Kauffman Stadium Walking Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Access

Step into the dugout and press box, areas the public never sees

A 90-minute walking tour of Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City takes you through areas closed to regular visitors, including the dugout, interview room, press box and Royals Hall of Fame. A live English-speaking guide leads the route, which covers the stadium's history dating to 1800s baseball in the city and the famous water spectacular. Wi-Fi access is included throughout the tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kauffman Stadium highlights

• Visit the Dugout
• See the Interview Room
• Tour the Diamond Club
• Walk through Outfield Plaza
• Explore the Press Box
• Visit Royals Hall of Fame
• Stop at Craft and Draft
• See the Triple Crown Suite

The experience

The tour moves through stops that shift based on what's available on the day you visit: the dugout where players stand during games, the interview room, the Diamond Club, the outfield plaza, the press box where broadcasters call the action, and a Triple Crown Suite that overlooks the field. Each stop gives you access to spaces the regular ticket holders never reach, and the guide explains what happens in each one and why it matters to the team and the stadium's design.

Kauffman Stadium opened in 1973 and has hosted World Series games and All-Star events. The tour covers that history alongside the longer arc of baseball in Kansas City, which goes back to the 1800s before the Royals even existed. The water spectacular (a fountain system that runs along the outfield) gets its own explanation, since it's one of the stadium's most recognizable features from the outside.

The whole route takes 90 minutes and stays on accessible surfaces throughout. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome, and service animals can come along. You'll have Wi-Fi access the entire time, so you can look up details about the Royals or send photos home as you move through the spaces.

What’s included

• 90-minute walking tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• access to the dugout, press box, interview room, Diamond Club, outfield plaza, Royals Hall of Fame, Craft and Draft area and Triple Crown Suite.
• Wi-Fi throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:30, 11:00 and 12:30

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 5 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Kauffman Stadium Tours

Is this one for you?The 90 minutes fits into a free afternoon or a morning before other plans, leaving you time to explore Kansas City's other neighborhoods or catch a meal without the tour running into the rest of your day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (3 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What areas of Kauffman Stadium does the tour actually visit?

The tour includes the dugout, interview room, Diamond Club, outfield plaza, press box, Royals Hall of Fame, Craft and Draft area, and a Triple Crown Suite. Specific stops depend on availability on your visit date, so the exact route may vary.

How long does the Kauffman Stadium tour take?

The tour runs 90 minutes from start to finish, which leaves room for other activities if you're visiting Kansas City for the day.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces on the tour are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are welcome too. Service animals are allowed to join the group.

What does the guide cover about Kansas City baseball history?

The guide explains the history of baseball in Kansas City dating back to the 1800s, before the Royals arrived, and covers the stadium's opening in 1973 and its role in major events like World Series games and All-Star games.

Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?

Wi-Fi access is included throughout the tour, so you can stay connected while you move through the stadium.