Ultimate Real Madrid: 4 Day Football Adventure in Madrid

It’s the royal club of Spain, the second highest-earning club in the world, and one of the most widely supported. It’s never been relegated from La Liga, with a trophy cabinet almost as big as the 81,000 capacity Estadio Santiago Bernebéu including the most Champions Leagues ever. From di Stefano to Zidane, Real Madrid is the football of the Gods!

“2002. The Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen. Two Madrid players, two legends, Raúl and Zidane, two goals, giving us our ninth European cup, and bringing us so close to La Décima we could almost taste it. Raúl’s goal, a curious mixture of perceptive cunning and cheerful scruffiness, followed by Zidane’s outrageous winning volley. Perfection.”

Angela, Real Madrid fan

Trip highlights

There are stadiums and then there is Santiago Bernabéu

Fear doesn’t exist here. Experience a unique perspective of this incredible stadium, home to Real Madrid since 1947.

Take your learning to another level with a Madrid masterclass

Get the scoop on life behind the scenes at Real Madrid with an expert such as El País football journalist, Pablo Van de Rusten.

Go behind the scenes with legendary Madrid peñas

Eat, drink, and play with the fans of Madrid’s legendary peñas. Community values are vital to Real Madrid’s success on and off the pitch. We’ll bring you into the heart of this thriving subculture.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - WARM UP: Join your Trip Captain and new fan friends

Kick off with a tour of the sacred Bernabéu stadium

Discover Madrid’s famous footy sights with this ball-by-ball walking tour

Munch tapas at Los Chanquetes, and dine at Real Madrid player-owned Sanchis Bar Marisquera
DAY 2 - EXPERIENCE THE PASSION: Discover the street art and culture of iconic Madrid neighbourhood Lavapiès

It’s the hora de comer at the famous Mercado de San Fernando

Visit Los Dragones de Lavapiès football charity providing footy training for underprivileged kids

Pre-match say salud and banter at a peña Madridista
DAY 3 - THE BIG MATCH: Breakfast at the Rastro Café el Pavón in Madrid’s Sunday flea market

Go big on a Madrid masterclass with a top El País footy writer

Learn the chants with peña al Ataque

Football is go at the Bernabéu followed by post-match celebrations
Day 4 - Departure: 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 prioritises location, proximity to activities, comfort, and design to ensure your stay is a goal, every time. In Madrid, we often stay at hotels such as the ibis styles, the Novotella las Ventas 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: You'll learn the songs and cheers to yell with the ultras in our authentic superfan chant workshop, courtesy of our peñas connections
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

CURATED BY CANTONA

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.

AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

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

COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION

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

A football fanatics dream trip

I went with Looking FC to Buenos Aires for the Superclassico, and it was everything and more.

Our trip captain Dani & everyone at Looking (Shout out to Adam) were super helpful and planned everything brilliantly. By having a local as the trip captain, it felt like we got a real look at the authentic football culture as opposed to a more corporate feel which was great.

This was the best futbol experience of my life!

Looking FC had a lot of surprises for us every day. Everyone in their staff was great.

I highly recommend this trip to anyone that breathes futobol.

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Looking FC were outstanding. It was so well organised and run by brilliant people.
Our Buenos Aires guide, Dani, was amazing and knew the best places to go, and what to expect from the game.
Adam was always on had for any questions or issues, and sorted them out quickly.
If you’re looking for a great football trip, I’d definitely recommend Looking FC.

FAQs

WHAT AIRPORT/TRAIN STATION SHOULD I ARRIVE INTO?: Airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
Train Station: Madrid Atocha Train Station
WHAT’S THE FOOD LIKE?: Delicious! Madrileño cuisine is way more than tapas and paella. From traditional taverns to five-star hot-spots and everything in between.
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.