Broadway Theaters and Times Square with a Theater Professional
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Broadway Theaters and Times Square with a Theater Professional

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Ages 4-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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  • Professional, entertaining guide - a Broadway performer
  • Times Square, Broadway Theaters, Midtown
What's not included
  • Gratuities


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  • 1556 Broadway, New York, NY 10120, USA
    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.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5250BROADWAY

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.
    Does the Broadway Theaters and Times Square tour go inside any theaters?
    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.
    Answered Feb 2021
    How much walking will we be doing on the Broadway Theaters and Times Square tour with a Broadway Actor?
    We cover about 1 mile at a leisurely pace, and the walking route is fairly level.
    Answered Feb 2021
    What happens if it rains on the day of my Broadway Theaters and Times Square tour with a Broadway Actor?
    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.
    Answered Feb 2021

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5250BROADWAY

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    Great Tour! Very in depth, Peter Sullivan was a fantastic tour guide, extremely knowledgable about all of the theatres that we stopped at. He broke up the facts and information with renditions of songs from shows that had played at each theatre (great voice by the way Peter!). All in all great tour, well worth it :) highly recommend booking this tour if you love theatre, musicals and Broadway. Even better if you love all 3!!
    Written November 13, 2024
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    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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    The Broadway and Times Square tour was one of the best things we've done in NYC and is just really not to be missed. Our guide, Peter Sullivan, was not only knowledgeable and personable, he also kept all of us engaged and entertained while getting us around to the various stops safely and efficiently. We learned so much about the history of Broadway, the structure and ever-evolving world of live performance there, and many fascinating highlights about it, past and present. Even if you have never attended a performance or thought you might, this tour will delight you, and if you have, all the more so. Truly excellent!
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    Thomas C
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    Peter takes us to the heart of the Broadway musical machine starting from times square with the start of Broadway theatre installation. This tour is full of anecdotes and stories around the theater. Fascinating
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    Written October 1, 2024
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    alexia c
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    I had an amazing time on the Broadway tour! The guide Peter Sulluvan was wonderful, making the experience both fun and informative. It was so exciting to explore the Theatre District and learn about the history and behind-the-scenes stories of the iconic Broadway shows. The tour was well-organized, and the guide’s passion for theatre truly shone through. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting NYC. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
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    mjstarr
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    As first timers to this amazing city we’d only seen the iconic Times Square on TV. We weren’t totally sure what the tour would consist of, but getting an acting professional like Abigail to give an insider’s perspective on this district was a great way to initiate the uninformed. The walking tour began with a short history lesson on Times Square itself and as we progressed though the surrounding theatre district, Abigail regaled us with stories of these famous theatres and actors. There were lots of stops to rest and listen as the heat was a tad excessive that day. My husband, who no one would describe as a theatre buff, enjoyed the walk and felt a little better informed about this area we’d only viewed onscreen. Our guide also gave some insider tips on the current Broadway offerings and how to get a seat at some of the hot ticket plays. This tour gave us a flavour of New York and afterwards we could chat up Abigail on got some great tips on where to grab dinner.
    Written July 14, 2023
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    Rachel L
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    Jul 2024 • Solo
    Peter was clearly really knowledgeable and passionate about Broadway and the theatre. He was funny and played well to his audience gaging us well like a professional performer. He was kind, honest, approachable, and very, very knowledgeable about all things theatre, as well as the area. Thanks Peter! 😁
    Written July 23, 2024
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