Roland Garros Stadium Tour Paris
Inside the Court Where Tennis History Happens
You walk the player corridor, stand in the presidential box, and tour the press and changing rooms at Roland Garros with a guide who anchors the tournament's history to the spaces themselves. Entry and guide are included; plan to arrive 15 minutes early. The new Philippe-Chatrier court and its engineering are part of the route.
Step-by-step itinerary
Guided tour of Roland Garros stadium
- Enter Roland Garros stadium
- Visit press rooms
- Explore changing rooms
- See presidential stand
- Walk corridor to clay court
- Learn about tennis champions
- Discover Philippe-Chatrier court secrets
The Experience
The corridor is already lined with tournament posters when you arrive—the one where players walk out onto the clay, where their footsteps have worn a path for decades. Your guide meets you fifteen minutes before the tour starts, and from there you move through the parts of Roland Garros that the crowd never sees: the press rooms where journalists file their stories, the changing areas where champions sit before they play, the presidential stand that overlooks everything. It's the kind of access that makes the stadium feel less like a landmark and more like a place where actual work happens.
The new Philippe-Chatrier court is the centerpiece—a technological and architectural shift that cost years to build and redesign. Your guide walks you through what changed, why it matters, and how the retractable roof altered the tournament itself. But the real pull is the stories: Björn Borg's discipline, Chris Evert's consistency, Steffi Graf's dominance, and Rafael Nadal's clay-court mastery, all threaded through the spaces where these players prepared and competed. The guide doesn't just name winners; they connect the anecdotes to the rooms you're standing in, so the history feels anchored to something physical, not abstract.
The tour moves at a steady pace through the stadium's working areas—no rushing, but no lingering either. Some spaces may be closed depending on what's happening at the venue that day, so flexibility matters. After the guided portion ends, you can browse the stadium shop, which stays open until 6:30pm. The whole experience is built for people who want to understand Roland Garros as a place, not just a name, and who don't mind arriving early to make sure they're not locked out.
What’s included
- Your tour includes a professional guide, entrance tickets to the stadium, and access to the press rooms, changing areas, presidential stand, and the player corridor leading to the clay court.
- You'll also see the Philippe-Chatrier court and its architectural features.
- The stadium shop is open before or after your tour (9:30am–6:30pm) if you want to browse.
Operated by Cultival
Is this one for you?Right for tennis fans who want to understand the tournament's spaces and history, not just watch from the stands. Arrive 15 minutes early—that's the only constraint, and it's what keeps the tour on schedule and the group moving together.
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Can I visit Roland Garros stadium year-round?
The tour operates, but some spaces may be inaccessible depending on tournament activity or events scheduled at the venue on your visit date.
What's included in the tour?
A professional guide and entrance tickets. Access to the press rooms, changing rooms, presidential stand, player corridor, and the Philippe-Chatrier court. The stadium shop is open before or after the tour (9:30am–6:30pm).
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. Infants and small children can use a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though you'll be walking through multiple areas of the stadium.
What happens if I arrive late?
Latecomers will not be accepted, and no refund will be issued. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
How do I get to Roland Garros?
Public transportation options are available nearby. The stadium is located in Paris's 16th arrondissement; check local transit for the best route from your hotel.








