Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour with Theater Professional
What your day looks like
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?
The experience, in brief
- Get Times Square and Broadway stories from real actors.
- Get insider tips on shows to see and how to get tickets.
- See Hell's Kitchen, former haunt of gangs and playwrights.
- Learn about the legends and superstitions of Broadway.
- Visit Sardi’s, Shubert Alley, the Edison Hotel, and more.
The journey, in full
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. 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?
Your day, step by step
New York City
Sightseeing at Broadway (Manhattan).
New York City
Sightseeing at Times Square.
New York City
Sightseeing at Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.
What to know before booking
Not Included
Tips are always appreciated by our guides but never expected. They should be given if you believe your guide did an outstanding job, and further, if you as an individual want to demonstrate your appreciation to the guide for that job well done.
Restrictions
Free for under 13 y/o.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting Location: George M Cohan Statue at 46th St and Broadway.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
This was a neat tour, not quite what I expected but I enjoyed it very much. Learned the history of Broadway and what on and off Broadway actually means. Learned about Time Squares and the surrounding area while experiences the Broadway scene. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun.
it was excellent - knowledgeable and gracious guide