MAN UTD STADIUM TOUR WITH RED CAFÉ MEAL

Manchester United Tour & Meal

Experience detail	Information
Location	Old Trafford, Manchester
What’s included	Guided stadium tour, museum admission and Red Café meal for two
Tour duration	Approximately 70 minutes
Time to allow	Around 3 to 3.5 hours for the complete visit
Two-adult voucher	£114, or £91.20 with 20% off
Adult and child voucher	£82, or £65.60 with 20% off
Child age	5–15 years
Voucher validity	12 months
Booking times	Currently listed at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00 and 12:30
Matchday restrictions	No tours on home matchdays or the day before a home European fixture

There are two ways to book through Virgin Experience Days: a voucher for two adults or one for an adult and a child. Both include the same core experience, with a guided tour of the stadium, access to the museum and a meal for two in the Red Café.

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The two Virgin Experience Days packages have different participant options, but both include the stadium tour, museum admission and Red Café meal.

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Both vouchers are valid for 12 months, so you can buy one as a present without having to settle on a visit date straight away. The recipient can arrange their visit later, subject to available dates and the booking conditions.

If you’re comparing this package with the standard Manchester United Stadium Tour, the main difference is the included Red Café meal. The stadium and museum visit remain the central parts of the experience, but this package gives you time to sit down for lunch as part of the day.

The stadium tour takes approximately 70 minutes. The museum is a separate part of the visit, which you can explore at your own pace, while the meal is arranged around the tour.

The Red Café is located next to the museum and stadium tour entrance, so you won’t need to travel elsewhere for lunch. The experience listing currently recommends allowing around an hour for the museum and another hour for the meal.

For more information about other experiences and visitor options, see our main Old Trafford Stadium Tours guide.

What Do You See on the Old Trafford Stadium Tour?

The guided tour takes visitors into several areas of the ground normally reserved for players, staff and matchday guests. The precise route can change because Old Trafford remains a working stadium, but the experience includes some of the most recognisable behind-the-scenes locations.

The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand

The tour begins in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, named after the manager who led Manchester United through its most successful modern era.

From the stand, you can look across the pitch and take in the scale of Old Trafford. It also gives you a useful sense of how the different sections of the ground fit together.

The Players’ Tunnel and Pitchside

Walking through the players’ tunnel is one of the main highlights. You’ll follow the route used by the teams as they emerge from the dressing rooms and make their way towards the pitch.

The tour also takes you pitchside, where you can see the playing surface from the dugout and technical area. It’s a different perspective from the view most supporters know from their seats in the stands.

The Home Dressing Room

The home dressing room is another key stop. You can see where the first team prepares before matches and sit in the area associated with your favourite players.

It is a popular place for photographs, although access and the exact layout can depend on the stadium’s schedule.

The Dugouts

The tour includes access to the dugout area, where you can see the pitch from the technical side of the ground.

For supporters who have watched United from the stands for years, this is an opportunity to see the stadium from the perspective of the manager and coaching staff.

The Press and Media Areas

Depending on the tour route, visitors may also see the areas used for post-match interviews and media duties. These provide another glimpse of the work that goes on around a match beyond the action on the pitch.

Visiting the Manchester United Museum

Museum admission is included in both Red Café meal packages. It is worth allowing proper time for this rather than treating it as a quick extra before lunch.

The museum occupies three floors of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, with displays covering the club’s beginnings, its players, managers, trophies and defining moments.

Some of the main areas include:

• The early history of the club: Discover how Manchester United began as Newton Heath in 1878 before adopting its current name in 1902.
• The Munich Room: A thoughtful account of the 1958 air disaster and the players, staff and journalists who lost their lives.
• The trophy displays: See silverware from the club’s domestic and European successes.
• The Treble corridor: Revisit Manchester United’s 1998/99 season and its achievement of winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
• Kit and player history: Explore the shirts, photographs and memorabilia associated with different generations of United teams.

The museum is arranged across three levels, so you can move through the exhibits at your own pace. Manchester United recommends allowing approximately an hour to see the collection.

If you’re particularly interested in the club’s history, give yourself time to read the displays rather than rushing through to the stadium tour.

Enjoying the Meal at the Red Café

The Red Café is inside the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, close to the museum and tour reception. It gives visitors somewhere to sit down and enjoy a meal during their time at Old Trafford.

Both Virgin Experience Days packages include a meal for two. On arrival, you’ll be able to look through the experience menu and choose from the options available. The menu includes choices intended for both adults and younger visitors, although the precise selection may change.

The meal is designed to fit around the stadium visit, rather than being a separate restaurant booking elsewhere in Manchester.

The Red Café is also open to the public on non-matchdays, but this experience specifically includes the meal as part of the voucher. You should follow the booking instructions supplied with your experience rather than assume that a separate café reservation is sufficient.

Can You Have the Meal Before or After the Tour?

The Virgin Experience Days descriptions explain that the meal can be arranged before or after the stadium tour. The currently listed booking slots for these packages are 11:00, 11:30, 12:00 and 12:30, with lunch to follow.

The exact running order will be confirmed as part of the booking arrangements. Allow enough time for the museum and meal as well as the guided tour.

How Long Does the Manchester United Tour and Meal Take?

The guided stadium tour lasts approximately 70 minutes. However, that’s only one part of the experience.

Virgin Experience Days recommends allowing around one hour for the museum and a further hour for the Red Café meal.

The order of the museum visit, stadium tour and meal will depend on your booked slot. Arriving early gives you more flexibility and avoids having to rush between the different parts.

Booking the Manchester United Tour and Meal

The Virgin Experience Days vouchers are a flexible way to purchase the experience, particularly if you’re buying it as a gift.

