Yankee Stadium Tours

Worst tour ever! Don’t waste your time or money. You can see everything at a game except the press box, which isn’t anything special. I own a chair, piece of the old dugout bench from the old stadium and had a ball thrown to me from Mariano Riviera… and this tour made me sad to be a Yankees fan.

Hugely disappointing stadium tour.
I’ve done stadium tours around the world and expected better from the Yankees, a club with a lot of history.
The security team (appeared to be contracted by Securitas) were tediously officious. We were brayed at to stay within the penned confines of the holding area (no visitors were actually moving around). Security personnel then followed the group and shouted the moment anyone so much as touched the white line separating the concourse from the seats. A child was reprimanded for going past the white line to see over the seats — having not actually been told beforehand that it wasn’t allowed. The tour guide appeared put out by the security team — at one point waving a hand dismissively having been told they couldn’t go to a particular area.
The guide was friendly enough, but the hallmark of a good tour guide is giving you historical or insider anecdotes. There were none. One of the most successful clubs in the history of sport and no context was given to areas of interest.
The tour itself was abysmal. 20 minutes in the museum, which was fine but not inspiring, 20 minutes in the memorial park, which was quite dull after the first minute or two, and less than 10 minutes in the press box. We were told to ask questions to be able to extend the tour. I feel that if the group doesn’t have questions, it’s the guide’s job to generate interest. I love stadium tours, but I don’t know what I don’t know. I can’t ask questions about a team or stadium that is not well-​known to me.
No clubhouse, no dugouts, no field, no bullpen. If security wouldn’t have hunted me down in packs had I made a break for it to the exit, I’d have left halfway through.

My wife is a die hard Yankees fan and we both loved the tour. Victor did a great job during the tour explaining the history of the Yankees and the stadium. The museum and the dugout stops were highlights. Worth it for even the non-​baseball fans. Let’s go Mets!

Pretty disappointing to say the least. This has been my fifth stadium tour and by far the least enjoyable. The tour is an hour long but it only goes through the museum, centerfield memorial, and the press box. At no point do you get anywhere near the field or in the dugouts or clubhouse. If it’s during the season I would understand, but there is a lot of the stadium they could show during offseason. The pictures are a rip off as well, $ 20 for a basic photo…
It was great to see the World Series ring and trophy but that’s where it stops. Save your money and go to a game, you will see a lot more!

The tour is weak.
You’re only guaranteed to see Monument Park and Yankees Museum, both of which are completely underwhelming, and you can see when you go to a game. The Museum is so small compared to all the History and Mystique and Aura the team boasts. You’d think the Museum would contain the original Babe Ruth trade contract, but instead that is at their expensive restaurant in Midtown.
You might get the dugout/​warning track, a peek at the batting cages and locker room (and I mean a peek!), and/​or the press box, «subject to availability». Don’t expect to go on all of the last three on one day.

I was extremely disappointed when I went on the tour at the «new stadium» and we weren’t permitted near the seats or field or in the dug-​out because the Yankees were out of town and they were readying for the soccer event! We also were told that they are no longer allowing the tour of the locker/​dressing rooms because there had been a report of theft.
So we had an empty stadium tour of the places that can be accessed during a regular game except for the museum and the press boxes. It should have been disclosed prior to purchase or at least they could have offered a free pass for another day. Disappointed in Yankee Land!

We did an afternoon tour before an evening Yankee game (7÷8÷15). During the tour, we visited the on-​site Yankee museum and Monument Park. But you can visit both of these spots before the game. So don’t waste your money on a tour if you’re going to a game… just show up when they open the gates… this will give you plenty of time to enjoy the museum & Monument Park, both of which are worth visiting. (On the other hand… we did the Fenway Park tour in Boston several years ago and that was well worth the time and money spent!)

If you end up with Phyllis, Jessica, or the tour guide with long hair and a trimmed beard, ask for your money back or a tour that does not involve these three individuals. These three made a once in a lifetime experience one that absolutely sucked! Hope the Yankee organization gets this figured out.

