Football turns into theater at La Cartuja. This Real Betis tour is a tight, fun way to see La Cartuja Stadium through Betis eyes, from VIP seats to the tunnel route.

I especially like the presidential box stop—one moment you’re above the pitch with a full stadium view, and the next you’re walking into the part of the day where match nerves kick in. You’ll also spend real time in the Betis exhibition area (over 150 m2), with trophies and classic memorabilia like shirts, boots, and balls tied to the club’s 100+ year story.

One possible drawback: this tour runs at La Cartuja Stadium while Real Betis’ Benito Villamarín ground is under renovation, so you may miss the feeling of being in Betis’ true home venue.

Key things I’d circle on your map

• Gate 2 to the presidential box for a top-down look at stands and pitch
• Over 150 m2 trophy and memorabilia exhibition with photo moments
• Tunnel Club hospitality suite where you enter VIP areas
• Dressing-room access (including the coaching staff dressing room)
• The player route: from tunnel to the dugout area near the pitch
• Press room access only if available, so it can be a bonus

Entering La Cartuja: From Gate 2 to the Presidential Box View

The tour starts at the entrance to the Presidential Box, right next to gate 2. That’s a good setup for first-timers, because you begin in a place most visitors never see—still inside the stadium footprint, but immediately at a “you’re in control now” vantage point.

Your first big moment is the presidential box. Expect a wide view across the stands and down toward the pitch. It’s the kind of perspective that makes the stadium feel like a machine: seats, pitch, sightlines, and the rhythm of the match day all line up at once. If you like football from the angle of strategy—where managers, staff, and staff seating would sit—this stop gives you that mental map fast.

One thing I’d keep in mind: this is not a slow, wander-the-stadium tour. It’s guided and structured. You’ll get a lot of variety in a short time, which is great for a 1-hour plan, but it means you’re moving between “big moments” more than lingering in each one.

The Betis Tunnel Experience: Where Matchday Changes Mood

After the presidential view, the tour shifts tone on purpose. You head toward the tunnel leading to the changing rooms, and that’s where the real matchday atmosphere shows up. This part is designed to get you thinking about the seconds before kickoff—what players do, where energy collects, and how the stadium “feels” when everyone is about to run out.

In this tunnel zone, you’ll also pass through the Real Betis Tour exhibition area. It’s described as more than 150 m2, and that size matters because you don’t just get a token corner with a few posters. You get a proper room where the club story is presented through real artifacts and photo-friendly moments.

If you want emotional payoff from a stadium visit, this section is the best bet. It’s the bridge between “tourist viewing” and “matchday reality.”

Inside the 150 m2 Trophy & Memorabilia Exhibition Room

This is where the tour turns into a mini club museum—without the long museum pacing that can drain your time in Seville.

You’ll see official trophies and have a chance to take photos with them. That sounds simple, but trophies in a football club context work like quick visual proof: this is what the club has earned, and it helps you connect the name Real Betis Balompié to something tangible.

Then comes the memorabilia side of the story. The tour description highlights historical objects and items with symbolic value, including shirts, boots, and balls. You’re guided to connect these objects to the club’s long identity—the Green and Whites legacy—rather than treating the items like random display pieces.

What I like about this segment for practical travelers: even if you’re not a lifelong Betis fan, you’re given context for what you’re looking at. That turns a 1-hour tour from “see rooms” into “understand what you saw.”

Tunnel Club Hospitality Suite: VIP Space and Dressing-Room Reality

Next you move into one of the most exclusive VIP areas: the Tunnel Club. This is the part of the tour built for people who want to feel how the match day machine works from the staff side, not just as a fan in the stands.

You’ll be able to enter both dressing-room areas highlighted in the tour route:

• the coaching staff’s dressing room
• the home dressing room

The tour framing makes it clear what this space is for—this is where the squad concentrates energy and prepares before heading out to the pitch. Even without deep technical detail, walking into a room that’s meant for preparation does something to your understanding of football. It makes the match feel like an event built from rituals and routines, not just 90 minutes of play.

One small reality check: dressing rooms are typically tight and photo-optimized spaces. I’d plan to keep your phone ready for quick shots, but also accept that you’ll follow a guide’s timing and group flow.

Also, if you enjoy stadium tours that feel like you’re getting access rather than just viewing behind glass, Tunnel Club is the stop that usually lands hardest.

Following the Player Route to the Dugout and Pitch

The tour doesn’t end with the rooms. It follows the same route players take on match day. You’ll cross the tunnel from the changing rooms toward the dugout area—just a few metres from the pitch.

This is one of the most valuable parts of any stadium tour, because your eye height and your distance to the field changes the whole experience. From the dugout zone you can feel how close “the action” actually is, even if you’re not on the field. It’s also a good spot for appreciating the bench-to-pitch relationship: where decisions happen, where staff stand, and how the pitch sits directly in front of you.

