Ultimate Manchester United: 4 Day Football Adventure in Manchester

CANTONA’S CLUB

Manchester United’s Theatre of Dreams. Where a Frenchman was crowned King. Loved worldwide. Remember Giggs, Best and Beckham, Busby, Big Ron and Sir Alex himself. No English club has won more trophies, including 20 league titles and the ‘98-’99 Treble. These are the Red Devils. So pop your collar. Football lives here.

He dribbles, He shoots! CANTONA NA NA

“When Cantona scored the late winner against Pool in the ‘96 FA Cup final to win us the double. It wasn’t a great game at Wembley but we had Eric the King back from suspension and his volley in the 86th minute was a thing of premium beauty. Taking the cup from Liverpool was glorious.”

Owen, United fan

Trip highlights

Football-themed walking tour, including iconic murals

Connect with Withington Walls, the team behind the iconic Marcus Rashford mural. Learn how Marcus has contributed to the community, bringing the red and blue sides of the city together to feed underprivileged children.

Manchester United masterclass of style

Nothing represents Manchester United’s heritage like their classic jerseys. See and hear how the style has changed over time but how the classic red shirts will always outlive the colourful iterations – green and yellow anyone?

group of friends walking down street eating burger

Watch a home game at the iconic Old Trafford

Old Trafford has seen some incredible footballing moments over the years, many of which were supplied by our very own King Eric! Matchdays here are electric, the fan’s expectations are only matched by their vociferous dislike of the club’s corporate owners, brace yourself!

Itinerary

DAY 1 - WARM UP: Connect with your Trip Captain and team mates

Learn about community impact at the Marcus Rashford mural

Walk Deansgate and deep dive United’s iconic jerseys through the years

Cheer for the chef at a Mancunian pop-up dinner at Hatch
DAY 2 - EXPERIENCE THE PASSION: Take the ultimate Old Trafford Stadium tour

Tuck into a pub lunch in the buzzing Northern Quarter

Learn the history of Man U on a Mancunian football masterclass with a local Red Devils expert
DAY 3 - THE BIG MATCH: Morning to yourself before kicking out to Old Trafford

Pre-match pints and build up at Tollgate Manchester

Follow the seagulls to the match of the year in the Theatre of Dreams

Down drinks and debrief around the stadium post-match
DAY 4 - FULL TIME: Debrief with some post-match analysis over breakfast with new friends.

Time to head home – which match will we see you at next?

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Accommodation

Your accommodations are hand-selected for each and every game from a portfolio of rigorously-vetted hotels. Our trip design team prioritizes location, proximity to activities, comfort, and design to ensure your stay is a goal, every time. In Manchester, we often stay at hotels such as hotel indigo, the Marriott V&A or similar.

Inclusions

What's Included

GAME SEATS: The superfan experience in all its passion and glory
MASTERCLASS: Deep dive into local football culture, led by a local personality
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: An inside look at the legendary stadiums of football's greatest cities
CITY WALKING TOUR: Get to know the home team's stomping grounds with a football-themed city walking tour
HUMAN-FIRST: Discover the food bank charity that Marcus Rashford has done so much for. Meet the team behind the mural and experience the work this community focused organisation does to feed local children.
TRIP CAPTAIN: A Trip Captain is available 24/7 to host and enhance your experience. Trip Captains are local experts and fans who are there to make sure you're having the trip of a lifetime!
FOOD & DRINKS: Breakfast is included every morning along with three group meals. Plus, we'll celebrate with a nightly round of drinks on Eric!

Reasons to Book

ULTIMATE MASTERCLASS

All trips are vetted by the King, Eric Cantona himself, to maximize the most important aspect – passion.

FOOTBALL TRAVEL EXPERTS

Our exceptional experiences are led by local football fanatics who know the heart and the soul of their club inside and out.

FAN CHANT WORKSHOP

We provide the most authentic and action packed football fan experiences imaginable

FIND YOUR VOICE

We connect you to a community of passionate football fans who are the beating heart of the football experience

Amazing from start to finish!

After finding this ‘once in a lifetime’ experience for my husband’s birthday it was a no brainer! From the minute we booked, the team acknowledged and knew who we were, being on hand with any questions. Upon arriving in Marseille, the team welcomed us at the hotel and were extremely accommodating with our later than planned arrival! And from that moment onwards, they were approachable, friendly, helpful, fun and extremely clear in organising a group of 50+!

I wasn’t sure how we would find an itinerary based trip, usually deciding what we do each day when away, but honestly, we would do it again in a heartbeat. The planned activities were all 10/10, unforgettable experiences – and the amount of ‘free time’ you get inbetween to do your own thing and explore the area balances it all out.

The trip was surreal, an experience you wouldn’t ever dream possible (especially for my Husband, meeting and spending two days with his all time football hero!!).

Don’t even hesitate when considering booking, the memories you make and the people you meet are worth every penny!

Thank you again to Dharma and LookingFC for making my husband one happy man 😂🙌🏻 and for giving us the trip of a lifetime!

– Jess Southworth

Marseille. Cantona. Magnifique!

The Looking FC team managed to capture an exclusive, authentic and local football experience for travelers from all around the world. From learning about the culture in Marseille to the many activities with Eric Cantona, the trip went beyond my expectations!

-F Khan

A unique experience!

A unique experience! Meeting King Eric Cantona was incredible! Dharma, Looking FC and his wonderful crew made a dream come true! Lots of new friends coming from all over the world made this trip and my birthday something to remember for the rest of my life!

– Eric

FAQs

WHAT AIRPORT/TRAIN STATION SHOULD I ARRIVE INTO?: Train Station: Piccadilly Train station, Victoria Train Station
Airport: Manchester Airport (MAN)
WHAT’S THE FOOD LIKE?: The Manchester food scene has never been better. Think trendy pop-ups and delicious street food. Here you’ll find dishes from all over the world, so there’s something for every taste.
DO I NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO THIS CITY?: We strongly advise that you review official travel requirements for your country of departure and arrival before confirming any booking, as requirements for travel visas do vary based on your nationality and final destination.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?: Bring your phone, lucky club scarf, strong stadium singing voice, and a profound desire to get under the skin of one of the most passionate sporting cities on earth.
HOW MUCH FREE TIME WILL I HAVE?: We’ve designed our trips to maximize your time in the city and our days are pretty action packed. All activities are optional, however, and you are welcome to dip in and out of the experiences as you wish. We’ve planned the itineraries to ensure you have some downtime on most afternoons.
ARE THERE ANY CASUAL 5-A-SIDE GAMES IN TOWN I COULD PARTICIPATE IN?: Casual games are played most nights of the week. If you would like to join as a ‘ringer’ please let your Trip Captain know.

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