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Anfield Stadium

Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)

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Last updated: 24 June, 2023

Expert travel writer: David Atkinson

Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has a proud sporting history and this behind-the-scenes tour to a site of footballing pilgrimage is a must-do for football fans.

The guided tour, led by a knowledgeable local guide, takes in all the essential sites, such as the home team dressing room, the pitch, player’s tunnel, cityscape views from the top level of the main stand, and selfies in the manager’s seat in the dugout. It’s an opportunity to celebrate 130 years plus of sporting heritage with broad appeal for all ages.

Don’t miss

The Liverpool FC Story Museum is well worth 30 minutes or so after touring the stadium to learn about the club’s history and have your photo taken with silverware in the Trophy Exhibition Room.

Logistics

Price from: £23

Minimum age: Any

Age suitable: 5+

When: All year around

Getting there & doing it

The stadium is situated in the city’s Anfield suburb. The tour reception is in the main stand, opposite the new Club superstore, with bus and taxi access along Walton Breck Road. A bus from Liverpool ONE takes around 20 minutes, while a taxi takes around ten minutes. See this helpful section on the club’s website for more travel information on how to get to the stadium.

The ticket includes entry to the Club’s interactive museum, The Liverpool FC Story, the six European Cups and The Boom Room exhibition — but check if you have to pre-book online in advance. Tours typically run on the hour; available every half hour during peak times. Self-guided audio tours are included in the ticket price.

The LFC Stadium Tour lasts around 90 minutes. Allow a further 30 minutes to visit The Liverpool FC Story interactive museum.

When to do it

The stadium tours run daily from 10am until 3pm — depending on fixtures. Note: no tour on the day of the Anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster (15th April).

Who to go with: organised tours

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The LFC Stadium Tour

Liverpool

Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just looking for a fun family day out - don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes with The LFC Stadium Tour! Go behind the scenes at Anfield Stadium, one of the world’s most iconic and historic stadiums! The LFC Stadium Tour gives you a fabulous insight into the club’s history and access to must-see areas such as the Press Conference Room, This Is Anfield sign, Player’s Tunnel, Managerial Dugout and the Home Team Dressing Room. Your ticket includes entry to the Club’s interactive museum, The Liverpool FC Story where visitors can also enjoy the Club’s vibrant exhibition celebrating the epic achievements of the 19/20 season squad and brand new for Summer 2023, The Jamie Carragher Collection that sits alongside the existing Steven Gerrard Collection to form a new exhibit titled Two Local Lads Who Shook The Kop. Your museum ticket also includes access to see our trophies. A must-see for all Liverpool FC fans.

Price: £23

Min age: 0

Rating 4.77 / 5 [1020 ratings]

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Liverpool

Merseyside, United Kingdom (UK)

Home of the world’s most successful ever-band and one of the world’s top football clubs, the reborn city is also a cultural powerhouse, with top-notch museums, rich maritime heritage and cultural events galore.

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