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Go behind the scenes at the Etihad Stadium and walk in the footsteps of your heroes at the Manchester City stadium tour.

The new manchester city stadium tour is the most immersive tour experience in premier league football. using the latest technology, dreams come true as you and your loved ones sit and interact with pep guardiola in the press room..

Feel totally immersed in the City Story via our new 360-degree cinema experience and be wowed by the stunning audio-visual experience in the First Team changing room. There is a surprise at every turn! Expertly guided through behind the scenes areas of the stadium by City tour guides, each area will be brought to life with interesting stories, facts and anecdotes. This is more than a stadium tour, this unique experience brings the magic of City to life!

What’s included

• Field questions with a virtual Pep Guardiola in the Press Conference
• Explore the exciting new exhibition space with holographic content
• Watch the City story come to life in the new, immersive 360-degree cinema suite
• See what happens on matchday in the Home Team dressing room, with a new immersive audio-visual show
• Feel what it’s like to walk down the famous glass players tunnel, out onto the pitch
• Go Pitch-side and get a Pep’s-eye view of the stadium from the dug-outs
• Wander through the multi-award-winning hospitality suite, The Tunnel Club
• Visit the Away Team dressing room
• Understand how the players prepare for the big match in the First Team warm-up area
• Grab that perfect souvenir of your visit to the City Store

All tours are translated into different languages using the latest state of the art media guides. Languages include French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Arabic, and Portuguese.

If you book a tour that falls on the day of a match, the dressing rooms and tunnel will not be part of the tour route.

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Package A (Stadium Tour only)

£25.00 Adult

£15.00 Child (5 to 18 years)

Timings and prices

Tours run daily from 10am to 4pm* (Tour times may vary depending on the time of year) *Except match days. The tour is subject to change at short notice depending on operational requirements.

How to get to there

The Etihad Stadium is in east Manchester. Take the Metrolink tram blue line or orange line (Ashton-under-Lyne) to ‘Etihad Campus’ station or a taxi is 10 minutes from Piccadilly.

Please try to avoid bringing any baggage to the Etihad Stadium. All baggage will be searched before gaining entry to the Stadium. Suitcases and cabin bags will be searched and stored in a secure location.

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Highlights 🏟️ Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium 👓 Learn the story of Manchester City from expert guides and via a 360° cinema experience ⚽ See behind-the-scenes areas of the stadium, including the players' dressing rooms, the dugouts, the tunnel and more

General Information 📅 Date: various dates available (select during purchase) 🕒 Starting times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00 📍 Location:  Manchester City Stadium 👤 Age requirement: 12+ ⏳ Duration: 90 minutes 🌍 Languages: audio guide in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish ✔️ Safety measures will be in place throughout the experience ❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs 📱 You will find more information about your booking in your confirmation email

Description Experience the City story in a 360° theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' matchday dressing-room preparations. Take the fabled tunnel walk onto the pitch and get photos in the dugouts. There's even a unique opportunity to field questions to a virtual manager in the press room!

How to get there?

Etihad Stadium

Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 3FF

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Manchester City celebrates it’s 125 year history with a stadium tour that takes you on the most immersive experience in football with a 360-degree cinema sharing the club’s history and the chance to field questions with a virtual Pep Guardiola in the Press Conference Room!

The tour begins in the exhibition space including key historical artefacts, some of which have never been seen in public before. The exhibition takes you on a journey from the club’s beginnings in Manchester’s industrial past through holographic representations of the club’s crests through the years to the Fourmidable trophies from City’s phenomenal 2018/19 season.

The tour uses immersive technology to enhance your experience of visiting the Etihad Stadium, including a 360-degree cinema screen - the first of its kind in the Premier League. Taking you on a journey of a player on match-day from arrival to kick-off, City’s tour will delight and amaze everyone.

City’s informative and entertaining tour guides will guide you through hospitality areas within the stadium, including the Tunnel Club, you’ll visit the Away Team dressing room and experience match day in the Home Team dressing room with an immersive audio-visual show and walk down the glass players’ tunnel before getting the chance to sit in manager Pep Guardiola’s seat in the dugout.

City’s meteoric rise has brought with it unrivalled success on the field over the last decade, and this is the chance for fans and visitors to walk in their favourite players’ footsteps including record-breaking signing Jack Grealish.

After the tour, you can shop in the City Store, and the Etihad Stadium is well connected by the Metrolink tram system and other transport links to the centre of Manchester.

