Opened in 1912, Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and the beloved home of the Boston Red Sox. Its quirky, hand-built dimensions are part of the charm: the towering left-field wall known as the Green Monster, the lone red seat marking the longest home run ever hit inside the park, and Pesky’s Pole down the right-field line. Even visitors who aren’t baseball fans tend to come away impressed by how much history is packed into this compact, intimate stadium.
Guided ballpark tours let you go behind the scenes when the team isn’t playing, typically including a walk through the historic grandstand and a chance to take in the field from up close. Tours generally begin near the Red Sox Team Store on Jersey Street and last about an hour. Routes can vary depending on the day and whether a game is scheduled, so it’s worth booking ahead and confirming details on the official Red Sox site. The park sits in the lively Fenway neighborhood, surrounded by restaurants and the famous Lansdowne Street.
Good to know
- Ballpark tours are ticketed and run year-round; book ahead and check the official Red Sox site for current times and pricing.
- Tours generally start near the Red Sox Team Store on Jersey Street and last about an hour.
- Tour content and routes can change on game days, so confirm before you go.
- Highlights to look for include the Green Monster, the lone red seat, and Pesky’s Pole.
Getting there
- Address: 4 Jersey Street, Boston, MA 02215
- Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore
- Nearest T: Kenmore (Green Line B, C, D) and Fenway (Green Line D), both a short walk away