Ultimate Arsenal Stadium Walking Tour
London
Explore the exteriors of Arsenal's Emirates and Highbury Stadiums on a guided walking tour. Learn about the club's history, see the famous Arsenal cannons, and visit local pubs and cafés.
Arsenal Stadiums Exterior Walking Tour in North London
This guided walking tour explores the exteriors of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and Highbury Stadium, ideal for football fans and local history enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore the exteriors of Arsenal's Emirates and Highbury Stadiums
- Learn about the club's history, from its origins in Woolwich to its rise to fame
- Discover stories of legendary players, managers, and key figures
- Visit classic Arsenal pubs and local matchday culture spots (view-only)
- See cannons, murals, statues, and exterior displays around the Emirates
Description
Meet your guide, a lifelong Arsenal supporter, outside Costa Coffee at Finsbury Park Station. The tour begins through the quiet backstreets of Highbury and Islington, offering insight into North London neighborhoods beyond matchdays. Along the way, explore local stories, famous Arsenal pubs, cafés, and eateries often missed by visitors.
The first major stop is Highbury, Arsenal's historic home from 1913 to 2006. Known for its stunning Art Deco East Stand façade, now Grade II listed, Highbury remains architecturally significant. Learn about the memorable matches, iconic players, and managers that shaped this renowned football ground and the club’s strong local ties.
Next, proceed towards the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal's modern home. Hidden viewpoints reveal the stadium’s impressive scale, perfect for photography. At the Emirates, see the famous Arsenal cannons, symbolizing the club’s military origins at the Royal Arsenal factory in Woolwich and how that heritage influences its identity.
Climb the stadium steps to experience an open-air museum featuring murals, statues, artwork, player profiles, and historic displays that chronicle Arsenal Football Club’s legacy.
Includes
- Guided tour of the exterior of Emirates Stadium
- Guided tour of the exterior of Highbury Stadium
- Detailed history of Arsenal Football Club
- Stories of legendary players, managers, and key figures
- Viewing the Arsenal cannons and learning about the club’s nickname
- Arsenal murals, artwork, statues, and historical displays
- Exploration of Highbury's Grade II listed Art Deco architecture
- Visit to Arsenal Underground Station with historical insights
- Walk through historic streets, back alleys, and residential areas
- Visits to famous Arsenal pubs, cafés, and local eateries
- Hidden viewpoints and unique photo opportunities
- Guidance from a lifelong Arsenal supporter and local expert
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting point
Important Information
- This tour covers only the exteriors of Emirates Stadium and Highbury and does not include entry inside either stadium.
- The tour ends opposite a notable Chinese street-food restaurant, ideal for extending your North London experience.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and wear comfortable shoes for walking. The best times to join are on dry days outside matchdays for a relaxed experience.
