As one of the oldest and most historic ballparks in Major League Baseball, Wrigley Field is the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs. The park was built in 1914, with a long and rich history. It even keeps one of most old-fashioned parks of baseball with lights. Every year, many fans come out to see the Cubs play. If you want to explore over 90 years of history in this historic and legendary park from an insider's perspective, join the Wrigley Field tours.
What to Know about the Tour Pricing? The Wrigley Field tour will cost $25 per person. Children aged 2 and younger are free. Cubs Dollars can only be accepted at the Wrigley Field box office which is seated at the corner of Clark Street and Addison Street. Please note that all tickets are non-exchangeable and refundable.
Wrigley Field Directions
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Group (groups of 20 or more) discounts are available for Wrigley Field tours. For groups of 20 or more, there is a $2 discount per ticket. For groups of 50 or more, there is a $5 discount per ticket. And for groups of 65 or more, they will be given a private tour with a $5 discount per ticket. To buy discount tickets, you may need to make the Wrigley Field Tour hotline call. The contact No. is 773-404-CUBS.
What to Know about the Wrigley Field Tours? Generally speaking, tour participants will start off upon the tour from Gate D of the Wrigley Field, situated at the corner of Addison Street and Sheffield Avenue. Make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of your tour time. The tours may include a visit to Cubs clubhouse, visitor's clubhouse, dugouts, on-deck circles, press box, bleachers and mezzanine suites.
Starting and ending at Gate D, all tours will be guided and held rain or shine. If there are baseball games or other events on tour dates, you may be not allowed to get access to certain areas. However, cameras and video cameras are allowed to bring in.
On tour days when there happens to have a home game, participants can only use street parking or take public transportation. On tour days without any home game, complimentary parking is available to visitors in the Purple Lot. The lot is accessible at the Southeast corner of Clark Street and Waveland Avenue.
Parking around Wrigley Field
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Public Transportation to Wrigley Field
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Although the Wrigley Field Tours are a walking tour, they are accessible for those who need to use wheelchair and stroller. However, certain areas may not be accessible for tour patrons in wheelchairs. Plus, it is better to dress accordingly.
If you want to have a game on Wrigley Field, there is also a chance. The Chicago Cubs are providing groups from everywhere with the chance to play and interact at the historic ballpark. For more info and details, call 773-404-4748 or visit the page:
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