Across from the Etihad Stadium is the City Football Academy, home of Manchester City’s Womens team and their Elite Development Squad. The Etihad Campus also houses the Regional Athletics Arena, National Cycling Centre and Manchester Tennis and Football Centre, so it can truly become an active and sporty day for the family.

You can make a footballing day of it by pairing your City tour with a visit to the National Football Museum (Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens) and explore the history of the sport, see the museum’s incredible collection of silverware and artefacts, take on a virtual keeper in the Penalty Shootout or see the English Football Hall of Fame. The stories within are inspiring and cement Manchester’s place as the home of football.

Opening Times: Monday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, pre-booking advised, tours operate on some matchdays, but player areas may be unavailable. Prices £25.00 (Adults), £20.00 (18-21, Seniors), £18.00 (Under 18)

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A facilities tour to showcase attract the worlds greatest footballing talent to Manchester City.

When you support the red half of Manchester, it’s difficult to rave about such a prestigious commission, but when the richest football club in the world ring you on a Tuesday morning asking you to help showcase their entire football campus to prospective players, you put your United socks on and head down to Etihad Stadium at the earliest possible convenience. 

Our Manchester City Virtual Tour explore the entirety of the Etihad Campus, from youth level to the first mens and womens team facilities there was so much confidential equipment captured that the whole tour was never one to be showcased on Google Maps, although to this day we are the only 360 agency to capture facilities for a premier league club for a multitude of fan interaction and promotional media. The project culminated with an on pitch spherical photo on the day Man City lifted their premier league trophy with a 2-0 over West Ham in 2014. 

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Every wondered what a player sees?

It’s the only way you’ll ever get to see a view from the centre of the pitch, even as a paying spectator you’ll only ever get to view the inside of the stadium from the stands.

Maybe well call this Google Player View.

Attracting Talent

We’ve always recommended our services be used as a recruitment tool, we never imagined that would extend to one of the world biggest football clubs, especially when it comes to attracting footballing superstars!

Our custom virtual tour for Manchester City was to be preloaded to iPads and sent directly to prospective players along with their contracts so they could familiarise themselves with the facilities of their new club.

The Changing Room

The Changing Room is a creative campaign by Brave for their client Xylem, an official partner of Manchester City, they took one of our 360 photos from the centre circle to project a spherical movie against the backdrop of the first team changing room to international footballers, Silva, Gundogan and Aguero, highlighting climate change.

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During the coronavirus pandemic, a whole 6 years after our original virtual tour for Man City we’re still helping them reach their fan base, while stadiums were closed for matches you could still be there and access never been seen areas like the first team dressing room and even take a selfie there with our innovative augmented reality filter for Instagram.

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This is our Manchester

Attracting students from all walks of life, our city has something to offer for everyone. we can't wait for you to get all missing manchester right now, but here are some of the things you can look forward to when you arrive..

Top things you need to know about our city

What's it like moving to manchester.

Whether you’re from a small town, flying from overseas, or are used to life in a major capital –you'll love Manchester. We’ve got students from all walks of life that have made Manchester their home.

How well connected is Manchester?

Getting around Manchester is easy – as is getting in and out of the city – so you’ll find no problems exploring, travelling back home for the holidays or welcoming friends for a weekend.

How affordable is Manchester?

Of course this really depends on your individual circumstances, but our students find it offers great value compared to large southern cities – with plenty of options to adjust your lifestyle to your budget and still have a great time.

Where's your favourite place in the city?

Whatever you’re looking for – green space, a great meal or something a bit unique – you’ll find it. And even though we can’t enjoy all these things right now, you’ll find the city is buzzing with exciting, virtual experiences, including online gigs, plays and other cultural events.

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City centre

The city centre of manchester has a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and there is always something going on – from our well-known annual events such as the  manchester international festival , our  pride  parade and huge  christmas markets , to temporary and permanent exhibitions in our  museums and galleries , street art and performances..

Neighbourhoods

Whether you want laid-back or bustling, manchester is packed with popular neighbourhoods every bit as vibrant as the centre. get away from campus and explore the fringes of the city for an authentic taste of manchester life..

Northern Quarter

Our most famous neighbourhood, this is a unique corner of the city full of independent shops, cafés and bars. “ it has cool bars and excellent food spots, like nq64, where you can have a drink while playing retro arcade games. funkademia at the mint lounge is one of my favourite club nights and another cool place to visit is ziferblat café . this pay-by-the-minute sitting room is a great place to study; all you have to do is sign in with your name and everything else is free, including hot drinks, food and sweet treats ” sasha, ba theological studies in philosophy and ethics student.

