Hotels for Yankee Stadium Premium Pregame Tour

A behind-the-scenes walk through the parts of a ballpark most fans never reach: dugouts, the field itself, press areas and clubhouse spaces, guided by someone who knows the building's history inside out. Pregame tours run before batting practice gets underway, so the stadium is quiet, the grass freshly cut, and the seats still empty.

It suits baseball obsessives, collectors of stadium trivia and anyone who wants photos without a crowd in the frame. A midweek slot means smaller groups and a calmer pace than a weekend visit.

The home of the New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium is one of the most storied venues in American sport, hosting baseball, occasional football and stadium concerts in the South Bronx. The surrounding area is busy and local, with Manhattan a short subway ride to the south. The 4, B and D subway lines stop right by the ballpark at 161st Street. Staying in Manhattan keeps the city's dining and nightlife close while leaving a quick, direct subway journey up to the game or show.