WORST TOUR EVER! Words can not express what a waste of time and money this was. I’ve taken tours of almost all the ballparks and this is far and away the worse. They don’t give you a history of the team or ballparks. They take you to 3 places the museum which the only cool thing is Munsons locker, monument park which you can access anytime on game day and the Yankees dugout which once your in they won’t let you step out to take pictures. There’s one Main guide and 6 other people who are there to yell at you and make sure you have no fun. How hard is it to at least take you in the upper deck just to view the ballpark and see the background like other tours. All I really wanted was to stand on the warning track behind home plate and take a picture with the NY on the field with the field behind me. I realize the stadium cost a lot and I guess the 25 bucks helps to pay off the debt. This is a 5 dollar tour at best. Save your money and just go eat at The Yankee Tavern.

We went yesterday. Very disappointing. The tour guide treated the entire group like misbehaving children, continually berating us for not walking fast enough or for crossing some imaginary line or for some other transgression. We toured the Yankee museum, Monument Park and the dugout, which were all fine and interesting but not enough. There was no information about the Stadium itself, or the old Yankee Stadium, or where the old Stadium sat, or any historical details.
Tours of other baseball stadiums include a luxury suite, the clubhouse/​locker room, the bullpen or other behind-​the-​scenes areas. I get that what we see on any given day depends on the baseball schedule and the stadium maintenance schedule but if any areas can’t be included, then just tell us and show us other areas. The last part of the tour was the dugout, where we had a fun time taking pictures but if any of us God forbid ever so much as placed a toe on the top step of the dugout, we were told in no uncertain terms to move back.
I understand the need to keep the field pristine, but do you have to be so Crankee about it?
The tour ended, predictably enough, in the gift shop. But before that, a very bored and demoralized Yankee PR representative tried to sell us a Yankee Media Guide for $ 20. If we bought one, he was going to throw in some Jeter tchotchke. Given the lack of information on the tour, they should have given the Media Guide to us for free.
In summary, the tour guides were glum, the tour lacked information and we were treated like kindergarteners. I suggest the Yankee staff lighten up – this is baseball, we’re all baseball fans, and it’s supposed to be fun!
On the plus side, the woman at the metal detector who searched our bags was friendly and welcoming. But it was downhill from there.

This is one of the worst stadium tours I have ever been on.
At first, we entered and were corralled like animals in a small area. We were constantly yelled at to move in further to the roped off area because we were not in to their liking. Once we were all inside, we were basically yelled at most of the time about how we couldn’t do anything.
We made 3 stops on our tour. First, we stopped at a small museum that featured old jerseys, signed balls, and their World Series trophies. The main thing that was interesting in here was Thurman Munson’s locker. Then we stopped in Monument Park, which you can already see on game days. Upon entering, we were scolded so to not step in certain places. Our final stop was in the Yankees dugout. Before we were walked down, we were told not to stop at all and not to sit in any seats. We were only allowed to go into the dugout and were not allowed to step out of it at all. If we even went up to the top step, we were yelled at not to go any further.
This tour took maybe an hour and at the end they attempted to sell us the media guide for $ 20. They claimed it was tour exclusive. That was ridiculous. I can go on eBay right now and get one for $ 7.
The guy giving us our tour was complaining half the time in the elevator rides about how the people on the tour don’t want to separate for 10 seconds.
We have been on many tours. They usually take you to the press box, the locker room (visitor or home), and have you sit in some kind of seats. I feel like the tour should be an advertisement to potential future ticket buyers.
Shame on the Yankees for charging $ 20 – 25 for a so called tour.
If you are thinking about taking the tour, don’t waste your money. Go to Coney Island instead and ride the Cyclone a couple times.

Last year we toured Fenway Park and absolutely loved it. We took the Yankee Stadium tour today and were extremely disappointed. You don’t get to see our experience much and the tour guide wasn’t real enthusiastic about his job. Our time and money could have been spent better elsewhere.

I was really disappointed. I’ve done a bunch of stadium tours and this one was the biggest waste of money. We got to see the press box, monument park (which was ho hum), the museum and a suite. We did not get to go into a dugout, didn’t see a clubhouse… nothing. We were herded like cattle.
The guide was OK. She knew her things about baseball and the Yanks, but had I known how disappointing this was, I would not have spent $ 23 to go. Typical Yankees.
Go see Fallon instead!

