Broadway Legends: Theater District Secrets

Go behind the scenes of Broadway with Experience First’s top-rated tour. Hear captivating backstage anecdotes and explore iconic spots in New York City’s theater district.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Duffy Square - You’ll rendezvous with your tour leader at the base of the statue of George M. Cohan, an iconic figure in New York’s theatrical scene. Your journey into the heart of Broadway will begin here, revealing the behind-the-scenes of tryouts and premieres, along with the highs and lows that come with them.
What's Included
  • Times Square, Broadway Theaters, Midtown
  • Professional Actor-led tour
  • Broadway backstage stories
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience a top-rated Broadway tour with over 500 glowing 5-star reviews!
Discover the tales of legendary performers who have graced these stages, such as Ethel Barrymore, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, Julie Andrews, and many others. Uncover the intriguing backstage secrets and learn about the ghosts that still haunt the theaters.
As you wander through…

Location
1556 Broadway
Broadway
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jolyswan
May 17, 2026
Timothy was very insightful as to the events that happened at 9:11. He spoke clearly and was easy to understand. He had - Timothy was an excellent Tour Guide. He gave us insightful knowledge about the trade centre before and after the bombing. I would definitely recommend him as a Tour Guide.
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Evif2021
May 14, 2026
Fantastic tour of Broadway Theatres - Our tour guide, Peter Sullivan was the best. We had just completed a walking tour of SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown, and we ended up heading the wrong way on the subway. Once we boarded the correct train, there were delays on the line. He had communicated that he had also been caught in the delay and he was very understanding when we arrived late. Peter was extremely knowledgeable about so many aspects of Broadway Theatre - dates, premieres, famous actors and shows. We appreciated the tidbits of information about the Actors Equity Guild, the drama bookshop and we loved how he burst into song to reinforce parts of his narrative. This was a great tour and he ended by giving us tips for fabulous places to eat in Hell's Kitchen.
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Aeltraveler
Apr 22, 2026
Broadway Tour - Jacob was very informative, helpful and funny!
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Jonathan_r
Apr 10, 2026
Book this tour you won't regret it!!!!!! - This tour was great!!!! Peter Sullivan was our guide and he was super, phenomenal, amazing, fabulous guide. He was super knowledgeable and had great timing with his facts and trivia about Broadway and its past and present. We wouldn't hesitate to use his services again. Thank you Peter for a fun time.
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Gary_g
Apr 4, 2026
And he sings too - Walked to many broadway theaters and were told of their history and the plays that were there. Peter was very knowledgeable and theater is his passion and profession
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661lisam
Apr 2, 2026
Fantastic tour - must do! - Fantastic walking tour around Broadway. Our guide Verena was excellent, she is very knowledgeable on all things Broadway. Highly recommend!
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Ellebyrd
Mar 21, 2026
Wonderful and informative - Peter was terrific! He really knows Broadway and Times Square through and through!
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Carolinaga4791jd
Mar 11, 2026
Excellent experience - Excellent tour, very interesting
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Sisterlynne
Mar 8, 2026
Amazing 2 hours in the theater district - Peter was a great tour guide. His knowledge of Broadway was amazing. What a talented, knowledgeable and enjoyable tour guide.
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Compass58397777516
Apr 11, 2026
Disappointing but definitely gave us something to talk about - Tour was advertised as 2 hrs but only went for 90 mins. A lot of the things that the guide was telling us about theatre and shows was not accurate. Given we had two children on the tour there was a lot of adult talk (swearing, porn, brothels, prostitutes). The guide was a little rude at the start.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).