Seville: Real Betis Tour at the La Cartuja Stadium

Football has a way of making concrete feel alive. This one-hour Real Betis tour gives you access to the presidential box, trophy displays, dressing rooms, and the player tunnel at Seville’s La Cartuja Stadium. I especially like the chance to follow the same route as the team, from the changing rooms to the dugout, and the look inside The Tunnel Club, a polished hospitality area normally reserved for match-day VIPs. The main drawback is clear: La Cartuja is not Real Betis’ traditional home, so the experience may feel more like a well-presented club exhibition than a visit to the club’s emotional heart.

The tour is guided in English, Spanish, or Italian, and guide Emilio has been praised for explaining the tour in Spanish and English with warmth and clarity. I also like the modest $14 price, which makes this an easy add-on for football fans. Still, the advertised hour can feel shorter in practice, with one recent visit lasting closer to 30 minutes.

Key points to know before you book

• La Cartuja is the current venue: Go to the Olympic stadium, not Benito Villamarín, because Real Betis’ usual home has been under renovation since July 2025.
• The tour starts at Gate 2: Meet at the entrance to the Presidential Box, beside Gate 2.
• You enter genuine team areas: The route includes the Real Betis dressing room, coaching staff dressing room, tunnel, press room when available, and bench area.
• The trophy room adds club context: The exhibition includes shirts, boots, balls, historical objects, and official trophies connected to more than a century of Betis football.
• The best view comes early: The presidential box looks across the full stadium, pitch, and seating bowl.
• Allow for a brisk visit: The official duration is one hour, but the actual pace and length can vary.

Arriving at La Cartuja instead of Benito Villamarín

The first practical point matters most: this is not a tour of Benito Villamarín. All current Real Betis activities connected with the club take place at La Cartuja Stadium while Benito Villamarín undergoes renovation, a project that began in July 2025.

If you are using a taxi, Uber, or another car service, give the driver the La Cartuja Stadium address. Saying Real Betis or Benito Villamarín could send you to the wrong side of Seville. Your meeting point is the entrance to the Presidential Box next to Gate 2, so look for that specific access point rather than wandering around the entire stadium.

La Cartuja is an Olympic stadium, and that gives the tour a different feel from a club’s long-standing neighborhood ground. It is broad, modern, and impressive in scale. At the same time, it does not carry the same direct connection to Betis match days that the club’s regular stadium does.

That distinction shapes the whole experience. If you want a look at team facilities and a short lesson in Betis history, La Cartuja works well. If you want the atmosphere of the club’s normal home, its familiar streets, and the sense of generations of supporters passing through the same turnstiles, you may prefer to wait until Benito Villamarín reopens.

The presidential box gives you the stadium’s widest view

The tour begins in one of the stadium’s most formal spaces: the presidential box. From here, you can take in the pitch, the seating areas, and the full scale of La Cartuja without the visual clutter of a match in progress.

This is a good opening stop because it gives you a sense of the venue before the tour moves into tighter, more private areas. You see where high-level officials and VIP ticket holders watch the game, then shift from the polished public face of the stadium toward the working spaces used by the team.

For photography, this is likely one of the strongest points on the route. You have a broad view rather than a close-up of a corridor or room. The space also helps you understand why a stadium of this size matters to Seville, even if it is not the traditional Betis home.

The presidential box is less about Betis folklore than access. You are seeing a part of the building that ordinary match tickets do not normally include. That makes it worthwhile, though the stop may feel brief if you are hoping for a long talk about famous matches or club personalities.

The exhibition connects trophies with everyday football objects

From the presidential box, the tour moves toward the changing-room area and the Real Betis Tour exhibition. This room covers more than 150 square meters and brings together official trophies, shirts, boots, balls, and other objects linked to the Green and White identity.

The display is useful because it gives the tour its historical backbone. Without it, a stadium visit can become a simple sequence of rooms and photo stops. Here, you get a clearer sense of the club’s long story and the symbols that matter to its supporters.

I would pay attention to the ordinary objects as much as the trophies. A shirt or pair of boots can make a football club feel more human than a list of dates. The equipment shows the game at ground level, while the trophies mark the moments supporters remember.