Okay, I’ll admit, I’m a bit of an up-​and-​coming sports fan, if you will. That said, even I had to admit this tour of Yankee Stadium was very cool. If you’re a baseball fan (especially a Yankee’s fan) and in New York, this is a must!
Our tour guide was fantastic. She started out engaging everyone in our group and was very open to questions and comments. She really seemed like she knew absolutely everything there was to know about the Yankee’s and the stadium. It was amusing when some of the hardcore baseball fans would ask her what they thought was a tough question and she’d answer it without even thinking.
The tour began in the museum. I think the museum basically speaks for itself and because I’m an up-​and-​coming sports fan, as I said before, I’m probably not qualified to explain the museum to y’all in detail. (Besides that would take the fun out of it anyway, wouldn’t it?) However, some of the highlights of the museum for me were the 27 World Series Rings, Babe Ruth’s memorabilia, and trophies on display. The next stop was Memorial Park. It was just gorgeous and the view of the stadium from here was breathtaking. From there we headed to the field and the Yankee’s dugout. This was by far the coolest part of the tour. The view was absolutely amazing. Sitting in the dugout was really cool too. At the end of the tour our tour guide handed us bracelets that allowed us to get $ 5 off of our dinner at the nearby Hard Rock Café.
The only negative thing I have to say about the tour is that they were very strict about keeping the group together and moving along. If you stepped away from the group to snap more than one or two photos one of the staff members reminded you to keep moving. Now, to a point, I understand this. I’m sure they’re putting through dozens of tours through a day and if one tour falls behind all the rest start late. I get that. But I felt they could have lightened up just a little.
I’ll also admit that it would have been really neat to tour the clubhouse, press box, and go a bit more behind the scenes. But, here’s the thing, you’re in New York, and you get what you pay for (or as in most cases you get what you OVERpay for), but being that this tour was only an hour for $ 20, I felt it was fair and money well spent.
Even being a rookie sports fan, I loved the tour. However, even though the stadium was fantastic and beautiful, I still have to say that being a Pennsylvania native, I’m still a Pittsburgh Pirates fan. Let’s Go Bucs! :)

I have probably been on 8 stadium tours and the Yankees one is by far the worst. Past tours have been by older tour guides that love their team and sharing it with visitors.
The Yankees have a 19 year old and 3 «Handlers» that shuttle you to three stops. The Yankee Museum, which was pretty cool, the monument wall, which was okay, but I would have much preferred to see the clubhouse and press box like on other tours. Milwaukee even let you throw a couple pitches in the bullpen! The last stop was the dugout, but for the first time I have seen, they didn’t let you out of the dugout. You could if you came out for a picture from a professional photographer, which pictures started at $ 20. Really tacky!
If you took two steps away from the line, the what seemed like security guards would say, «Sir! Back in line please!» It really did feel like we were cattle being shuttled through the three sites.
The tour lasted about 45 minutes, but my wife and I were very disappointed. It is typical Yankees. Self-​Entitled people that think you should be happy you get to pay to see their shrine, rather than the people that are the reason you have a job.

Whether you love or hate the Yankees, if you’re a baseball fan in general, then this stadium tour is a must. The tour is an hour long.
The tour starts at the Yankee museum where there are various items on displays from popular former Yankees such as Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, and even the Boss himself, Mr. Steinbrenner. Also in display are all of the 27 World Series rings. The most impressive thing is Thurman Munson’s old locker as a display from the old Yankee stadium. They also got a few of their 27 World Series championship trophies on display at the museum.
Next, the tour guide takes you to Monument Park. At Monument Park in center field, there are plaques of most of the former popular players/​managers as well as the Boss’s plaque. There are also three plaques commemorating each time the Pope has gone to Yankee stadium for mass.
Finally, you’ll be led to the Yankee dugout where you can sit where Derek Jeter has sat and take pics!
The tour guide we had, Julie, was cool and very knowledgable. She answered all questions like a pro! Very impressive! But then again, it is her job to know.
Oh, and definitely the highlight of the tour was seeing the retiring (announced the day we were here) Andy Pettite! He was kind enough to take pics and sign autographs with a few people in the group. Classy dude!
Tour is highly recommended!