On top of that, the tour includes time to view stands and the pitch from the bench area. That matches the “you’re near the game” goal. It’s not only about photos; it’s also about getting your bearings, so the stadium layout makes sense when you picture a match.

What About the Press Room?

There’s a press room included in the tour description, but it’s subject to availability. Translation: it can be a bonus if the space is open and the schedule allows, but don’t assume it’s guaranteed every tour date.

I like having a conditional stop in a short tour because it keeps expectations realistic. If you do get in, it’s a nice add-on—another view of football from a different role inside the same stadium ecosystem.

Tour length: 1 hour, and why that’s a good thing

The advertised duration is 1 hour. Some people expect stadium tours to feel like a slow loop—museum pace, then stadium pace. This one is more efficient.

For most visitors, that’s a win. It means you can fit the tour into a day already packed with Seville sightseeing. You don’t need to build a half-day block. You just show up, follow the route, and get a bundle of stadium-access moments without losing your whole afternoon.

One caution: because it’s fast and guided, you’ll want to arrive a few minutes early so you aren’t rushing at the gate. The meeting point is very specific—entrance to the Presidential Box next to gate 2—so give yourself time to find it.

Price and value: $14 for VIP access beats many longer tours

At about $14 per person, the value is in what you’re actually allowed to do. You’re not only looking at stadium seating. You’re taken to:

• the presidential box
• VIP areas
• the exhibition area with trophies
• the changing-room tunnel
• the Tunnel Club
• both dressing rooms (coaching staff and home)
• the bench/dugout-area pitch view
• and potentially the press room

Even if you’re not the most hardcore football person, this is the kind of access that normally costs more in Europe—because it relies on staff coordination and opening areas that most visitors never see.

For Seville travelers, it’s also an efficient use of time. You get a football story tied to the club identity—Green and Whites—plus physical access that makes the stadium feel real.

Language and guides: You’ll get the story, not just the walk

The tour runs with live guides in English, Spanish, and Italian. If you’re in a Spanish-speaking group, you might hear the talk in Spanish first and then in English—one guide named Emilio is noted for doing exactly that style of bilingual narration.

That matters because it’s not just directions. It’s the “what you’re seeing and why it matters” part: what each space represents on match day, and how it connects to the club’s long identity.

If you care about the club story while traveling—especially in a city where football is a major cultural thread—having the guide explain the spaces is a big part of the payoff.

Who should book this Real Betis tour?

Book it if you want:

• stadium-access moments in under 1 hour
• a guided route that includes VIP hospitality spaces
• trophy and memorabilia photo time
• a walk that matches matchday player flow, ending near the pitch

You might skip it (or set your expectations differently) if:

• you mainly want the feeling of Betis’ true home ground
• you’re hoping for a long, slow stadium crawl with lots of time to linger in every section

Because the tour takes place at La Cartuja Stadium during Benito Villamarín renovations, the setting is still impressive, but the “home” emotional punch could be different from what you’d expect from a tour that runs inside the club’s renovated home venue.

Should you book? My take

I’d book this tour if you’re in Seville and you want a straightforward football hit with real access—presidential box, Tunnel Club, dressing rooms, and the tunnel-to-dugout player route. For the price, it’s one of those activities that feels fair: you pay a small amount and get inside spaces that normally stay off limits.

Just go in with one clear expectation: it’s La Cartuja, not Benito Villamarín. If that distinction matters a lot to you emotionally, you might treat this as a “Betis experience in Seville” rather than the exact matchday home feeling you might picture.

If you’re okay with that, you’ll leave with a better sense of how the Green and Whites matchday routine is staged, from VIP energy to the moment nerves become spectacle right near the pitch.

FAQ

Where does the Betis Tour meet?

You meet at the entrance to the Presidential Box, next to gate 2, at La Cartuja Stadium.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 1 hour.

What does the tour cost?

The price is listed as $14 per person.

Which stadium does the tour take place in?

The tour takes place at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Real Betis activities for day-to-day running are at La Cartuja Stadium while Benito Villamarín is under renovation.

What areas of La Cartuja Stadium will I see?

You’ll visit the presidential box, VIP areas including the Tunnel Club, the changing-room tunnel route, the dugout/bench area views, and the exhibition area with trophies. A press room stop is subject to availability.

Does the tour include access to the dressing rooms?

Yes. The route includes entering both the coaching staff’s dressing room and the home dressing room.

Is there a trophy or exhibition room?

Yes. There is a Real Betis Tour exhibition area measuring over 150 m2, with official trophies and historical items.

Can I take photos during the tour?

The tour description says you have the opportunity to take photos with the club’s official trophies.

What languages are offered?

Live guides are available in English, Spanish, and Italian.

What’s the cancellation policy?

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