NYC Broadway Tour: Backstage Stories & Theater Secrets
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New York City, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of New York City’s Broadway during a small-group tour that includes a special visit to an active rehearsal studio. Follow your guide down the Great White Way, passing historic theaters and off-Broadway venues in Hell’s Kitchen. Learn the stories behind iconic venues and experience more than you can by just attending a Broadway show.
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
- Peek inside rehearsal studio, with the chance to hear live rehearsal or class in session
- Ideal for theater fans—this tour is packed with insights and history
- Experience the buzz of Times Square without getting lost in the crowds
What's Included
- Guided walking tour of Times Square and the Broadway Theater District
- Discover the history and hidden stories of iconic Broadway theaters
- Visit a working rehearsal studio and catch a glimpse of live classes or rehearsals (when available)
- Explore Off-Broadway venues in a vibrant NYC neighborhood
- Experience the buzz and bright lights of Times Square
- Hear insider tales, theater traditions, and Broadway legends from a local expert
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Winter Garden Theatre1634 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, USA
Meet your guide outside the Winter Garden Theatre, directly under the theatre’s marquee (the large canopy with the theatre name) along Broadway. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
End point
- Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Your tour will end at a central location in Midtown Manhattan.
Itinerary
1
Times Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Duffy Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Broadway
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Richard Rodgers Theatre (Pass By)
Majestic Theatre (Pass By)
Shubert Theatre (Pass By)
Studio Seaview (Pass By)
Theatre Row (Pass By)
Playwrights Horizons (Pass By)
4
Hell's Kitchen
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Does this tour run in all weather conditions? The tour operates year-round and will proceed rain or shine, unless weather conditions are deemed unsafe.
- Is the tour wheelchair accessible? Accessibility may vary depending on the route and studio availability. Please reach out ahead of time to confirm specific needs.
- What should I wear for the tour? Please dress comfortably and casually in weather-appropriate attire. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
- Is the tour suitable for all fitness levels? The tour involves moderate walking and is suitable for most fitness levels. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us in advance.
- Will we go inside any theaters or rehearsal spaces? When available, the tour includes a visit to a working rehearsal studio where you may observe live classes or rehearsals.
- Is this tour child-friendly? This is a child-friendly experience. Children under the age of 6 may join free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 122 reviews
Jack_M, Nov 2025
Loved Lucy! She was so attentive, friendly, and definitely passionate. We got to see so many Broadway theaters. It was amazing!
Tracy_E, Nov 2025
Very informative. Our tour guide Lucy was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to be with. We got to see many of the historic theaters and learned their history. We also learned about the industry in NYC. We saw a rehearsal space but did not get to go backstage in an active theater as I had hoped.
Judi_S, Sep 2025
Lee was a wonderful tour guide. I loved that the tours are small (just 2 of us.) He was very informative. I really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it.
Shelley_C, Sep 2025
Lee knows not only the way around, but the inner workings of Broadway shows and theaters. He knows the good restaurants, where shows rehearse, theater history, and the inner workings of favorite shows. Definitely recommend.
Victoria_E, Jul 2025
Ms Fahay gives a wealth of information about Broadway and Broadway life. My teenager and I learned a lot and have been pointed in the right direction for her future career interests. Highly recommend if you or someone you are with is interested in Broadway shows onstage or backstage.
Amy_M, Jun 2025
This was such a fun walking tour, and our guide was awesome. Knee so much about the industry as a director and actor herself. Highly recommend.
Krystal_C, Mar 2025
Great tour! Very knowledgeable guide. We loved learning about the behind the scenes of Broadway shows.
Alistair_S, Oct 2024
This was an excellent tour led by Jessie, who was really knowledgeable and interesting. We were 3 generations but we all loved it, aged 75 to 14! Many thanks Jessie.
Jo_W, Sep 2024
This tour was ok but nothing special. I would not recommend. Talked too much about the Actors Union. We wanted to know more about shows and theatre history. Wouldn’t recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Jo,
We are sorry to hear that your tour in New York was not up to the standard that you had been expecting. We appreciate you bringing the issue of the way your tour was presented by the leader to our attention, and we will be reaching out to them to make sure that they are better equipped to present the tour more in keeping with the way it is described. While we can assure you that we will continue to work toward improvements as a gesture of goodwill we also wish to offer you a 15% discount for a future trip with us. We hope that you will give us another chance to deliver a great experience in the future.
Victoria_S, Aug 2024
We were very happy with this tour! Our guide was super informative with her personal background in the theater field. We covered a lot of ground and learned so much about Broadway!
Greg, Jul 2024
We had a great tour. Mickey is in the business and could give us insights into what it is like to be an actor on Broadway. She gave us great historical information on the different theaters and different productions. we love Broadway and this tour enhanced our Broadway experience.
Jeremy_B, Jul 2024
Just a great, very personal tour. The small size is very nice. If you are into theatre it’s a great way to learn some neat parts of the history.
Stacey_G, Jul 2024
Mickey was great!!! We had a problem finding tour meeting spot and she called and came to get us at Times Square and walked with us to the meeting spot. She was very good at giving details about the history of Broadway.
Joe_K, Jul 2024
Learning about the storied history of Theater/Broadway. Visiting the actual theaters that are part of history.
Savanna_B, Jun 2024
Great tour! As lovers of Broadway, it was amazing to hear about the inner workings of how a show comes to be. We learned so much and would definitely recommend this tour to all Broadway lovers.
Kelsey_B, Apr 2024
Cullen was the absolute best. We had a wonderful time! Got to see some really cool theatres, hear history, and see practice studios.
Teri_H, Apr 2024
Our guide, Jessie Fahay, was phenominal. Her knowledge of the history of the Broadway scene was incredible, she was able to answer any question we threw at her, she had great insight and was a wonderful guide. I would highly recommend her to visitors of NYC!
Brian_W, Dec 2023
Mikey was awesome. As a working actor, she is able to articulate the experience of Broadway along with the facts. Was a nice pre-event before taking my son to his first Broadway play.
LeAnn_M, Oct 2023
We loved hearing about and seeing the Broadway Theater District around Times Square and also the Restaurant district in "Hell's Kitchen". It was our second tour of the day, and we were a little tired of walking, but it was worth it.
Josefin_H, Aug 2023
We really liked this. Do this before going to one of the musicals and you really will make your whole Broadway adventure more real.
Laura_G, Aug 2023
Such a fun, history-filled tour. We especially enjoyed the stories about the theater development Shubert Brothers.
Kendall_M, Jun 2023
We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide Hannah was amazing, she was what made it so fun. Gave us all facts about the theaters and also let us ask so many questions.
Larry_K, May 2022
We loved the information about Broadway history, Micaela was a treasure of history and trivia, and so enthusiastic. By far the highlight was doing a reading with my wife at the Actors Studio we visited. Although we didn't get the part, it was still great fun. Cool neighborhood to explore and dine at afterward.
Linda_H, Mar 2022
Our guide, Makayla, was very well-
informed and shared a healthy amount of information. Appreciated hearing about various facets of Broadway productions,
not just the show itself.
Solange_B, Aug 2025
I loved the tour knowing part of the history of Square atines and Broadway theaters. The only bad thing was that we went to the place where they rehearse the productions but we didn't see any non-class rehearsals.
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