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New York City Broadway Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 42% in New York City

2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Broadway’s theaters, legends, and backstage lore on a lively New York City walk with stories, photos, and show tunes.

About this tour

Step into the stories behind the bright lights on a New York City Broadway walking tour, where theater history meets backstage gossip and a little spontaneous song. Your guide brings photos and videos on a tablet, along with personal stage experiences and tales from Broadway’s past.

Walk by celebrated venues including the Nederlander, St. James, and Majestic theaters, as well as Sardi’s Restaurant, Helen Hayes Theatre, and Shubert Alley. Along the way, discover why theaters keep a ghost light onstage, how Rodgers and Hammerstein shaped musical theater, and how Bob Fosse and Antoinette Perry became Broadway legends. You’ll also hear about actors’ lives, Off-Broadway festivals, rehearsal studios, and ways to find Broadway tickets. There may even be jazz hands and a show tune or two.

This two-hour New York City Broadway walking tour offers a lively look at the people, places, and traditions behind the performances. Join the walk and see the theater district through a performer’s eyes.

Highlights

  • Trace the origins of musical theater and Broadway
  • Hear backstage stories and personal stage experiences
  • Pass iconic theaters, Sardi’s Restaurant, and Shubert Alley
  • Learn about theater superstitions and Broadway legends
  • Sing with your guide and enjoy spontaneous show tunes

What's included

Included

  • Walking tour
  • Small-group tour
  • Guide

Not included

  • Tips and gratuities

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Important information

  • Dress appropriately for the weather
  • Meet outside the Drama Book Shop at 266 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018
  • Arrive up to 15 minutes early to explore the area
  • Give 24 hours’ notice to reschedule; rescheduled tours are nonrefundable

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide outside the Drama Book Shop at 266 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018.

What should I wear?

Dress appropriately for the weather.

Can I reschedule the tour?

Give at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule. Rescheduled tours are nonrefundable.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • 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 7.2. Top 42% in New York City means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in New York City by this score.

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