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Named the UK’s coolest neighbourhood by Condé Nast and for good reason. Boasting independent theatre and creative spaces, bars and the city's first Michelin-starred restaurant, this up-and-coming area has something new popping up every week.

At the heart of the city centre is the UK’s second largest Chinatown. You'll find choices for all budgets and an annual Chinese New Year festival that's not to be missed. And don't forget to check out the archway on Faulkner Street.

Salford Quays

Cross the river into salford quays and you'll find a blend of history and modernity. the quays are home to the bbc and itv tv channels, the imperial war museum and the lowry theatre and gallery complex..

A village feel and indie cafés, just south of the city by bus or tram. “ Didsbury offers a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and a wide range of amazing restaurants, classic British pubs and fun bars to go drinking in. If you want the classic British experience of a roast dinner, try out pubs such as Ye Olde Cock on Sundays! ” George, MA Politics student

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Levenshulme

Lots to see and do, including its popular weekend market with food stalls, plants, vintage records and original artwork..

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Cafés and affordable food, just a few bus stops past Fallowfield. This area is a favourite for student housing so you're bound to see a familiar face. Visit Fuel Café Bar for live music, comedy nights and veggie grub.

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Bohemian mix of delis, bars, music and more just south of the city centre.

Music and nightlife

When the sun goes down, the city is one of the best places to play. Whatever your preference – open mic cafés, retro games nights, rooftop bars, cult movie marathons or a late night rave – Manchester has it in abundance. 

As a music destination, it’s a major stop on an international artist’s world tour, while club nights across the city host DJs and emerging artists every single night of the week.

It also has its very own Night Time Economy Adviser, working closely with the council on initiatives to ensure it remains a safe destination for going out.

Band on the Wall One of the city’s oldest live music venues, Band on the Wall has been at the forefront of bringing world music and jazz to Manchester. It's no surprise that it’s won loads of awards and continues to inspire musicians across the city. Access its Lockdown Sessions, music learning portal and extensive archives for a flavour of what it has to offer.

Bridgewater Hall Hosting more than 300 concerts each year, Bridgewater Hall is home to three resident orchestras, including the BBC Philharmonic. It also programmes its own classical music season and holds informal, free concerts from time to time.

Canal Street

“ Canal Street is the centre of Manchester's LGBT scene and has been for decades. It’s a small district near Chinatown in the city centre and has massive clubs like G-A-Y that are open late and packed full of fun-loving people dancing until the early morning. In the evening it's a great area to enjoy a drink near the canal. In the summer it is the centre of the Manchester Pride, one of the biggest celebrations of inclusivity and love in the country !” George, MA Politics student

Hidden This tucked-away club on the edge of town promises culture, togetherness and community under one roof. Taking warehouse parties back to their roots, Hidden books the best DJs on the circuit and accommodates local artists and creatives at the same time.

Manchester Arena One of the busiest venues in the world and largest indoor arena in Europe – think of a big name in music and chances are, they’ve performed here. As well as live gigs, Manchester Arena also hosts sporting events and comedians, and plays a key part in the city’s cultural heritage.

The Warehouse Project The Warehouse Project is an internationally famous series of carefully curated club nights held from each September up to New Year’s Day. It boasts an unbelievable line up of DJs and live performances, bringing thousands together from across the city and beyond. 

Deansgate Locks

“ Deansgate is a massive clubbing street near Manchester city centre. It's the official destination of Manchester universities' Fresher’s Week parties and for good reason – it's the biggest, loudest and craziest party destination in the city! ” George, MA Politics student

Yes One of the best gig and club venues in the city, Yes is only a short stroll from campus. Spread over four floors, energetic crowds gather in its pink room to hear live music from the hippest new bands, or cool down on the roof terrace. 

The Dog Bowl and Junkyard Golf

“ The Dog Bowl  and  Junkyard Golf Club  are perfect for a fun activity with friends. Dog Bowl is a modern venue with a cocktail bar and Tex-Mex food. It has five full-length ten pin bowling lanes and is the place to go if you fancy doing something different. Junkyard Golf is a crazy golf experience with three courses all made out of random rubbish items, bad puns and secret bars. ” Sasha, BA Theological Studies in Philosophy and Ethics student

United We Stream Even current circumstances can’t hold back a city that has music and nightlife running through its veins. Every evening musicians, DJs and club promoters are coming together to stream live performances straight to your home. Check out what's on tonight at United We Stream .

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Food and drink

From Michelin-starred restaurants to independent street food traders and our famous Curry Mile, you can taste a different cuisine every night of the week in Manchester. Here are some unmissable eateries and breweries for every occasion.

