Santiago Bernabeu Tour

The Bernabeu opened in 1947 and was rebuilt between 2019 and 2024 into a closed steel-clad bowl with a retractable roof and a pitch that can be lowered into storage beneath the stands, allowing the stadium to host concerts and events without damaging the grass. The tour covers the pitch level, dugouts, dressing room and press area, and its centrepiece is the trophy room, which holds the club's European Cups and Champions League titles, more than any other club, along with league trophies and Ballon d'Or awards from players including Di Stefano, Cruyff, Ronaldo and Modric. An interactive section and a panoramic walkway around the roof were added in the rebuild. Match days close the tour or restrict it.

What you actually see

• The trophy room - the club's European Cups and Champions League titles.
• The rebuilt bowl - a closed steel-clad stadium with a retractable roof.
• The pitch level - dugouts, tunnel and dressing room access.
• The roof walkway - a panoramic route added in the rebuild.

When to go

Year-round; the tour runs daily but closes or shortens on match days and the day before, so checking the fixture list first is essential. Booking online is necessary as slots sell out.

Honest expectations

Tour content is reduced on match days and the pitch may not be accessible. Tickets are expensive and non-refundable. The route is long with a lot of walking, and the interactive sections are aimed at children.

Nearby

The Chamartin business district surrounds the stadium; central Madrid is fifteen minutes by metro.