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Broadway Theaters and Times Square with a Theater Professional

Broadway Theaters and Times Square with a Theater Professional

Overview

Learn about Broadway before you see a show with this behind-the-scenes look at New York City’s famous theater district. On this two-hour guided walking tour, your expert guide (a real Broadway performer) will illustrate how a district known for trading horses in the late 18th century became a global center for world-class entertainment. Listen as your guide colors Broadway’s history with fascinating backstage stories about some of the most famous performances and Broadway stars!

City: New York City

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $39.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $39.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Times Square, Broadway Theaters, Midtown

Professional, entertaining guide - a Broadway performer

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
Please note: This tour does not go backstage, as Union rules prohibit access to working theaters
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Under World Travel & Tourism Guidelines, all guests must pass a Health Check before their tour start (which will ask if you have traveled from or through a COVID hotspot).

What To Expect

Duffy Square

You’ll meet your guide at the feet of George M. Cohan, legendary pioneer of New York theater. From there, your immersive Broadway experience will lift the curtain on a world of auditions and opening nights, huge disappointments and massive successes.

Broadway

Step into the footsteps of giants and listen to the stories of greats like Ethel Barrymore, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, Julie Andrews, and so many more, all narrated by one of our own Broadway hopefuls.

Broadway Theatre

Your guide will share their own tale of Broadway dreams. Our top-rated pros have extensive knowledge of show business and will weave their personal experiences into the rich historical narrative. What better way to see the bright lights of Broadway than through the eyes of an artist? You will see Broadway Theaters from the outside.

Times Square

Explore and learn the history of the bright lights of Times Square

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (284)

Marlynn_J

Aug 2022

Our tour guide was amazing. She explained so many things about theater and Broadway. She was full of energy and entertaining. The history of each theater was particularly good information for my daughter who dreams of being an actress

mloosmore

Aug 2022

Enjoyable and interesting tour - kept party of 6 (aged 15- 53) all engaged. Learnt lots of new things about the history of Broadway. Organisation very good and friendly too

rn592

Aug 2022

Our tour guide, Lauren, was fantastic as she shared her obvious passion for Broadway with us on the "Broadway and Times Square Walking tour". We learned the history of the theatres, news and stories of current shows and about the process of auditioning as an actress in New York. My theatre loving daughters in particular loved chatting with Lauren about musicals while we walked from theatre to theatre.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We're delighted to hear about your fantastic time with Lauren. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. Thanks for taking the time to write this review.