School & Group Football Tours

Fuel your team’s enthusiasm with bespoke school football tours as well as organised excursions for a range of different groups including Universities, Clubs & the Military. Visit a top training camp and see how the beautiful game is played across the world, or battle it out on the pitch on an unforgettable tailor-made football tour.

The tour was outstanding and extremely well-planned by the Edwin Doran team. We took 4 netball teams and 2 football teams as our first long-haul tour and did not regret running this trip. The fixtures were excellent and the cultural experience gave students once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

The Chalfonts Community College

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM AN EDWIN DORAN Football Tour

Whether planning school football tours or a variety of different group trips, our unparalleled knowledge and expertise mean we can provide you with perfectly matched fixtures and an experience to remember.

With our huge range of contacts in schools and clubs of all levels, you can be sure of well-matched fixtures and access to the best facilities on our football tours.

From helping you promote your football tour and complete risk assessments to providing 24-hour phone assistance while you are away, we support you every step of the way.

Tap into the fervour of the world’s most popular sport and choose from a diverse choice of destinations, from the most popular to those off the beaten track.

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF Football

Football around the world

See how the beautiful game is played across the world and learn from the locals on tailor-made school football tours as well as organised trips for a range of groups including Universities, Clubs, and the Military. From German pragmatism or Italian passion to South American flair and raw South African talent, your team can learn a lot from the local playing style on a football tour abroad.

Watch high-profile games in famous stadiums and catch the highlights of your host country on exciting excursions. With our huge range of contacts in schools and clubs of all levels, you can be sure of well-matched fixtures and access to the best facilities on our football tours. Train at Benifica’s Caixa Futebol Campus in the Algarve and enjoy pro coaching with club staff from Fiorentina to LA Galaxy.

Unforgettable excursions

We build your perfect itinerary, balancing training and fixtures with fun activities. Go diving with turtles off Barbados, learn gaucho skills on a ranch in Argentina, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef or spot big game on safari in South Africa. Soak up the culture of Europe’s major cities, from the cobbled streets of Brussels to the architectural delights of Barcelona and the delicious cuisine of Italy.

Browse our selection of football tours to see where in the world your sport could take you!

What our customers say about us

We know we craft incredible school football tours as well as excursions for a variety of different groups, but it’s better to hear it from the people who have travelled with us…

Kimbolton School

Football & Hockey tour to South Africa

“A superb tour brilliantly put together by Edwin Doran. From the first conversations about the trip, through the launch meeting, planning and time on the ground all staff communication was first-rate. Everything ran smoothly thanks to ED’s organisation allowing the group and myself to enjoy the wonderful experience of touring South Africa fully!”

GUILDFORD COUNTY SCHOOL

Football, netball & rugby tour to Spain

“This was our first tour as a school and it was a total success. The students enjoyed the knowledge of the coaches and the format of the whole tour. It made running our first trip a very enjoyable experience for all.”

Skinners Academy

Football tour to the Netherlands

“From the beginning, the Edwin Doran team were incredibly supportive to help us deliver a memorable sports tour for our students. We were impressed with the quality of everything. The students had a great time, from start to finish we knew we were in safe hands with Edwin Doran. Thank you for your continuous support throughout the whole experience, we will definitely be using Edwin Doran again!”

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faq’s

Do we need travel insurance?

Yes. We provide travel insurance in partnership with Endsleigh Insurance which offers a policy specifically designed for your tour itinerary.

When will I receive my tour’s fixture list?

We aim to confirm all fixtures 4 weeks prior to travel. However, this is dependent on the destination. Fixtures may only be finalised closer to departure as we rely on the goodwill of teachers and coaches around the world.

How do you aim to get the right standard of fixtures?

Upon booking, we will send a group information form which will ask for further information regarding your fixture requirements, including team strengths. We will also arrange a virtual meeting or phone call to discuss your teams in more detail.

What vaccinations will we need for travel?

We can advise on mandatory health requirements; however, we are not medical experts. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain proper and detailed medical advice at least 2 months prior to travel for the latest health requirements, recommendations for your destination and any costs.