You don’t need to select a visit date when purchasing the voucher. Instead, the recipient receives the voucher and booking information and arranges a suitable date later.

Here’s how it works:

1. Choose your voucher: Select either the two-adult experience or the adult-and-child option.
2. Follow our booking link: The link takes you through to Virgin Experience Days, where the exclusive 20% discount is generated automatically.
3. Complete your purchase: Check the discounted price before paying. Virgin sends the voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient.
4. Arrange your visit: Follow the instructions supplied with the voucher to book an available stadium tour date.
5. Arrive at Old Trafford: Take your booking confirmation and arrive at the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand reception in good time.

The vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase. I would recommend arranging the date well in advance, particularly if you have a specific weekend or school holiday in mind.

You can also check our Old Trafford tour dates and booking information when planning your visit.

When Are the Tours Available?

The Virgin Experience Days listings currently show the meal packages as available Monday to Sunday, with start times of 11:00, 11:30, 12:00 and 12:30.

All dates are subject to availability. The packages are not available on Manchester United home matchdays or the day before a home European fixture. Tour arrangements can also change at short notice if stadium operations or rearranged fixtures require it.

Virgin recommends booking at least two weeks in advance. If you’re travelling from outside Manchester, it’s sensible to confirm the date before committing to non-refundable accommodation or transport.

Getting to Old Trafford

The stadium is on Sir Matt Busby Way in Trafford, a short distance from Manchester city centre.

By tram: The Old Trafford Metrolink stop is approximately a five-minute walk from the ground. Other nearby stops include Wharfside and Trafford Bar. Services connect the area with Manchester city centre and the wider Metrolink network.

By train: Visitors arriving at Manchester Piccadilly or Victoria can connect with the Metrolink network for the journey to Old Trafford.

By car: On non-matchdays, visitors can use the club’s E2 car park. Follow the current visitor directions rather than relying on matchday parking information, as access arrangements differ.

For the full address, public transport details and parking guidance, see our Old Trafford directions guide.

If you’re travelling to Manchester for the experience and staying overnight, our guide to hotels near Old Trafford may also be useful.

Accessibility at Old Trafford

The Manchester United Museum has lift access between its floors, and wheelchair access and disabled facilities are available for the stadium experience.

The standard stadium tour route includes a significant number of steps. Manchester United states that the route has 177 steps, but a flatter route can be arranged for visitors who need it.

If you have mobility requirements or need a particular arrangement, contact the club’s Museum and Tour team before your visit. Manchester United asks visitors to make contact at least 48 hours in advance so that suitable arrangements can be discussed.

The club can also advise on arrangements for visitors with hearing or visual impairments. Do not assume that every requirement can be accommodated automatically through the voucher booking, so it is best to discuss your needs before confirming a date.

Other Old Trafford Experiences and Packages

If you’re planning a longer Manchester trip, there are other ways to combine a visit to Old Trafford with accommodation or a matchday experience.

• Our Old Trafford tour and hotel package is worth considering if you want to stay close to the stadium.
• If watching Manchester United play is the main reason for your trip, see our Manchester United match tickets and hotel packages.
• You can also browse our wider Old Trafford tour packages to compare the available options.

The Red Café meal package is particularly suited to visitors who want a stadium tour, museum visit and lunch in one booking. A match ticket is not included.

Manchester United Stadium Tour with Meal: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Manchester United Stadium Tour with Meal cost?

The Virgin Experience Days voucher for two adults is currently £114, while the adult-and-child option costs £82. Through our affiliate links, you can access an exclusive 20% discount, bringing the prices to £91.20 and £65.60 respectively. Check the discounted price on Virgin Experience Days before purchasing.

How do I get the 20% discount?

Follow one of the Virgin Experience Days booking links on this page. The discount is generated automatically through the affiliate link, so there is no promotional code to enter manually.

What is included in the Manchester United Tour and Meal?

Both packages include a guided tour of Old Trafford, entry to the Manchester United Museum and a meal for two in the Red Café.

Is the meal included in the price?

Yes. The experience includes a meal for two from the available Red Café experience menu. Drinks or additional items should not be assumed to be included unless specified by the menu or voucher terms.

What age is the adult-and-child voucher suitable for?

The adult-and-child experience is for one adult aged 16 or over and one child aged 5–15. The two-adult voucher is intended for participants aged 16 or over. Under-18s require parental or guardian consent.

How long does the experience last?

The guided stadium tour lasts approximately 70 minutes. Allow another hour for the museum and around an hour for the meal. In total, plan for approximately three to three and a half hours at Old Trafford.

How long are the Virgin Experience Days vouchers valid?

Both vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. You should arrange and take the experience before the expiry date.

Can I choose my tour date when buying the voucher?

No. These are flexible gift vouchers. You purchase the experience first and arrange the visit date afterwards, subject to availability and the booking instructions supplied by Virgin Experience Days.

Are the tours available on matchdays?

No. The experience listings state that tours do not take place on Manchester United home matchdays or the day before a home European fixture. Dates may also change because of stadium operations or rearranged fixtures.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. Advance booking is required and all dates are subject to availability. Virgin recommends booking at least two weeks ahead, particularly if you have a specific date in mind.

Is the Old Trafford stadium tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair access and disabled facilities are available. The standard route includes 177 steps, but a flatter route can be arranged. Contact Manchester United at least 48 hours before your visit to discuss accessibility requirements.

Where does the tour start?

The experience starts at the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand reception at Old Trafford. Arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled tour, with the club recommending 30–60 minutes to allow for security checks and museum access.

Is a Manchester United match ticket included?

No. The experience includes the stadium tour, museum admission and Red Café meal, but it does not include admission to a Manchester United football match.