The exhibition also provides the clearest opportunity for photos with official club items. That will appeal to dedicated Betis fans, families, and anyone who wants a souvenir image that is more personal than a picture of empty seating.

Still, keep your expectations in check. The tour format appears brisk. You may receive an explanation of each space, take a photo, and move on. If you prefer a long museum visit with extensive captions and time to read every panel, this will feel light.

The Tunnel Club shows football’s polished VIP side

The next stage reaches one of the most exclusive areas in the stadium, The Tunnel Club. This hospitality space gives you a look at the club’s premium match-day operation, where football is presented with a more private and formal touch.

The name is fitting because the area sits close to the route between the team facilities and the pitch. You are not just looking at a hospitality lounge from a distance. The tour includes access to the team dressing-room areas and the route used before players enter the field.

This is one of the more unusual parts of the experience. Many stadium tours show a public lounge, a museum, and the field. Fewer offer a view of how a club combines elite sport with high-end hospitality. The contrast between the VIP area and the more functional team spaces gives you a fuller picture of match day.

The Tunnel Club may appeal most to visitors interested in stadium design and football business, not just club history. It shows that a modern match is built around several types of spectators, from supporters in the seating bowl to corporate ticket holders near the action.

The limitation is that the space itself may not carry much emotional weight for a fan. It is sleek and exclusive, but it is not the place where Betis supporters create their famous match-day noise. For that, the tunnel and changing-room route are more important.

Dressing rooms and the tunnel bring you closest to the team

The tour then enters the Real Betis dressing room and the coaching staff’s dressing room. These are the rooms where the squad and staff prepare before going onto the pitch, and they offer the strongest sense of the team’s working routine.

You will want to slow down here, even if the guide keeps the group moving. Look at the layout, the scale of the rooms, and the difference between the areas used by players and coaches. These details explain how a match-day team organizes itself before the public spectacle begins.

The dressing-room stop is also where the tour shifts from club museum to behind-the-scenes access. You are no longer viewing objects behind display cases. You are entering spaces connected with preparation, tactics, nerves, and the final moments before kickoff.

That said, the tour does not promise access to every private corner or a long period of free exploration. You should expect a guided walk with photo opportunities, not an open-ended visit. If the group is large or the schedule is tight, your time in each room may be short.

The changing-room tunnel is the emotional center of the route. It is the passage linking the team areas with the pitch, and you follow it in the same direction the players take on match day. The path ends near the dugouts, where the pressure of preparation turns into the public drama of a game.

This is a simple idea, but it works. You can picture the team leaving the room, walking through the tunnel, and stepping into the noise. At La Cartuja, that feeling may not match the atmosphere of a real Betis fixture, yet the physical route still gives you a useful connection to the team’s routine.

The bench area puts you close to the pitch

The final route brings you to the dugout area, only a few meters from the pitch. This is a better viewpoint than a distant stadium panorama because you can see the field from the same low position used by coaches and substitutes.

For many people, this will be the best photo stop of the tour. The angle feels different from the view in the seating bowl, and the proximity to the playing surface makes the stadium seem more immediate.

The bench area also helps complete the tour’s narrative. You begin in the presidential box, where football is watched from above and behind VIP glass or formal seating. You finish beside the pitch, after moving through the exhibition, hospitality spaces, dressing rooms, and tunnel.

A press room visit is included when available. Since access depends on availability, treat it as a possible extra rather than a guaranteed part of the route. The tour’s main attractions remain the presidential box, exhibition, dressing rooms, tunnel, and dugout.

What the one-hour timing really means

The advertised duration is one hour, which is enough time for a compact stadium tour but not for a slow museum visit. You will move through several areas in sequence, with the guide explaining what each room is used for.

One recent account described the actual tour as lasting about 30 minutes. That does not necessarily mean every departure is that short, but it is useful advice: do not assume you will spend a full hour freely exploring. The visit can feel much quicker if the guide keeps the group moving or if some areas are unavailable.

Guide Emilio received particular praise for presenting the information in Spanish and English. Since tours are offered in English, Spanish, and Italian, choose the language that lets you follow the football terms and club references most easily.