Altrincham Market A short tram ride out of the city centre brings you to this traditional market town that has become a culinary hotspot. As well as the market hall – which features independent stall holders and a canteen with food traders serving everything from pizza and pies, to inventive vegan and vegetarian cuisine – there are also lots of quality bars, cafés and restaurants in the town. Altrincham Market itself is the winner of an Observer Food Monthly award and is buzzing any time of day or night.

Bundobust A Northern institution, Bundobust is the place to go for contemporary Indian street food and craft ales in a relaxed dining environment. Choose from the likes of okra fries, bundo chat, paneer tikka and their incredible Vada Pav burger – all small portions so perfect to share. They’re also committed to sustainability so you’ll find no meat on the menu and all their dishes are served in compostable pots. 

Cloudwater Brewery Committed to making the finest quality, modern beers they possibly can, Cloudwater take their craft very seriously. Mixing science and technology with flavours of the changing seasons, you can visit their taproom and brewery to see how it’s done, as well as sample the many beers on offer.

Hatch Just a few minutes’ walk from campus brings you to the eye-catching, colourful shipping containers that have been transformed into bars, food spots, and vintage clothing and craft shops. Traders include Takk, one of the best artisan coffee companies in the city, a Vietnamese restaurant in a double-decker bus, vegan street food specialists and a summer garden cocktail bar. Hatch also holds regular events and has a roster of some of the city’s best DJs at the weekend.

Mackie Mayor

" Mackie Mayor is found on the very edge of the Northern Quarter, and is actually in the building that once was home to Manchester’s meat market. Now, it’s a really trendy food court, with all the stalls serving top-notch food for really good prices! From wood-fired pizzas to freshly caught fish, you’ll find something delicious to enjoy, and there’s plenty of seating so it’s a great trip out with your flatmates or friends from your course! I also think it’s a great place to take friends or family who come to visit you in Manchester. You won’t be disappointed with the food, and it’s a perfect example of the flair, friendliness and fun of Manchester. " Rosie, BA Geography student

Rudy’s Pizza Everyone’s favourite Neapolitan pizza joint has expanded rapidly across the north-west, thanks to its unfussy vibe and award-winning food. It’s even been featured in the international guidebook  Where to Eat Pizza , featuring only the best places across the globe – it’s that good. Choose from its Ancoats venue or closer to campus near the Town Hall.

“ Sometimes there can be a bit of a wait, but they have a cute bar in the back, so you can grab a drink or coffee while you wait .” Tess, MA Sociology student

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Manchester’s sporting history is the envy of the world – and its present isn’t bad either. From two of the world’s most famous football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City, to the UK’s longest indoor ski slope, you’ll find plenty of ways to indulge your sporting passions.

Lancashire Cricket Club County and international matches are played at the Old Trafford grounds. If you’re unfamiliar with the sport, check out Lancashire Lightning in the T20 for a shortened, fast-paced version that is sure to make you a fan.

National Cycling Centre Whatever you’re into – sprint, mountain or BMX – you can try it all at Britain’s first indoor Olympic cycling track. This place attracts everyone, from complete novices to elite professionals, with training programmes and competitive events.

Manchester Aquatics Centre Right on campus you’ll find an Olympic-size swimming pool – ideal for competitions or just a quick dip between classes. The centre also boasts a fitness suite with budget-friendly student memberships.

Chill Factore We’re a little far from the snowy peaks here, but you can get in all your snow sport practice on the UK’s longest ski slope right in the city centre. If you’re new to the slopes their beginner’s course will get you up on your feet in no time!

Sale Sharks Our local professional rugby union club play in the Premiership – England’s top division of rugby. As well as being active on the pitch, the club’s charitable arm do great work in the community to help change lives across the north west.

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Chill Factore

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Arts and culture

With the fastest-growing creative industry outside London, Manchester boasts a truly groundbreaking selection of galleries, museums and cultural events. Our University is proud to have a partnership with many of these excellent organisations across the city, including some of those listed below.

HOME You can easily while away a whole day at HOME , one of the finest cultural venues in the city. As well as showcasing independent films and screenings with directors, it’s also a contemporary art gallery and theatre space complete with restaurant, bar and bookshop. Like many venues in the city that are currently closed, HOME is making an array of material available to access online right now to get a taste of what the venue has to offer.