I had to make a stop here during my stay. Only downside were the Yankees were away at the time. Nice tour taking you back through the history of the Yankees. They did a great job on this stadium. The tour started in the museum, wow a lot of great stories in here. Memories from some great players Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth. Lou Gehrig is pretty awesome. The Ball Wall filled with autographed baseballs from current and former players. A nice tribute to Don Larson for throwing a perfect game in the World Series, statues of Larson and Yogi Berra who caught the perfect game.
I was really impressed that they had still intact Thurman Munson’s locker and how it was after he died in a plane crash. Yankee captain and one of my favorite players growing up.
The tour then took us to Monument Park. Here is a wall of all the great players who wore Yankee pinstripes. Pretty cool just looking at all the great players that made so much history for this organization. Off we went to the broadcasting areas. These are some great seats and views of this stadium. Took some great pictures and just took it all in. Then we headed down to the locker room. Pretty nice layout for the players to relax before and after a game. We were in the main locker area roped off, but they had other rooms for the players to have some privacy and I’m sure some card games and drinks.
We could not go on the field or in the dugout as they were cleaning up from a previous days event. Great park, fan friendly and seating looks good everywhere. This is a must stop. The park may be new but the Yankee tradition holds true. George new what he wanted and got it. I will be back to catch a game for sure.

Go Yankees!
This was probably the coolest tour of the park, all that history laid out in front of me. It all came rushing back to me being a Yankee fan when I was a kid.
The 70s were the best years I think to be a fan. Back in the day, it was hot as hell, brown outs (Power outages) would happen all the time, there was some schmuck who said a dog told him to kill people (Son of Sam) and the Yankees were on fire that year. Reggie Jackson was on the team, Mr. October! He said he was the straw that stirred the drink. I was eating at Spumoni Gardens, everything just seemed right with the world.
To come here and to see all of the championship rings, to see the history of Mantle, Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson, Roger Maris. Then to see the locker room where Jeter has a huge locker and A-​Rod has a smaller locker to the side just makes me smile.
I read the Yankee Years, I am a true blue Yankee fan. You have to go on this tour.

I only give it three stars because of my unique perspective. Lifetime Yankee fan, spent hundreds of hours in the old stadium, a little sad to see the old one finally [though inevitably] meet the wrecking ball.
So, are you getting a tour of Yankee Stadium? I suppose, but deep down in every die hard pinstriper’s heart, it’s not 100% the same. Wheras one could once tour the scary, moldy, urine-​stenched caverns of a structure that partially dates back almost 100 years, you now see a replica, partially honoring the past, partially glomming off of the new wave of modern cookie-​cutter stadiums.
You get to see all the world series trophies (The yankees only have seven because the trophy was introduced to baseball in 1967), and you get to sit in the dugout and take a few steps onto the field.
It’s a wonderfully impressive facilty, and you will have fun. But in some ways, it just isn’t quite Yankee Stadium anymore…
*longing look*

In mid July (during the Yankees/​Orioles Series) I had the chance to take a tour of Yankee stadium. It should be noted that we purchased tickets weeks in advance. In fact, I do not believe any tickets for the tour were available to purchase the day of. So I highly recommend going online and reserving tickets in advance.
The tour gets started outside of Gate 6, just to the left pf the gift shop, with the McDonald’s in visible walking distance just across the street. Our tour was lead by a very friendly and professional heavy-​set gentleman. He seemed to be full of knowledge and facts related to the history of the Yankees. He even has a 2009 World Series ring that we he’ll gladly let you take a picture of.
The tour begins by taking you upstairs via elevator to the Yankee Museum. Which is nothing short of awesome and breathtaking! In this area you will find a wall with over a hundred signed baseballs. Across the far wall are lockers, artifacts, and tributes to all the great Yankees. Here you will find small exhibits dedicated to Babe Ruth, The Boss and many other Yankee legends.
After the museum, we took stairs back downstairs and walked around the outside of the stadium towards Monument Park. Upon finally arriving in Monument Park, we were given approx 15 to walk around, take pictures, ask questions, etc — A MUST SEE for not only any Yankee fan but for any baseball fan as well.
The final stop on the tour found our tour group of about 30 people, walking through and empty Yankee Stadium on the lower level from right field towards the Yankee dug-​out on the first base side. We walked down the steps directly onto the field and into the dugout.
Security and our guide were somewhat strict about us walking or standing on the field for extended periods of time. But we were permitted to take all the pictures we wanted for about 15 min.
All in all, it was a wonderful experience that I will remember for a lifetime.
**BEWARE** –The tour usually sells out, so you’ll probably want to get tickets way in advance. –You do not get to go inside the actual clubhouse if the Yankees are in town. **The tour does not take you into the suites or luxury boxes as other tours (Wrigley/​Turner Field) do. **Security is pretty tight and you do have to pass through a metal detector.