A small detail can improve the mood from the start. A security guard has handed out lightweight Real Betis banner flags to people waiting for the tour. It is not a major feature, but it adds a friendly club touch before the guided portion begins.

Because the tour is short, arrive ready to focus. Take photos as you go, but listen during the exhibition and dressing-room stops. The guide’s explanations are what turn a series of stadium rooms into a story about Betis.

Is $14 good value for this stadium visit?

At $14 per person, this is inexpensive by stadium-tour standards. The price is especially fair if you care about football, want access to dressing rooms, or are already spending time in Seville and need a short activity.

You are paying for a guided visit rather than a long museum admission. The value comes from access to areas you cannot normally see, including the presidential box, team dressing rooms, coaching staff dressing room, tunnel, and bench area.

The calculation changes if you are mainly seeking atmosphere. La Cartuja is not the usual Betis stadium, and the tour may feel decorated in club colors rather than fully shaped by decades of home matches. One visitor described the Olympic stadium as impressive but said it lacked the soul of the true Betis ground.

That is a fair warning, not a reason to reject the tour. The present venue is a temporary reality connected with the renovation at Benito Villamarín. At this price, you can reasonably treat the tour as a practical look at the club’s current facilities, not the final word on Real Betis culture.

The free-cancellation option up to 24 hours before the visit also reduces the risk of fitting it into a changing Seville schedule. You can reserve now and pay later, which is useful if you are arranging several activities.

Who will enjoy this Real Betis experience most?

I would recommend the tour first to Real Betis supporters, football fans, and families with children who want to see what happens away from the seating areas. The trophy display and dressing rooms give young fans clear moments to remember, while the bench and tunnel provide strong photo opportunities.

It also suits visitors who have only an hour available. The route is compact, and the $14 price makes it easy to add between other Seville plans.

You may be less satisfied if you want a large museum with extensive written material, a long guided talk, or the unmistakable atmosphere of Benito Villamarín. The current venue cannot provide the emotional setting of the club’s normal home.

If your priority is architectural scale, La Cartuja itself is worth seeing. If your priority is Betis identity, the exhibition and club objects help, but the temporary location remains an important compromise.

Practical tips for a smoother visit

Use La Cartuja Stadium as your destination when arranging transport. The meeting point is next to Gate 2 at the Presidential Box entrance, not at Benito Villamarín.

Select English, Spanish, or Italian when booking, and confirm the starting time because departures vary. The activity lasts one hour officially, but plan your expectations around a brisk route rather than a leisurely visit.

Bring your camera for the presidential box, trophy exhibition, dressing rooms, tunnel, and bench area. If you are hoping to see the press room, remember that access is subject to availability.

If you are a serious Betis fan, consider asking the guide about the club objects in the exhibition. The tour includes more than trophies, with shirts, boots, balls, and symbolic items that can make the club’s past easier to understand.

Should you book the Real Betis Tour?

Book it if you want affordable access to team areas and you understand that the tour takes place at La Cartuja. The dressing rooms, trophy exhibition, tunnel, and dugout provide enough variety to justify $14, especially for football fans and families.

Wait if your main goal is the soul of Benito Villamarín. La Cartuja is impressive, but it is a different kind of football setting, and the visit may feel short. For now, this is best viewed as a practical behind-the-scenes Betis experience during the renovation period, with real club access but less of the emotional charge associated with the team’s permanent home.

FAQ

Where does the Real Betis tour take place?

The tour takes place at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. It does not take place at Benito Villamarín, which has been undergoing renovation since July 2025.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at the entrance to the Presidential Box next to Gate 2 at La Cartuja Stadium.

How long does the tour last?

The stated duration is one hour. The actual visit may be shorter, so allow for a brisk experience rather than a full hour of independent exploration.

What languages are available?

The live tour guide is available in English, Spanish, and Italian.

What areas are included?

The tour includes the presidential box, VIP areas, exhibition areas and trophies, the Real Betis dressing room, the coach’s dressing room, the changing-room tunnel, and the stands and pitch viewed from the bench area.

Is the press room included?

The press room is included when available. Access is not guaranteed on every visit.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $14 per person.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you book without paying immediately.