experience through the Home Dressing Rooms, Press Room, Player's Tunnel, Pitchside, and more. As a bonus, you'll receive a complimentary Chelsea FC Lanyard and the chance to capture a memorable photo with the UEFA Champions League trophies (photo purchase required). This tour is offered daily in English.
• The Legends Tour & Museum – Discover the Stamford Bridge tour experience featuring a Chelsea FC Legend. Explore home and away dressing rooms, players' tunnel, and pitchside. Enjoy a 1.5-hour guided tour with a Q+A session. Capture personal photographs, collect autographs, and take a trophy photograph.
• The VIP Private Tour & Museum – Explore Chelsea's home turf with an exclusive private tour of Stamford Bridge. Enjoy a 1-hour guided tour, trophy photograph, and access to the Chelsea FC Museum. Indulge in a delicious 2-course meal at Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill. Minimum group size: 2 persons.
• The Bring Your Boots Tour – a 1-hour guided tour with exclusive pitch access, penalty kick opportunity, trophy photos, official guidebook, and souvenir lanyard. Guests must bring their football boots for on-pitch activities. Should be booked well in advance.

Special Tips

If you plan on driving to Stamford Bridge Stadium, try and go on a Sunday when parking is free.You can park somewhere along the North End Road, which is only a ten-minute walk away from the stadium.

If you plan on having a bite to eat either before or after your tour, there are a handful of coffee shops and even supermarkets within walking distance to the stadium.

If you or someone you're visiting with on the tour has a birthday coming up, try and see if you can get a birthday message displayed on the screen inside the museum!

Getting There

Address: Fulham Rd, London SW6 1HS, United Kingdom.

By Tube: The nearest station is Fulham Broadway, which is a nine-minute walk away.

By coach: Coaches can park on Imperial Road (just south of the stadium). Be aware that there is no coach parking on match days, and spaces are only available by appointment which must be booked beforehand on non-match days.

By Bus: You can reach the Stamford Bridge Stadium via routes 14, 211 and 414, all of which stop outside the stadium on Fulham Road.

By car: It is highly recommended that you do not drive directly to the stadium as the residential streets surrounding it can get incredibly busy during match days. If you plan on visiting the stadium outside of its match days, you can use the accessible parking space next to the Millenium Hotel for maximum of 2 hours.

Visiting The Chelsea Stadium Tours

Be aware that there are many stairs located throughout the museum, so you may want to bring comfortable walking shoes with you during your visit.

It is highly recommended that you arrive at the stadium 30 minutes before the start of your tour, or perhaps even longer during busier periods.

There are free tours led by professional guides who delve into the story of English football, so it's recommended to take one before visiting the Chelsea Stadium for a more rewarding experience.

Ticket prices and Opening hours

Tour departure times for any of the tours are subject to change at any given moment, so be sure to check out the official website before you visit.

For the Stadium Tour & Museum, tickets cost:

• £28 for adults
• £18 for children between the ages of five and 15
• £20 for seniors, disabled persons and students
• £80 for family of four
• Free for children under the ages of five and carers

For the Classic Tour & Museum Tour:

• £40 for adults
• £27 for children
• £28 for seniors, disabled persons and students

For the VIP Private Tour & Museum, tickets cost:

• £110 for adults
• £90 for children
• £95 for seniors, disabled persons and students

For the Legends Tour & Museum, tickets cost £90 (for all age groups).

If you want to visit the Chelsea FC Museum without going on a tour, the museum is open between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (with last entry at 4:30 p.m.) and entry tickets cost:

• £13 for adults
• £11 for children
• £12 for seniors, disabled persons or children
• Children under the ages of five can get in for free

On match days, the museum is open from 9 a.m. until one hour before kick-off time, and is closed the date before the Championship League home games.

Group tours depart between 9:40 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. every hour, but are only available on selected dates (so be sure to check the official website beforehand).

If you're interested in joining the Chelsea Stadium Tours, you might also want to consider the free tours in London that run every day.