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Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour
The bright lights of Broadway with a theater professional to show you the way$35 per adult
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$35 per adult
$35 per adult
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars -
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
Highlights
- Get to know Times Square and Broadway with personal stories from our guides, each a professional actor or director.
- Hear about stars like Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, and Julie Andrews.
- Get insider tips on what shows to see, upcoming opening nights, and how to score tickets.
- See Hell’s Kitchen, once the domain of street gangs and struggling playwrights.
- Share in the thrill of getting that one big break as we show you how to make it in show biz.
- Find out why a humble horse-trading district became the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
- Get the inside scoop on the legends and superstitions that haunt the Great White Way.
- Visit famous Broadway locations like Sardi’s, Shubert Alley, the Edison Hotel, and more.
What you'll do
Explore the Theater District and Times Square with those who know it best — the actors, directors, and dreamers who give the Great White Way its heart and soul.
You’ll meet your guide at the feet of George M. Cohan, pioneer of New York theater. From there, your immersive Broadway experien ... read more
Explore the Theater District and Times Square with those who know it best — the actors, directors, and dreamers who give the Great White Way its heart and soul.
You’ll meet your guide at the feet of George M. Cohan, pioneer of New York theater. From there, your immersive Broadway experience will lift the curtain on a world of auditions and opening nights, tragedies and successes.
Hear the stories of the legends who’ve played on these stages: Ethel Barrymore, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, Julie Andrews, and many more. Learn about the sordid secrets that happened backstage and the ghosts who still stride the boards.
As you explore the Theater District, 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?
Itinerary
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Duffy Square
At the statue of George M. Cohan, pioneer of New York theater
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Broadway
Following the footsteps of theater legends, from Ethel Barrymore to Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Barrymore Theater
Where “A Streetcar Named Desire” with Marlon Brando first premiered
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Shubert Theater
Named for the Shubert Brothers who built the largest theater empire of the 20th century
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Majestic Theater
Home of the “The Phantom of the Opera”
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Times Square
The brightly lit entertainment jungle of Midtown Manhattan
Plan your trip
Accessibility
This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
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Meeting Point
George M. Cohan Statue
FAQs
No, this is primarily an outdoor tour that gives you a firsthand insider’s perspective of the industry. You may go inside buildings such as the Edison Hotel or New York Marriott Marquis.
We cover about 1 mile at a leisurely pace, and the walking route is fairly level.
Yes, this tour is included with a pass. You’ll need to make a reservation with your credit card on our New York pass page, and choose the pass you have. No charges will apply as long as you bring a valid pass. Pass holders can reschedule as long as your pass is valid for the day of the tour. If your pass is no longer valid on your rescheduled tour date, you’ll be charged for the tour.
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. We also offer rescheduling to another date the tour is running at no extra cost if you’re unable to make this tour. Please keep in mind there are no refunds available if you have already rescheduled your tour.
Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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