Old Trafford has been Manchester United’s home since 1910. Known as the Theatre of Dreams, it remains one of English football’s most recognisable grounds and a popular destination for supporters visiting Manchester.
There is more than one way to experience the stadium. You can book the traditional Manchester United Stadium Tour and Museum, combine your visit with lunch at the Red Café, or look at special experiences and matchday packages. There are also options for visitors who want to make a weekend of their trip with a hotel stay or a Manchester canal cruise.
Below, we’ve brought together the main Old Trafford experiences, current offers and useful visitor information to help you plan your visit.
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The best option depends on what you’d like to get out of your visit. Some experiences concentrate on the stadium and its history, while others add food, a special guest or accommodation.
Manchester United Stadium Tour & Museum
The standard Old Trafford Stadium Tour is the main behind-the-scenes experience. A guided visit takes you into areas normally reserved for players and club staff, with access to the museum included.
It is the straightforward choice if you want to explore the ground, learn about Manchester United’s history and see some of the places familiar from watching the team play.
Highlights include:
- Guided access to selected areas of Old Trafford
- The players’ dressing room and tunnel
- Pitchside and the dugout
- Views from the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand
- Entry to the Manchester United Museum
The guided tour takes approximately 70 minutes. Allow extra time for the museum, which occupies three floors.
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Old Trafford Stadium Tour with Red Café Meal
If you’d prefer to make more of a day at the stadium, the Red Café package combines the guided tour and museum visit with a meal for two.
There are two voucher options: two adults, or one adult and one child. Both include the stadium experience and a meal at the Red Café in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand.
Current voucher offers through our Virgin Experience Days links:
- Two adults: Was £114, now £91.20. Save £22.80.
- One adult and one child: Was £82, now £65.60. Save £16.40.
The exclusive 20% discount is applied automatically when you follow our affiliate links to Virgin Experience Days. There is no separate promotional code to enter.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months, making this a useful option if you’re buying the experience as a present.
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Manchester United Legends Tour
A Legends Tour offers a different perspective on Old Trafford, with a former Manchester United player involved in the experience. Rather than relying solely on a conventional guided commentary, the attraction is the opportunity to hear personal stories about playing for the club and ask questions about their career.
The advertised experience has included a stadium tour, museum visit, a three-course buffet lunch, a Q&A session and opportunities for photographs and autographs.
Availability: This experience is currently marked as unavailable on our booking page. Check the listing for updates before making plans.
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Manchester United Match Tickets and Hotel Packages
A stadium tour is a non-matchday experience. If your main reason for visiting Manchester is to watch United play, a match ticket and hotel package may be more suitable.
Our Manchester United ticket and hotel options allow you to select a fixture and explore available accommodation. Depending on the package, matchday extras may also be included.
This is a different type of visit from the museum and stadium tour. Check the match, seating details, ticket conditions and hotel arrangements carefully before booking.
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Old Trafford Tour and Hotel Packages
Planning to travel to Manchester for the stadium tour? An overnight stay gives you more time to explore the area without having to rush back after your visit.
Our Old Trafford tour and hotel package page brings together accommodation and stadium visit options. It’s worth comparing the location of the hotel as well as the price, particularly if you also want to spend time in Manchester city centre.
If you’re arranging a separate hotel booking, our guide to hotels near Old Trafford covers accommodation close to the ground.
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See Old Trafford from the Manchester Ship Canal
A stadium visit doesn’t have to begin at the turnstiles. A Manchester canal cruise offers a different view of the area, passing landmarks around Salford Quays and the waterfront before taking in Old Trafford from the water.
The cruise experience is a good option if you’re spending longer in Manchester and want to combine football with some of the city’s industrial and waterfront history.
The advertised experience combines a boat trip with a guided visit to Old Trafford, including the museum. Check the current itinerary, departure arrangements and availability before booking.
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Old Trafford Stadium Tour Discounts and Offers
The price of a Manchester United experience depends on the type of tour, the number of people and the booking provider. Gift vouchers can also be useful if you’re buying for someone else and don’t want to choose a date immediately.
We compare selected offers from our booking partners, including Virgin Experience Days. Where an affiliate offer is available, follow the relevant link from our pages to access the advertised discount.
