Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Welcome to the History of Arsenal Football Club Walking Tour! Join qualified Islington & Clerkenwell guide and lifelong fan Jon Cox on this 90-minute guided walk through the story of one of London’s most iconic clubs.
Starting at Arsenal tube station—the only Underground station named after a football club—we uncover its unique link to Arsenal’s move to North London.
Discover Arsenal’s origins as Dial Square FC in Woolwich in 1886, founded by workers at the Royal Arsenal, and follow its journey north to Islington—a true London tale of ambition and transformation.
Walk in the footsteps of legends as we visit the iconic Highbury Stadium, Arsenal’s spiritual home, before continuing to the im...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
Arsenal
Meet outside Arsenal Underground Station at the junction of Gillespie Road & Highbury Hill. You guide will be wearing an official Islington Walks badge with his name on it.
Return
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The tour ends outside The Armoury (Arsenal Merchandise Shop), Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Rd, London N7 7AJ.
Arsenal Football Club History Walk
London
About
Welcome to the History of Arsenal Football Club Walking Tour! Join qualified Islington & Clerkenwell guide and lifelong fan Jon Cox on this 90-minute guided walk through the story of one of London’s most iconic clubs.
Starting at Arsenal tube station—the only Underground station named after a football club—we uncover its unique link to Arsenal’s move to North London.
Discover Arsenal’s origins as Dial Square FC in Woolwich in 1886, founded by workers at the Royal Arsenal, and follow its journey north to Islington—a true London tale of ambition and transformation.
Walk in the footsteps of legends as we visit the iconic Highbury Stadium, Arsenal’s spiritual home, before continuing to the im...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
Arsenal
Meet outside Arsenal Underground Station at the junction of Gillespie Road & Highbury Hill. You guide will be wearing an official Islington Walks badge with his name on it.
Return
9C3XHV3Q+PWV
The tour ends outside The Armoury (Arsenal Merchandise Shop), Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Rd, London N7 7AJ.
Itinerary
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Arsenal Football Club
Walk the Story of Arsenal Football Club – A Proper North London Football Experience
Join us on a 90-minute guided walking tour through North London as we trace the journey of Arsenal Football Club—from its gritty beginnings in Woolwich to the global giant it is today. This isn’t just a stroll past a stadium… it’s the story behind the badge.
From the club’s beginnings as Woolwich Arsenal to the revolutionary impact of Herbert Chapman, you’ll discover the moments that shaped one of England’s greatest teams.
Visit the iconic Highbury Stadium before walking on to the impressive Emirates Stadium—where past and present come together. Hear the stories behind the legends, explore the club’s rich history, and see details most visitors miss.
Perfect for football fans, history lovers, and anyone wanting to experience a different side of London.
