TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10
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Boston Wang Theatre Behind-the-Scenes Tour 75 min
TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
Very goodTop 15% in Boston
137 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Boston
- 1 hr 15 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Go backstage at Boston’s historic Wang Theatre, step onto its storied stage, and explore the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame.
About this tour
Step inside one of Boston’s grand theatrical landmarks on a Boston Wang Theatre behind-the-scenes tour. Opened in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Boch Center Wang Theatre has welcomed generations of performers and audiences.
Follow a guide through backstage spaces and get a glimpse of the day-to-day workings of a performing arts center. Stand on the stage where artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, and Lady Gaga have performed, then explore the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and exhibits celebrating music history. Along the way, hear how the theater evolved from a celebrated movie palace into a major live-performance venue.
Tours last about 75 minutes and begin at the Wang Theatre Box Office on Tremont Street. Access to specific areas depends on the performance and event schedule, and some spaces may not be accessible to every guest. Book your Boston Wang Theatre behind-the-scenes tour to experience the stories and spaces beyond the auditorium.
Highlights
- Step onto the stage where music and theater icons have performed
- Explore the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame
- See historic spaces inside Boston’s landmark Wang Theatre
- Discover the theater’s journey from movie palace to performing arts center
What's included
Included
- Guided backstage tour of the Boch Center Wang Theatre
- Access to the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame
- Behind-the-scenes look at performing arts center operations
- Visit to exhibits celebrating music history
Not included
- Transportation to and from the theater
- Parking at the theater
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.85 / 5 · 103 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
4.89 / 5 · 34 reviews
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Important information
- Tours begin inside the Boch Center Wang Theatre Box Office at 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
- Theater areas visited depend on performance and event schedules
- Some areas may not be accessible to all guests
- Wheelchair accessible, though some areas may have limited access
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- Strollers and service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.85 on Viator and 4.89 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Boston
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 15% in Boston means it ranks in the top 15% of tours in Boston by this score.
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