Football tours are becoming an increasingly popular way to see the world as football is played in almost every country worldwide and we have been fortunate to arrange tours to many of the finest football destinations. The experience of arranging these tours means our knowledge in this area is extensive and we would be delighted to pass on our expertise to you for your next football tour and ensure you get the most out of the experience.
Our team of football tour co-ordinators are actively involved in football, as players, coaches or spectators; even if just in our own 5-a-side team! We have participated in many overseas tours as players or tour leaders giving us an unrivalled understanding as to the components required to organise an excellent football tour for your football team.
A Tailored Football Tour Experience
We arrange football tours in 2026 for a range of football teams; from professional senior sides to social football club teams, (both male & female), universities, schools football teams, youth and junior football teams as well as football teams from the British Armed Forces. We can enter your football team in a number of prestigious football festivals and football tournaments adding an excellent focus for your players or arrange individual fixtures to suit your needs.
We will carefully select your accommodation to best suit the age and composition of your group and allow you to choose how you travel to your tour destination in line with your requirements and create a memorable football tour package for you. We can also arrange various sight-seeing excursions to further enhance your football experience. Whether you are looking for football tours to Holland, 2026 football tours to Spain or anywhere else, we can help to provide your entire team with a memorable time.
We invite you to browse the section of our website for your type of football team and once you have viewed the various football tours available and learned about some of the teams we have taken on tour, please complete our football tour enquiry form and we will be delighted to provide you with a full detailed itinerary and information pack. We would also encourage you to contact us by telephone, as we pride ourselves on our personal service and the expertise of our team of football tours co-ordinators.
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| If you are touring to the location of a top flight team such as Amsterdam, Barcelona or Los Angeles, including a stadium tour within your itinerary is an excellent addition to the tour’s football. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Burleigh Travel arranges customised football tours for youth, adult, school, and club teams both domestically within the UK and internationally. Tours include friendly matches, tournament participation, festival entries, training camps, and combined cultural or sightseeing activities. We tailor every itinerary to your group’s age, ability and objectives. Whether you’re travelling to Europe, Internationally, or within the UK, we manage all logistics—fixtures, transport, accommodation, local coordination—so your focus stays on performance and experience. With over 30 years of experience arranging sports tours, we understand exactly what teams need for a successful and rewarding football tour. Our staff’s football knowledge ensures that matches, rest, travel, and off-field activities are balanced to deliver a memorable and high-value tour.
We use our network of football clubs, local associations, and tournament organisers to match your team with suitable opponents. We consider your age group, skill level, and preferred style of competition to propose fixtures that are competitive yet fair. Before finalising, we present match proposals for your review and adjust as needed. We also take travel distance and recovery time into account, ensuring the schedule isn’t overly taxing for players. For tournaments or festival formats, we advise on which level category is most appropriate. This approach ensures your team gains from meaningful games without burn-out or mismatches. Thanks to Burleigh Travel’s 30+ years in organising international football tours, our established relationships with clubs and organisers allow us to arrange fixtures that perfectly suit your level and objectives.
A comprehensive football tour package from Burleigh Travel typically includes match coordination, accommodation, transport, local logistics, and on-site support. We handle booking of hotels, or alternative stays, group transfers, and airport or ground transport. Match scheduling may include friendly fixtures or tournament entries, with referees and match hosts arranged. Local staff provide liaison and troubleshooting during the tour. Optional extras, such as meals, sightseeing, training sessions, video analysis sessions or team dinners can also be included.
We highly recommend booking your football tour 9 to 12 months in advance, especially for international destinations or popular tournaments, to secure the best rates, accommodation, and match slots. For domestic or European tours during less busy periods, 6 to 9 months may occasionally suffice, but earlier planning maximises flexibility and quality. Advanced scheduling allows for better negotiation, fixture matching, and travel logistics, reducing stress and surprises. It also gives players, families, and supporters adequate time to prepare financially, organise travel arrangements, and train optimally. While we accept later bookings, early engagement leads to more seamless and high-value tours.
The cost of a football tour depends on a number of key factors: destination, group size, accommodation level, transport mode, number and level of fixtures, and added extras like training facilities or sightseeing. We prepare transparent quotes showing cost per participant and clearly outline inclusions and exclusions (meals, tournament fees, insurance, etc.). Larger groups tend to reduce per-person costs. We can also offer tiered options (standard, premium) to suit different budgets. Payment structures are typically divided by deposit, instalments, and final payment. Because of bulk purchasing, we negotiate favourable rates on your behalf and pass those savings to you.
Beginning your planning is straightforward: reach out with your team’s details—age category, desired dates, preferred destinations, group size, and objectives. We’ll then prepare a draft itinerary and proposal tailored to your needs. Once reviewed and approved, we take care of everything: booking travel and accommodation, securing fixtures, local coordination, and support. You’ll receive full documentation, contacts, and updates throughout. During the tour, we remain available for on-site support and adjustment. Our goal is to make the process of organising a football tour smooth and stress-free, so your team can enjoy the experience and focus on performance.
