Seville: Real Betis Tour at the La Cartuja Stadium

The best part of the Real Betis Tour is getting close to the club’s match-day routine without paying match-day prices. You’ll sit in the presidential box, visit the trophy exhibition, and follow the players’ route from the dressing room to the dugout.

I like the access to the Real Betis dressing room and the Tunnel Club, plus the chance to see old shirts, boots, balls, trophies, and other club objects in one place. I also like the short, focused format and the low $14 price. The catch is that this is La Cartuja Stadium, not Betis’s usual Benito Villamarín home, and one recent visit lasted only about 30 minutes.

Key points to know before you go

• La Cartuja is the current setting: Benito Villamarín has been under renovation since July 2025, so all current club activities take place at La Cartuja Stadium.
• The presidential box opens the tour: You get a broad view of the seating, pitch, and VIP area before moving into the working parts of the stadium.
• The 150-square-meter exhibition tells the club story: Trophies, shirts, boots, balls, and historic objects give the tour its strongest sense of Betis identity.
• The Tunnel Club includes both dressing rooms: You enter the coaching staff’s room and the Real Betis home dressing room.
• You follow the players’ route: The tour moves through the changing-room tunnel to the dugout area beside the pitch.
• Allow for a short visit: The advertised duration is one hour, but the actual time may be closer to 30 minutes on some departures.

Why La Cartuja changes the experience

Before booking, get the stadium straight in your head. This is a Real Betis tour at La Cartuja Stadium, not a visit to Benito Villamarín. The club’s regular stadium has been undergoing renovation since July 2025, and Real Betis activities are currently based at La Cartuja.

That matters because football grounds have a sense of place. A club’s normal home carries years of match-day noise, familiar corners, and local memories. La Cartuja is an impressive stadium, but it does not have the same direct connection to Betis as Benito Villamarín. One recent assessment put it plainly: the venue can feel decorated in Betis colors rather than fully shaped by the club’s own soul.

Still, La Cartuja gives you a proper stadium setting, with a broad bowl, a full pitch, hospitality areas, and player facilities. If you mainly want access behind the scenes, it does the job well. If you want the emotional charge of Betis’s historic home, wait for renovation work to finish and check where the tour is operating at that time.

You meet at the entrance to the Presidential Box beside Gate 2. If you are using a taxi or app-based car service, give the driver the La Cartuja Stadium address, not Benito Villamarín. That simple distinction could save you an awkward cross-city ride.

The presidential box gives you the big picture

The first stop is the presidential box, one of the stadium’s most exclusive areas. From here, you can look across the seating, pitch, and full interior of La Cartuja.

I like this as an opening stop because it gives you a quick sense of the stadium’s scale before the tour moves into smaller rooms. You see the venue from the same type of privileged position used by VIP match-day visitors, though the real value is the clear view of how the stadium is arranged.

This is also a good place for photographs. The sightline takes in more than a narrow section of seating, so you can frame the pitch and stadium bowl in one shot. The trade-off is that this part may feel more like a viewing platform than a Betis museum. The club story becomes stronger later, in the exhibition room.

The guide sets the pace here and explains what you are looking at. Tours are offered in English, Spanish, and Italian. A guide named Emilio has led the tour in Spanish and English, making the visit useful for groups with different language needs. Guide availability can vary, so do not book on the assumption that a particular guide will be leading your departure.

The exhibition room carries the club story

The tour then reaches the Real Betis Tour exhibition area, a room of more than 150 square meters. This is the heart of the experience for anyone who wants more than a quick walk through stadium rooms.

You will see official trophies and a collection of objects linked to the Green and Whites: historic shirts, boots, balls, and other items with symbolic value. These pieces help explain the club’s long story without asking you to read a large museum full of panels.

I especially like the way football objects make the history concrete. A shirt shows how the club looked in another era. Boots and balls point to the physical side of the sport. Trophies give the story a clear focus, and photographs with the official cups are part of the appeal.

The exhibition is not described as a large museum, so keep your expectations in check. It is one part of a stadium route, not a full-day archive. You will likely spend more time taking photos and hearing the guide connect the objects to Betis history than reading long explanations on your own.

For a football fan, that short format can be a strength. You get the essential symbols, then keep moving toward the areas that are normally closed on match day.

The Tunnel Club shows football’s working side

The next section takes you into the Tunnel Club, a VIP hospitality area associated with Real Betis. This is where the tour shifts from public display to the places used by the team and coaching staff before a match.

You enter the coaching staff’s dressing room and the Real Betis home dressing room. The rooms are valuable because they show the practical side of football preparation. This is where the squad gathers, concentrates, and gets ready before heading onto the pitch.

Do not expect a long stay in each room. The tour is designed as a moving route, with the guide explaining what each space is and allowing time for photographs. One recent visit described the pattern as entering a room, hearing what it is used for, taking a picture, and moving on. That makes the tour efficient, but it can also make the experience feel brisk.

The Tunnel Club itself adds a hospitality angle. You see how a premium match-day area fits into the stadium, then step into the team spaces beyond it. That contrast is useful: one side serves paying VIP customers, while the other handles the club’s pre-match routine.

If you are hoping to linger in every room, ask the guide at the start how much time the group has. The advertised duration is one hour, and the pace may depend on the departure and the day’s stadium schedule.

