Professional Broadway Tour: Behind-The-Scenes Theater Experience
4.9
474 Ratings
New York
Go behind the scenes of Broadway with Experience First's top-rated tour. Hear captivating backstage anecdotes and explore iconic spots in New York City's theater district.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Duffy Square - You’ll rendezvous with your tour leader at the base of the statue of George M. Cohan, an iconic figure in New York’s theatrical scene. Your journey into the heart of Broadway will begin here, revealing the behind-the-scenes of tryouts and premieres, along with the highs and lows that come with them.
What's Included
  • Times Square, Broadway Theaters, Midtown
  • Professional, entertaining guide - a Broadway performer
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience First presents a highly rated tour of Broadway and Times Square that goes beyond the standard Broadway tour. Guided by a real-life Broadway performer, you’ll get to explore the illustrious history and dynamic culture of New York City’s famous theatre district.

Listen to engrossing stories from behind the scenes about stars of yesteryears and today. This tour gives you an unmatched insider perspective, taking your Broadway show experience to a new level. Discover landmark locations like Sardi’s and 42nd Street under the guidance of our expert local tour guides.

  • 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.
Location
1556 Broadway
Broadway
Please meet your guide at 46th Street and Broadway (Times Square) in front of the George M Cohan Statue (a man holding a top hat and a cane). The guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour starts and will be wearing an orange hat AND/OR a blue shirt or jacket.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sergio
Jul 17, 2024
theaters tour - really awesome tour of the theaters, our guide Emily was really nice and knowledgeable. takes two hours tops and it's definitely worth it
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A7882xpnicolaa
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent insider knowledge - Brilliant experience. Lots of interesting facts about Broadway and its theatres. Excellent and knowledgable host who made the experience really worthwhile, Just the right amount of time and walking about to keep it interesting for young and old. Loved the story about the most famous busker….
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Jameskh
Jul 10, 2024
Funny and entertaining tour of Broadway Theaters - We already did the Statue of Liberty tour with Experience First and had a great experience so we decided to book their Broadway Theaters and Times Square tour and we were not disappointed. My 8 year old daughter who normally would tune out on tours said this was her favorite tour because the tour guide was so funny. Joe was our tour guide and he was great at explaining the history behind each theater and telling jokes. Given that we were in the Times Square area and it was really loud, his voice was loud and clear. He was also honest and didn’t hold back on how he felt about things. For example, he didn’t think much of Hamilton for various reasons and wasn’t afraid to explain it to us. We would rather hear honest opinions and be able to make our own choices rather than have things sugar coated all the time. While it was a hot day and we were concerned if the kids would be too hot walking around for 2 hours, Joe made sure we were either standing in the shade or inside a hotel with AC. We also got recommendations for great places to get cheesecake which was really cool. I’m just happy that my kids loved it and were entertained, which is not an easy thing. So Kudos to Joe.
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Coastal29062504001
Jul 6, 2024
4th of July Broadway Tour with Emily F - Emily was a fantastic tour guide! She knows how to charm an audience with her wit and insider knowledge, making every stop entertaining. Emily managed to make even the busiest spots feel intimate. Her knack for engaging with the group kept us all hooked!
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Stephaniebj5915hf
Jun 30, 2024
Great tour of Broadway - Claire gave us a great tour of Broadway and Times Square on a swelteringly hot day. She even lent us a fan to use. It was really interesting to hear the history of the area and her enthusiasm was evident in every step.
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N2720evsamb
Jun 21, 2024
Really great - Great guide, really knowledgeable. Interesting for everyone, but especially theatre lovers. Would definitely do this again.
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Andreasrb361wz
Jun 14, 2024
Great ecperience - excellent guide Tim - Tim has been an excellent guide! Lot of information to Broadway and Times Square from the past to today! He made it also in a really funny way! We enjoyed it a lot
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243kirak
Jun 9, 2024
Great walking tour Broadway/Times square with Jon - My son and I have enjoyed this walking tour with Jon a lot. He showed us loads of places and shared all kinds of interesting & funny details. Thanks so much for this great tour!
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49carlosa
Jun 6, 2024
Amazing! Thanks Jon! - Jon was the highlight of the tour. We arrived late, and he encouraged us to stay in touch so we could join at the second stop. He provided tons of information about plays as well as interesting tips about restaurants. He made the visit fantastic, allowing us to learn about the theaters, the plays, and the dynamics behind them. Thanks again for everything, Jon! You have two friends in Madrid whenever you want to visit!
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Peters12345678
Jul 15, 2024
Great tour for broadway lovers - Great tour if you are a broadway lover! You get background info on al theatres and shows. Peter is an enthousiast tale teller who is well informed on all the shows. We had a good time! Thx!
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