“My first experience going to HOME left an impression. It's a place full of art of all sorts: movies, theatre, changing art exhibitions. If you love art and expending your cultural horizons, this is the place for you.” Neta, PhD Sociology student

Hope Mill Theatre One of the most successful and reputable independent theatre venues in England, Hope Mill is an award-winning space offering a rich and varied programme including plays, new writing, comedy and family theatre. 

Manchester Art Gallery As well as a permanent collection that includes Dutch and early Renaissance masters, Manchester Art Gallery also exhibits work from famous contemporary artists, runs free tours and provides a learning programme of events to help you discover new ways to experience art. During this period of lockdown, the gallery is offering a range of activities to bring creativity, health and hope into your home. Explore Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Central Library This striking neoclassical building stands out on the edge of town as you approach from campus. With recently restored art deco features, Manchester Central Library is home to literary treasures from centuries past, as well as the largest public music library in the country. There’s also the Archives+ area – with interactive displays showing the history of Manchester and film pods where you can screen BFI and North West Film archive collections.

Manchester International Festival (MIF) A biennial, international festival which takes over the city in the summer, MIF premieres new works of art, music, theatre, performance and much more. Previous headliners have included Bjork, David Lynch, Yoko Ono and Skepta. The festival is currently developing The Factory, a £131m multidisciplinary arts venue, which will be one of the city’s largest and best when it opens in 2021. Explore their lockdown collection of events, hosted by Manchester’s creative community, for a slice of the city’s unique cultural offering.

People’s History Museum Charting the rise of democracy in Britain, the People’s History Museum is home to exhibitions and resources that paint a picture of the last 200 years of work and home life in the UK. It combines a recently restored historic building on the banks of the River Irwell, with collections that give an insight into themes such as equality and social justice.

Royal Exchange Theatre Set in an impressive building which was once at the heart of the cotton trade in Manchester, the Royal Exchange showcases the best in theatre and has welcomed huge names to its stage, including Helen Mirren, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant. While you can buy tickets in advance, a handful are sold each day on a first-come, first-served basis for £10, making it an affordable option for students.

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Hope Mill Theatre

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Central Library

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Manchester International Festival

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Getting around the city

Exploring manchester and further afield is really straightforward – there are brilliant public transport and cycling links available. our beautiful campus is just a stone’s throw away from manchester city centre with its wealth of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants for you to try out. learn more about getting around the city.

Beyond the city

“manchester has everything except a beach”, ian brown, the stone roses.

It’s impossible to be bored in Manchester – there’s always something new just around the corner. You'll love taking advantage of the great relationship between our campus and the city centre, but living here also means it’s a great base for exploring the rest of the UK (and even further afield) while you are a student here.

The iconic  Lake District  is England’s largest national park and boasts breath-taking lakes and soaring moorland. There are bustling towns, quiet valleys and plenty of different activities to try out both in the water and on the fells. Take a train from Manchester to Windermere where you'll find a fantastic bus network that will allow you to explore extensively without the need for a car.

The  Peak District National Park  is also close by and accessible by either public transport or car. With its excellent walking and cycling routes, camping/glamping opportunities, boutique hotels and traditional English villages (complete with plenty of tea shops and pubs for those all-important restorative breaks from being active), this is another popular spot with Mancunians on weekends and holidays.

Where can you find an inland artificial surfing lake, Europe’s longest zip slide and a sub-terrain trampoline park, Kashmiri goats in a Victorian seaside resort, a mountaintop railway and medieval castles?   The answer is North Wales  – and it’s just a few hours by train or car from Manchester. This area also boasts beautiful coastlines – that's why many Mancunians love heading here for the weekend.

Keen to get 'far from the madding crowd'? You will find some quintessentially English sights – as well as some landscapes you might not believe are really in England – in our  Areas of Outstanding National Beauty . These are protected areas recognised for their ecological, cultural or historical value to the country.

You can also take the opportunity to soak up the culture and history in one of the capital cities of our four nations, with  London , Edinburgh ,  Cardiff  and  Belfast  all just a train-ride or short flight away.

Likewise you can take a trip to one of the historic towns in England such as Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare’s birthplace) or Whitby, with the  International Society  – this is a very affordable and fun way to see a bit more of the country and make new friends.

And of course, Manchester’s international airport is just 30 minutes away from our campus, which opens up a  host of destinations in Europe  and many  long-haul options .

Check out the  My Manchester News YouTube channel  to see what our students say about the trips they’ve taken since starting their studies and student life in Manchester.

Derwent Water in The Lakes District, Cumbria

Peak District National Park

Porth Dinllaen, Morfa Nefyn

Scottish Highlands

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