The player tunnel is the most atmospheric stop

The final part follows the route used by the players on match day. You cross the tunnel from the changing rooms toward the dugout area, ending just a few metres from the pitch.

This is where the tour gets its clearest football feeling. The route narrows, the pitch comes into view, and you can picture the change from quiet preparation to public competition. You are standing in the same basic transition zone where pre-match nerves turn into the spectacle of the game.

The dugout area gives you a different view from the presidential box. Up above, you saw the stadium as a whole. Here, you are close to the playing surface, with the perspective of the coaching staff and substitutes. It is a useful final stop because it connects the exhibition objects and dressing-room visit to the live sport they represent.

The tour includes access to the seating and a look toward the pitch from the bench area. The press room may also be included, but this is subject to availability. Stadium operations can change, so treat that room as a possible extra, not a guaranteed stop.

What the $14 price really buys you

At $14 per person, this is priced as a modest add-on rather than a major sightseeing expense. You are paying for a guided stadium route with access to VIP areas, the exhibition, trophies, dressing rooms, the player tunnel, and the bench area.

That is good value if you already care about Real Betis or enjoy football architecture. The dressing-room access and trophy display give you more than a basic stadium viewpoint. You also avoid the much higher cost and fixed timing of a match ticket, while still seeing several areas connected to match day.

The value is less certain if you are only mildly interested in football. The tour is short, and the history presentation is built around objects and brief explanations rather than a long museum visit. If you expect a large interactive attraction, you may finish wanting more.

There is also a difference between the advertised one-hour duration and the pace of the visit. One recent account described a tour lasting barely 30 minutes. That may reflect a particular departure, group size, or access limitation, but it is worth keeping in mind. At $14, even a half-hour visit is not a disastrous purchase, but the value is strongest when you receive the full route and take time with the exhibition.

The free-cancellation policy, with a full refund available up to 24 hours before the tour, gives you some flexibility. You can also reserve and pay later, which helps if your Seville schedule is still changing.

Who will get the most from this tour

I would choose this tour for a dedicated Betis supporter, a football fan curious about Spanish clubs, or a family with children who want a simple behind-the-scenes activity. The trophy room, dressing rooms, and player route provide clear highlights without requiring a long attention span.

It also suits visitors who cannot attend a match but still want to understand how a stadium works on game day. The route is easy to follow: VIP viewing area, exhibition, hospitality spaces, dressing rooms, tunnel, and dugout.

You may want to skip it if your main goal is the atmosphere of Benito Villamarín. La Cartuja is the correct venue for the current tour, but it is not Betis’s normal home. The building can impress you while still feeling slightly detached from the club’s everyday identity.

I would also be cautious if your schedule is packed. The tour lasts about an hour on paper, but the actual visit can be shorter. That makes it easy to fit into a day, yet it may not feel substantial enough to justify a long journey across Seville for someone with little interest in football.

Practical details that can save time

Meet at the entrance to the Presidential Box beside Gate 2. The location is important because the tour does not begin at Benito Villamarín while renovation work continues.

The tour runs with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Italian. A bilingual guide such as Emilio may explain the tour first in Spanish and then in English, which is helpful for mixed-language groups. Check the available language and starting time when you select your date.

Wear comfortable shoes, since the route moves through several stadium areas. The supplied information does not specify accessibility arrangements, so contact the provider directly if you need a particular accommodation.

Take photographs when the guide allows them, especially in the presidential box, exhibition area, dressing rooms, and bench zone. The trophy display and player route are the strongest places for pictures, while the tunnel gives you the most football-focused frame.

Keep your expectations realistic about the press room. It is included only when available, so the core experience is the presidential box, exhibition, VIP areas, dressing rooms, tunnel, and pitch-side view.

Should you book the Real Betis Tour?

Book it if you want a low-cost look at the club’s trophies, dressing rooms, Tunnel Club, and match-day route. At $14, the access is worthwhile for football fans, and the one-hour format is easy to fit into a Seville itinerary.

Skip it if you want the full emotional setting of Real Betis’s traditional home. La Cartuja is impressive, but it is a temporary base while Benito Villamarín undergoes renovation. Also remember that the tour can feel rushed and may last closer to 30 minutes than a full hour.

My call: a good-value football stop, with one important condition. Book it for access and club history, not for the atmosphere of Betis’s usual stadium. If you accept that trade-off, the dressing rooms, trophy exhibition, and walk to the dugout make this a practical way to meet the Green and Whites.

FAQ

Where does the Real Betis Tour begin?

The meeting point is at the entrance to the Presidential Box beside Gate 2 of La Cartuja Stadium.

Does the tour take place at Benito Villamarín?

No. The tour currently takes place at La Cartuja Stadium because Benito Villamarín has been undergoing renovation since July 2025.

How long does the tour last?

The stated duration is one hour. Some visits may be shorter, with one recent visit lasting about 30 minutes.

Which languages are available?

Live guided tours are available in English, Spanish, and Italian.

What stadium areas are included?

The tour includes the presidential box, VIP areas, the exhibition hall and trophies, the Real Betis dressing room, the coaching staff’s dressing room, the changing-room tunnel, and the bench area overlooking the pitch. The press room is included only when available.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve the tour and pay later.