New York Broadway Tour: History, Rehearsals & Insider Stories
Explore Broadway’s legendary past and its hidden backstage world. Walk through iconic theatres and learn how Broadway rose from vaudeville to global fame. Step inside a real rehearsal studio and discover the performers, crew, and creatives who bring the magic to life. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a tribute to the soul of Broadway.
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What's included in New York Broadway Tour: History, Rehearsals & Insider Stories
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Times Square
Start in Times Square and explore iconic theaters with your local guide, hearing the stories behind Broadway’s most legendary shows.
Duffy Square
Just a stone's throw away from Times Square lies the lesser-known Duffy Square. This is where the TKTS Booth is located, and where hundreds of people enter daily ticket lotteries, making it an essential part of the Broadway experience for the public!
Broadway
Broadway is everything you could imagine - bright lights, colorful posters, marquees adorned with your favorite performers' names, and historic, iconic theaters. This is where fame is made, hits are born, and creativity thrives! On this tour, we'll walk down Broadway, while your guide provides you with the historical background of the theaters you pass by and the productions that have graced the avenue over the years.
Inclusions
- Experience the energy and excitement of Times Square
- Peek inside rehearsal studio and hear live rehearsals or classes(Entrance Fee Included)
- Feel the heartbeat of Broadway through its stories, sights, and legacy
- Wander through the off-Broadway venues in the diverse neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen
- Uncover the backstory of the iconic theaters with a local by your side
- Guided walking tour of Times Square and the Broadway Theater District
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation. Please dress comfortably and casually in weather-appropriate attire. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- In the event of road or attraction closures, your guide will do their best to work around the obstacles or take your tour to alternate locations.
- The included visit to a rehearsal studio requires climbing 3 flights of stairs with no available elevator. Please be prepared for this, as opting out and waiting for the group outside will impact your tour experience.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your tour will meet in front of the Father Duffy Statue - Father Duffy Square, 200 W. 47th St., New York, NY 10036
End Points
- Your tour will end at a central location in Midtown Manhattan.
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Ticket Redemption
Additional Information In the event of a site closure, we will do our best to replace it with a similar alternative. The included visit to a rehearsal studio requires climbing 3 flights of stairs with no available elevator. Please be prepared for this, as opting out and waiting for the group outside will impact your tour experience. Child Policy Please inform us if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. Dress Standards Comfortable shoes for walking are recommended. Leave Us a Review How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.
