Seville: Real Betis Tour at the La Cartuja Stadium

La Cartuja Stadium gives you a rare look at Real Betis away from the usual match-day crowd. For $14, you can sit in the presidential box, see the Green and Whites’ trophies and historic kit, enter the dressing rooms, and follow the players’ route from the tunnel to the dugout. I like the trophy exhibition and the chance to enter both the coaching staff’s room and the home dressing room.

I also like the player’s-eye finish, with a view of the pitch from the bench area. The main drawback is important: this is not Benito Villamarín, Real Betis’ traditional home. La Cartuja is an impressive Olympic stadium, but it may feel less personal, and some tours finish in around 30 minutes rather than the advertised hour.

Key points to know before you book

• La Cartuja is the current tour location: Go to Gate 2 and ignore older directions to Benito Villamarín.
• The trophy room adds real club context: You’ll see shirts, boots, balls, trophies, and other objects linked to Betis history.
• The presidential box offers the best wide stadium view: It lets you see the pitch and seating area from the VIP side.
• The Tunnel Club includes both dressing rooms: You enter the home changing room and the coaching staff’s room.
• The final route follows match-day movement: You walk from the changing rooms through the tunnel toward the dugout.
• The tour is short and focused: Allow one hour, but be prepared for a quicker visit if the guide moves briskly.

Why La Cartuja changes the feel of the Betis tour

The first thing to understand is the setting. This is a Real Betis experience at La Cartuja Stadium, not at Benito Villamarín, the club’s familiar home ground. Benito Villamarín has been under renovation since July 2025, so Real Betis’ daily activities and this tour are taking place at La Cartuja.

That change matters. La Cartuja is a large, serious stadium with a broad view over the pitch and seating. It has the scale of a major sports venue, but it does not carry the same everyday connection to Betis supporters as the club’s regular home. The stadium is dressed in green and white for the tour, yet the setting can feel more like a temporary home than the heart of the club.

I would not treat this as a museum visit alone. The best parts involve moving through working football spaces: the presidential box, tunnel, dressing rooms, and dugout area. Still, your expectations should be realistic. If you want the full roar of a match-day crowd or the strongest sense of the club’s traditional home, this tour cannot provide that while Benito Villamarín is closed for renovation.

The meeting point is at the entrance to the Presidential Box beside Gate 2. If you use a taxi, Uber, or another public transport service, give the driver the La Cartuja Stadium address. This simple detail is worth checking before you leave, since older online information may still direct you to Benito Villamarín.

Starting at Gate 2 and entering the presidential box

The tour begins in one of the stadium’s most polished areas. From Gate 2, your guide takes you toward the presidential box, a VIP space used by important visitors on match days. You get a wide view over the pitch and seating, which helps you understand the size and layout of La Cartuja before moving into the more intimate parts of the tour.

This is a good opening stop because it gives you the big picture. From the box, you can look down toward the field and imagine the venue filled for a major match. You also get a sense of the contrast that shapes the entire visit: first the formal world of VIP football, then the private working areas used by players and coaches.

The view is likely to be one of the strongest photo opportunities. If you enjoy stadium architecture, the scale of La Cartuja will appeal to you. If you came mainly for the atmosphere of Real Betis supporters, this first stop may feel a little formal and detached.

The tour is led by an official guide, with English, Spanish, and Italian available. One guide named Emilio has led a session in Spanish followed by English, so bilingual explanations may be possible depending on the day and group. Do not assume every guide will structure the talk in exactly the same way, but the language options make this a practical choice for international visitors.

The exhibition room and more than a century of Betis

The tour then shifts from the stadium itself to Real Betis history. The exhibition room covers more than 150 square meters and is designed to explain the club’s Green and White identity through objects rather than a long museum-style presentation.

You can expect historic shirts, boots, balls, trophies, and other items with symbolic value to the club. The chance to take photos with official trophies is a clear highlight, especially if you follow Spanish football or support Betis from abroad. These objects give the club’s long story a physical focus, even if the presentation is fairly compact.

I like this section because it gives non-specialists enough context to understand what they are seeing. You do not need to arrive knowing every season, player, or competition. The display helps connect the famous green-and-white colors with the club’s long existence and loyal support.

At the same time, keep the scale in mind. This is one exhibition area within a one-hour stadium tour, not a large football museum with extensive galleries. The guide will explain what each space represents, and you will have time for photographs, but the pace can be quick. One short visit was reported to last about 30 minutes, and another comment described the amount to see as limited.

That makes the exhibition best for a concise introduction. If you already know Betis history well, you may wish for more stories and more time with the objects. If you are a casual football fan, the compact format may be just right.

Entering the Tunnel Club and the dressing rooms

The most interesting part for many football fans comes next. The tour enters the Tunnel Club, one of Real Betis Hospitality’s exclusive areas. This section brings you closer to the working side of football, where players and coaches prepare before heading onto the field.

You enter both the Real Betis home dressing room and the coaching staff’s dressing room. That distinction matters. Many stadium tours stop at a single changing room or show only a replica. Here, the stated route includes both spaces, giving you a better idea of how the team’s match-day preparation is divided.

The dressing room stop is also where the tour’s emotional effect depends most on your expectations. You can stand in the places associated with preparation, pressure, and team talk, but the tour does not create a match-day atmosphere by itself. There is no crowd noise, live game, or player activity promised. You are seeing the rooms as part of a guided stadium visit.

For a serious Betis supporter, the symbolism may be enough. You can take a moment to picture the squad preparing in green and white before walking out. For a general visitor, the dressing rooms are a solid behind-the-scenes feature, but perhaps not worth the price on their own.

