Real Madrid: Pitch to Plaza
About Spain - From $2,999.00 USD
Real Madrid are known in every corner of the world, for good reason — home to some of the greatest players the game has ever seen. Millions have pictured what it feels like when eighty thousand voices erupt. This trip is the answer — a VIP matchday at the Bernabéu, the raw passion of grassroots football from the terraces, and a city that knows how to fill every minute away from the stadium.
Travel Style
Classic
Service Level
Upgraded
Physical Grading
3 - Average
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet the squad, Madrid
Your Foodie Moment: A taste of Madrid, Madrid. Arrival transfer. Hospitality tickets to Real Madrid FC at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Stadium tour. Tickets to a local Spanish league match. Food tour in Madrid. Free time in Madrid. Transportation included to/from all included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Take in a matchday at the Bernabéu, with panoramic seating, buffet dining and a lounge fit for football royalty, Wander Madrid's Old Town and Literary Quarter with a local guide, sampling tapas, churros and the city's best-kept culinary secrets, Explore Madrid's football culture with a CEO-led visit to Plaza de Cibeles, Real Madrid's historic celebration site, Witness the passion at a Spanish league match, Go behind the scenes with a tour of one of football's most legendary stadiums
How large will the group be?
Max 16, avg 12
What meals are included in this trip?
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
Private vehicle, public transportation, walking.
Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Where will we stay during the trip?
Hotels (4 nts).
Itinerary
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Welcome to Madrid
The Bernabéu can wait until tomorrow. Tonight let’s explore Madrid. After being met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, your CEO is on hand with the inside knowledge on where to go before the trip really begins. Take the afternoon to settle in at your own pace, then join your CEO for a walk to Plaza de Cibeles, where fans have climbed the fountain to celebrate every major win for generations. From there, wind through the electric football bars of the city centre — the perfect way to kick off your trip.
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Matchday at the Bernabéu
Today's the day. Your VIP Real Madrid matchday begins with access to the Bernabéu Market hospitality area — enjoy buffet dining, relaxed premium seating, soft drinks, a cheeky beer or glass of wine before kickoff. When it's time, take your seat among thousands of passionate fans with panoramic views of the pitch. Round out the day with a behind-the-scenes stadium tour, on matchday or another day depending on kick-off. Depending on kick-off time, your stadium tour may be included on this day. If that's not possible, don’t worry — it’ll be moved to another part of your football trip.
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Football the local way
Yesterday: a stadium that's seen more trophies than most clubs manage in a lifetime. Today: see how it all began. A Spanish league match where every seat feels close enough to hear the studs hit the turf between every chant. Afterwards, your CEO gathers the group at a local football bar to catch La Liga fixtures alongside passionate Madrid supporters.
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Madrid, off the pitch
Football fix satisfied, start the day slower with a private walking food tour through Madrid's Old Town and Literary Quarter. Tuck into authentic tapas, regional specialties and, of course, chocolate and churros — don't mind if we do, picking up the stories behind each stop along the way. Spend the rest of the day exactly how you want to: revisit a favourite corner of the city, or relax before an optional farewell dinner with your group and CEO, swapping stories and reliving the week.
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Departure day
One last breakfast, then it's time to say goodbye to Madrid — though nobody here would blame you for staying a little longer.
Is travel insurance required for my trip?
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
