Wrigley Field Tour
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Wrigley Field Tour

Tickets & Visitor Guide to the Historic Home of the Chicago Cubs

1.5 hours👤 All ages$$

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Wrigley Field opened in 1914 and is the second-oldest ballpark in the major leagues, after Fenway Park in Boston. Home of the Chicago Cubs, it sits in the North Side neighborhood that took its nickname — Wrigleyville — and is woven into the city's identity. The ivy-covered brick outfield walls, the iconic red marquee, the manually operated center-field scoreboard, and the rooftop bleachers on the apartment buildings across the street are all part of its legend.

Guided ballpark tours take fans behind the scenes into spaces closed on game day — typically the dugouts, the field's edge, the historic clubhouse areas, the press box, and the seating bowl — while guides recount more than a century of Cubs history, from the long championship drought to the 2016 World Series title. Exact tour routes change depending on the season, events, and whether the team is home, so the specific stops and availability vary.

Because access and scheduling depend heavily on the baseball calendar, tours are most freely available outside game times and in the offseason. For baseball fans and architecture-of-sport enthusiasts, it's a rewarding stop and a reason to explore the North Side; pair it with a meal or a drink in Wrigleyville. If you'd rather see a game than tour the empty park, that's a separate ticket through the team.

What to Expect

Format

Guided walking tour of the ballpark, led by a guide, into behind-the-scenes areas closed on game day. Routes and stops vary with the schedule.

Best Time

Outside game times and in the offseason, when access to the most areas is possible. Availability tightens sharply during homestands.

Duration

About 1.5 hours of walking; wear comfortable shoes.

Tips

Check availability against the Cubs schedule — tours are limited or rerouted when the team is home. This is a tour of the ballpark, not a game; if you want to see the Cubs play, buy game tickets separately. Pair it with food or a drink in Wrigleyville to round out a North Side outing.

⚡ Quick Picks

Best For

Baseball fans and anyone drawn to historic sports venues — Wrigley is a piece of American sports history.

Families

Great for kids who love baseball; the behind-the-scenes access (dugouts, field edge) is a thrill. Less compelling for non-fans.

Couples

A fun outing for a sports-minded pair, especially combined with a Wrigleyville meal.

Pair With

Wrigleyville's bars and restaurants, and the North Side neighborhoods, make a natural pairing — it's away from the downtown core.

Time Needed

About 1.5 hours for the tour, plus time in the neighborhood.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Wrigley Field?

It opened in 1914, making it the second-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball after Boston's Fenway Park. It's been home to the Chicago Cubs for over a century.

What does the tour include?

Typically behind-the-scenes areas closed on game day — the dugouts, the field's edge, historic clubhouse areas, the press box, and the seating bowl — with guide narration on Cubs history. Exact stops vary by schedule.

Can I tour during baseball season?

Availability tightens during homestands and around events. Tours are most freely available outside game times and in the offseason. Always check the schedule first.

Is this the same as going to a game?

No — the tour is of the ballpark itself, separate from attending a Cubs game. Game tickets are booked separately through the team.

Where is Wrigley Field?

On the North Side, in the Wrigleyville neighborhood, away from downtown. Pair the visit with the area's bars and restaurants.

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