For the Red Café meal packages, the current 20% saving is applied automatically through our Virgin Experience Days affiliate links. You do not need to enter a separate code.
Offers can change, so check the price displayed by the booking provider before purchasing.
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Planning Your Visit to Old Trafford
Old Trafford is in Trafford, south-west of Manchester city centre. The stadium is easy to reach by public transport, although the best route will depend on where you’re staying and the time of your visit.
A few practical details are worth checking before you book.
Old Trafford Tour Dates
Stadium tours do not operate on Manchester United home matchdays, and availability can also be affected by other stadium activities and fixture changes.
If you have a particular date in mind, check availability before arranging travel or accommodation.
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Directions, Transport and Parking
The stadium address is Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester, M16 0RA. The Old Trafford Metrolink stop is within walking distance, and there are other tram connections around the Trafford and Salford Quays area.
If you’re driving, check the current visitor parking arrangements before setting off. Parking and road access can differ on matchdays.
Our directions guide covers public transport, driving routes and parking.
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Hotels Near Old Trafford
If you’re travelling from outside Manchester, staying close to the ground can make an early tour or matchday visit easier. There are also hotels around Salford Quays and Manchester city centre, which may be more convenient if you want to visit other attractions during your stay.
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More Manchester United and Old Trafford Information
Use these guides to plan the different parts of your visit:
- Manchester United Stadium Tour – details of the standard guided tour and museum.
- Manchester United Tour with Red Café Meal – compare the two meal voucher options.
- Man Utd Stadium Tour Discounts – find current voucher offers and savings.
- Old Trafford Tour Dates – check availability and plan your visit.
- Old Trafford Directions – transport, driving and parking information.
- Hotels Near Old Trafford – accommodation for visitors travelling to Manchester.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you tour Old Trafford without watching a Manchester United match?
Yes. The Museum and Stadium Tour is a non-matchday experience. You can visit the stadium, explore selected behind-the-scenes areas and enter the Manchester United Museum without attending a football match.
What Manchester United stadium tour options are available?
The main options featured on Stadium Tours include the standard Stadium Tour and Museum, the Stadium Tour with a Red Café meal, and the specialist Legends Tour when available. There are also match ticket and hotel packages and other Manchester experiences.
Is the Red Café meal included in the stadium tour?
Not in the standard Stadium Tour and Museum ticket. The Red Café meal is included when you book the separate tour and meal voucher package.
How much is the Manchester United Stadium Tour with a Red Café meal?
The current Virgin Experience Days voucher prices are £114 for two adults and £82 for one adult and one child before the exclusive 20% discount. Through our affiliate links, the discounted prices are £91.20 and £65.60 respectively. Always check the price displayed before purchase.
How long does the Old Trafford Stadium Tour take?
The guided stadium tour takes approximately 70 minutes. The museum is included, and Manchester United recommends allowing around an hour to explore it. Allow additional time if you’ve booked a Red Café meal.
Can you visit the Manchester United Museum separately?
The museum is included with the standard Museum and Stadium Tour booking. Check Manchester United’s official visitor information for current admission arrangements and opening times.
Are Old Trafford tours available on matchdays?
No. The regular museum and stadium tour closes on Manchester United home matchdays. Other stadium activities can also affect tour availability, so check dates before travelling.
Is Old Trafford suitable for children?
The stadium tour and museum are suitable for family visits. The Red Café meal package also has an adult-and-child voucher option. Check the participant age guidance and booking conditions for the particular experience you choose.
Where can I find directions to Old Trafford?
Old Trafford is on Sir Matt Busby Way in Manchester, M16 0RA. Our Old Trafford directions guide covers public transport, driving and parking.
“The Theatre Of Dreams”
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Feel the tension of walking through the Players Tunnel with match-day sound effects! See the Home Dressing Rooms and get up close to the Dugout from where Sir Alex once commanded proceedings – now overseen by the one and only Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
After the tour , you’ll visit the award-winning interactive Manchester United Museum.
If you’re looking for a different tour, check out the Legends Tour with a three-course buffet lunch. Another fan favourite is the Stadium Tour with Red Café meal.
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Steve M
Feb 15, 2025
Brilliant Tour
The family all loved this day at MUFC!