Camp Nou (FC Barcelona Stadium)

Camp Nou opened in 1957 with a capacity of 99,354 — at the time the largest stadium in Europe, a status it still holds. Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu is more famous internationally; Camp Nou is bigger, louder on derby days, and home to the most decorated club in Spanish football. If you have any interest in the sport, the stadium tour is one of Barcelona's genuine highlights.

The "Spotify Camp Nou Experience" runs along a fixed route: the visitor museum first (trophies, jerseys, the Ballon d'Or shelves), then through the press room, the visiting team's dressing room (Barcelona doesn't show their own), the tunnel where the players line up before kickoff, and out onto the pitch-side area. Then up to a vantage point in the stands. Phone cameras out the whole way; everyone takes the same photo at the tunnel.

A major renovation that started in 2023 means parts of the experience have shifted as construction progresses. The full reopening is targeted for 2026. Check the official site before you book — some sections may be temporarily closed and ticket prices fluctuate. The team has been playing home matches at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Montjuïc during construction, which is itself a remarkable thing to see if you can get a match ticket.

The stadium is in Les Corts, west of the city centre — 15 minutes on the L3 metro from Plaça Catalunya. Allow 90 minutes minimum for the tour. Match-day tickets sell out fast for big games (Real Madrid, Atlético) but mid-tier La Liga and Champions League fixtures are usually available a week ahead.