The Tunnel Club also gives the tour a more exclusive feel. It is a better stop than simply viewing the seating bowl because you enter spaces normally associated with players, coaches, and VIP football hospitality. The visit remains short, though, so make your photos quickly and listen for the guide’s explanation before the group moves on.

Walking the tunnel toward the dugout

The closing section follows the route players take on match day. You walk through the tunnel from the changing rooms toward the dugout area, ending only a few metres from the pitch.

This is a smart way to finish. The earlier stops explain the club and show you the private rooms. The tunnel then turns that information into a simple physical sequence: dressing room, passageway, dugout, field. Even without a match in progress, the route helps you picture the moment when preparation gives way to play.

The view from the bench area is another useful feature. You are not just looking at the stadium from the upper seating or the presidential box. You also see the pitch from the lower level, close to where coaches and substitutes experience a match.

I would save a few minutes here for photographs. The pitch-level perspective is different from the presidential box and gives you a pair of contrasting views. One is formal and elevated. The other is close to the action.

The press room may also be included, but it is subject to availability. That means you should see it as a possible extra, not a guaranteed stop. If the room is in use, the guide may leave it out without changing the main route.

How much time the tour really takes

The advertised duration is one hour. That is a reasonable amount of time to allow for the full route, especially if the group moves at a normal pace and the press room is available. You should still build some flexibility into your plans.

The tour can feel shorter if you are keen to study the displays or take many photographs. A reported visit lasting about 30 minutes suggests that the pace and actual length can vary. The listed route includes several areas, but the guide may spend only a short time in each one.

I would avoid booking this immediately before an important train, meal, or timed attraction. The experience itself is short, but the stadium’s location and the need to find Gate 2 deserve some breathing room. Arriving at the meeting point a little early will also help you identify the Presidential Box entrance.

This is not a full afternoon activity. It fits neatly into a Seville itinerary for football fans, families, and visitors who want one focused stadium experience without committing half a day. The short length also explains the low price, but it means the value depends on your interest in Real Betis.

Is $14 a fair price?

At $14 per person, I consider the tour reasonably priced if you care about football or enjoy seeing places normally closed to the public. The fee covers a guided visit, the presidential box, VIP areas, trophy displays, both dressing rooms, the tunnel, and the dugout and pitch view.

The value is strongest when you use every part of the route. A quick look at a decorated stadium would not justify much money, but the dressing rooms and player route add substance. The exhibition also gives you a compact introduction to the club’s identity.

The value is weaker if you expect Benito Villamarín or a large museum. La Cartuja may impress you with its size, yet it is not the emotional home ground many people associate with Real Betis. The tour’s decorations cannot fully replace the atmosphere of a stadium used regularly by the club and its supporters.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start gives you useful flexibility, and you can reserve now while paying later. Those terms help if your Seville plans are still shifting. Check the available start times when booking, since the tour operates at set times rather than as an open visit.

Who will enjoy this Real Betis experience?

I would recommend it first to Real Betis supporters, football fans, and visitors who enjoy the practical side of sports venues. The chance to see the trophies, enter the home dressing room, and walk through the tunnel gives supporters several meaningful stops in a compact visit.

It also suits families with children who want a simple football activity. The route is easy to understand, and the objects, rooms, and pitch view give children plenty of visual points of interest. The one-hour format is less demanding than a long museum visit.

It may also work for visitors who do not support Betis but want to compare Seville’s football culture with other clubs. The Green and White identity comes through in the displays and stadium decoration, and the guide provides a basic sense of the club’s story.

I would think twice if your main goal is a powerful match-day feeling. The temporary location, short stops, and quiet stadium mean you may leave impressed by the venue but less moved by the club atmosphere. One French visitor found the Olympic stadium impressive but felt it lacked the soul of the true Betis home. That is a fair warning, not a reason to dismiss the tour.

Practical details that can save you a headache

Book the tour at La Cartuja Stadium and meet at the Presidential Box entrance beside Gate 2. Tell your driver the full La Cartuja address, particularly if you are using a taxi or Uber. The club’s regular stadium, Benito Villamarín, is not the location for these activities during renovation.

Guided tours are available in English, Spanish, and Italian. If you need a particular language, check the time and language details before paying. The guide may speak in more than one language during the same visit, as Emilio did in one session.

The press room is listed as subject to availability. The core route is more reliable: presidential box, exhibition and trophies, VIP areas, coaching staff’s room, home dressing room, tunnel, and pitch and dugout view.

A light Real Betis banner flag may sometimes be handed out while you wait. It is a small touch, but a nice one for children and supporters, and it makes a cheerful photograph. Since this is not guaranteed in the tour details, treat it as a bonus rather than part of the price.

Should you book the Betis Tour at La Cartuja?

Book it if you want a low-cost, guided look at Real Betis spaces and understand that La Cartuja is a temporary setting. At $14, the dressing rooms, trophy display, presidential box, and tunnel route give football fans enough to make the visit worthwhile.

Skip it if you are looking specifically for Benito Villamarín, a long museum visit, or the feeling of standing inside the club’s true match-day home. For now, the best reason to go is access, not atmosphere.

If you do book, allow up to an hour, arrive at Gate 2, and keep your expectations focused on the rooms and route rather than crowd energy. For a Betis supporter, that is a fair trade until the club returns to its renovated 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 can be shorter, so allow flexibility if you want time for photographs and displays.

Which languages are available?

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

What areas are included?

The route includes the presidential box, VIP areas, exhibition rooms and trophies, the Real Betis home dressing room, the coach’s dressing room, the changing room tunnel, and views of the stands and pitch from the bench area. The press room is included only when available.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Can I reserve the tour and pay later?

Yes. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you book your place without paying at the time of reservation.