Though football may not move mountains, it does at least mobilise much of the planet. Especially when we're talking about Real Madrid. With more than 200 million fans around the world, the club is firmly at the top of the league. So it's not surprising that, after the Prado Museum, SantiagoBernabeu Stadium is the most popular destination for tourists visiting Madrid. The Tour del Bernabeu is a tribute to the galactic team and to every inch of the ground under their feet.

The tour begins with a panoramic view from the top of the stadium, offering an overview of the ground with its nearly 80,000 empty seats and creating an impression of appropriate enormity. Then there's a walk through the stands and facilities, stopping off at the presidential box and in the locker room to see the idols' lockers, the showers and the jacuzzi. Then the fans follow the same passageway through which their heroesCasillas, Ronaldo and Beckham have passed on their way to perform their magic on the field. Once there, you can tread the turf they've trod and relive the legendary passes, moves and shots. After photos on the players' bench, the serious fan will want to visit the Trophy Room with its display of 29 League Cups, nine European Cups, three Intercontinental Cups, the EuropeanSupercup and the award for the best team of the twentieth century bestowed by FIFA. A final stop at the shop offers the chance to leave with your own galactic strip, scarf and other souvenirs.