Legends stadium tour

Discussion in 'Arsenal Tickets and Travel' started by 5280Gunner, Sep 23, 2010.

  1. 5280Gunner

    5280Gunner New Member

    Apr 7, 2009
    Denver, CO, USA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hey gang,

    I'm going to London in about a month, and I'm planning on taking a Legends Tour of the Emirates.

    Have any of you have taken a Legends Tour, and if so, which guide would you recommend?

    Thanks for any advice.
     
  2. HomeatHighbury

    Mar 25, 2006
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    I had Charlie George.
     
  3. arsenalgirl30016

    Dec 10, 2003
    Flo Rida
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hands down Charlie George. Great man and great insight into the club then and now!
     
  4. ArsenalTexan3

    ArsenalTexan3 Member

    Arsenal
    Sep 24, 2002
    Jakarta
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I also had Kenny Sampson.
     
  5. deaner1971

    deaner1971 Member+

    Aug 10, 2005
    Columbus, Ohio
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    "Charlie, Charlie, Charlie, Charlie

    Born is the King of Highbury."

    Mr. Charlie George is absolutely great. Obviously a true legend but also just a really, really nice guy.

    My wife didn't know that much about Arsenal back when we toured Highbury. She is, however, a huge OSU fan. When Mr. George learned that, he proceeded to sit and talk to her about the Big Ten.

    He had become familiar with college football while playing in Minnesota back during the NASL.

    Just a really thoughtful thing to do to take time away from the tour to find a subject with which my wife could feel more involved/comfortable.
     
  6. red & wite army

    red & wite army I ain't no drama queen!

    Jan 15, 2005
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Unforgettable experience with Charlie George.
    Thoroughly enthusiastic bloke. I got a signed photo in my 'goodie bag', as well as a quality cannon keyring. Definitely worth it.

    [​IMG]
     
  7. 5280Gunner

    5280Gunner New Member

    Apr 7, 2009
    Denver, CO, USA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thanks for the insight, guys. Sounds like it's pretty unanimous about Charlie. I can't wait for my first trip to London and finally catching a couple games in person!
     
  8. goonermaui

    goonermaui Arsenal No Ka 'Oi

    May 12, 2006
    Lahaina Maui
    Make sure to add at least an extra hour on to your itinerary after the tour,
    for your visit to the museum, located next to the stadium.

    A free pass will be included in your tour pack.

    Just when you thought that there is no greater feeling in the world, than walking down the players tunnel with Charlie.... you walk down the stairs of the museum, and the history and insight that Charlie imparted on you, will.............

    well, you'll see.;)

    As for me...there were tears.:eek:

    Me & Charlie.jpg
     
  9. 5280Gunner

    5280Gunner New Member

    Apr 7, 2009
    Denver, CO, USA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, sadly, Charlie isn't doing any tours while I'm going to be in London, so I booked a Perry Groves tour. We all live in his world, so I'm sure it'll be fun! :)
     
  10. goonermaui

    goonermaui Arsenal No Ka 'Oi

    May 12, 2006
    Lahaina Maui
    That's the spirit!!:)

    And again...please, please, please, stop by the museum.
     
  11. 5280Gunner

    5280Gunner New Member

    Apr 7, 2009
    Denver, CO, USA
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Absolutely... I'm setting aside the entire morning and afternoon to soak in Highbury, the Emirates, and some of the surrounding pubs... the museum, outside of the stadium tour itself, is the thing I'm most looking forward to.
     
  12. goonermaui

    goonermaui Arsenal No Ka 'Oi

    May 12, 2006
    Lahaina Maui
    We had a similar thread a while back, and the culmination of it,
    was a video greeting from the museum, which I linked to the thread.

    It's free, and is in the second half of the museum.

    Might be kinda fun to do the same thing again.

    I'll P.M. you my e-mail address.

    Also....if you're perusing Armoury Square, you just might see my name.:)
     
  13. HomeatHighbury

    Mar 25, 2006
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    I've never gone into the museum.
     
  14. zim13

    zim13 New Member

    Jul 22, 2009
    Phoenixville
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    WE got the tour with Charlie George a couple of weeks back. Everything stated earlier is spot on. When he asked where we were from, Philadelphia, he made a point to come over to my Wife and I to chat whenever a time came where people were taking pictures. He was telling us about his time playing in Minneapolis in the NASL and asked about our team now. Well worth the few extra dollars.
     
  15. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
    United States
    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    [​IMG]
    What more is there to say?
     
  16. goonermaui

    goonermaui Arsenal No Ka 'Oi

    May 12, 2006
    Lahaina Maui
    Only this, me old mate.;)

    [​IMG]
     
  17. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
    United States
    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yup. In that photo, McClintock's expression = pure relief!
     
  18. Boogie_Down

    Boogie_Down Member+

    Jul 7, 2010
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm going to try to take this tour next week when I'm in London. Can it be booked a day or two in advance? What about same day booking?
     
  19. NorthBank

    NorthBank Member+

    Arsenal; NYRB
    United States
    Mar 29, 2006
    Connecticut
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's been a few years but I recall booking it weeks if not months ahead. The popular guides book up (Charlie being top of the list I figure).

    I envy you... I haven't been able to make it back over since 2008, when I did the tour w/ Charlie. Enjoy!!

    And I hope you've got your match tickets squared away also.
     
  20. And_ROOS

    And_ROOS Member+

    Dec 30, 2006
    Melbourne, Aus
    Thought i would bump this, heading into London this Saturday from the land down under, not sure i can take in a game but not missing a stadium tour with a legend (think i got Mr George as well haha but might be Groves). Anything i should make sure not to miss?

    Ill be taking my time and taking it all in, thats for sure. But i often get waaaayyyyy too excitable and miss things.
     
  21. antifan

    antifan Member+

    Aug 14, 2004
    The Scottie
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You should definitely head down to the Eaglet Pub before a game and meet up with Lanesra and the Grimster.
     
  22. HomeatHighbury

    Mar 25, 2006
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    France
    quoted for truth
     
  23. goonermaui

    goonermaui Arsenal No Ka 'Oi

    May 12, 2006
    Lahaina Maui
    I concur with my learned colleagues above, and would also like to
    suggest that you use the voucher enclosed with your tour,
    that gives you entry to the museum.

    Add an extra hour, on to your plans for that day, and spend it at the museum......please!!!

    You wont regret it.

    May I also suggest a visit to Lords while you are there.

    http://www.lords.org/history/tours-of-lords/

    You could buy a nice replica of The Ashes urn.

    After all......

    .... there's no way that an Australian will ever take home the real one. :p

    Seriously though, a trip to Lords is well worth it, and is very easy to get to, by tube.
     
  24. goonermaui

    goonermaui Arsenal No Ka 'Oi

    May 12, 2006
    Lahaina Maui
    Oh, and, if you're in the lift with Charlie George, and it goes a bit quiete,

    ....whistle the theme song from.. 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. ;):D
     
  25. The Grimster

    The Grimster Member

    Apr 22, 2005
    Edmonton
    I believe that is the Legends Pub Tour
     

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