Hampden Park is the home of Scottish football. It is the national stadium, where Scotland play their home internationals and the Scottish Cup Final is held, and it has hosted European Cup and Champions League finals as well as matches at the London 2012 Olympics. In its early twentieth-century heyday, Hampden was the largest stadium in the world, and attendances of well over 100,000 are part of its legend. Today it sits among the terraced streets of Mount Florida on the south side of Glasgow, easy to reach from the city centre. The two-hour guided tour combines the stadium with the Scottish Football Museum, which is one of the best sport museums in Britain. You visit the players' changing rooms, walk through the tunnel and out to the pitch, see the cup presentation area, and explore the museum, where the guide tells the stories behind the trophies. Reviewers mention interactive features such as goal-kicking challenges, which delight children. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Practical details
Hampden Park is at Letherby Drive, Mount Florida, G42 9BA. The nearest rail stations are Mount Florida and King's Park, both a short walk from the ground, and bus services run from the city centre. You select a start time when booking, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour. The booking page does not say how match days affect the tour, so check with the operator if you are visiting on a fixture day or when events are held.
What to expect
The tour is a mix of walking and talking, with time for photos in the tunnel and on the pitch edge, which is a rare chance to stand where the national team walks out. The museum is the highlight for many visitors, with galleries covering the story of the game from its Scottish origins, great players and teams, the women's game and the culture of the supporters. You do not need to be a football expert to enjoy it, and the guide's stories are accessible to all.
How it fits in a trip
Hampden is a natural companion to a Celtic Park tour, giving you the national stadium and a club ground on the same visit. It also sits close to Queen's Park, the Victorian park on the south side, and to the Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park, so combine it with a day on the south side of the city. Wear comfortable shoes, and if the weather is cold, a jacket, as the pitch area is open to the air.
What to expect
The experience
A guided tour of Scotland's national stadium, including the players' changing rooms, the tunnel, the pitch side and the Scottish Football Museum.
Best time
A non-match day when the stadium is quiet; check with the operator if you are visiting around a fixture.
How long
About two hours.
Tips
Choose your start time at booking, wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket for the pitch side.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Football fans and families who want to see the national stadium and a good sport museum.
- Families
- Excellent for children, with interactive features in the museum, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.
- Couples
- A fun, unusual day out for sport-loving couples.
- Pair with
- Celtic Park for a club ground, or the Burrell Collection and Pollok Country Park on the south side.
- Time needed
- Allow half a day with travel from the city centre.
Good questions
How long is the Hampden Park tour?+
It lasts about two hours.
What does the tour include?+
It covers the players' changing rooms, the tunnel, a walk onto the pitch, the cup presentation area and the Scottish Football Museum.
Is the tour accessible?+
The tour page describes it as wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How do I get to Hampden Park?+
Take a train to Mount Florida or King's Park and walk a short way, or use buses from the city centre.
Can I cancel?+
Free cancellation is offered up to 24 hours before the start time.
