Visit historic theatres like the St. James, Shubert and New Amsterdam to hear how the stars of Broadway emerged. Walk through Shubert Alley and stop by historic restaurants like Sardi’s and 54 Below that are still home to Broadway traditions and talent discovery. Blend past and present as you uncover why Broadway is New York’s theater district while also learning where shows currently perform and how to get last minute tickets — the backstage of Broadway today.
Meet your guide near Times Square at the statue of George M. Cohan, the man who invented the idea of Broadway, to hear about the theater district's origins and move to midtown.
Next, walk down the famous Shubert Alley to the Shubert Theater and learn about the Shuberts, the brothers and later lawyers who saved Broadway many times.
Then, go “backstage” and see Sardi’s Restaurant to hear the traditions of Broadway known only to experts and insiders.
After that, you'll explore more of Broadway’s notable theaters including the St. James and New Amsterdam, delving into the stories behind iconic shows like "Oklahoma!" and "Beauty and the Beast."
Once you've heard all about Broadway, you'll step off Broadway to the New Worlds Stage and learn the inside story of how one block can make all the difference in a show’s legacy.
To wrap up your tour, you'll stop by current Broadway haunts like 54 Below and the Palm to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on how top talent is discovered for the New York City stage.
Finally, if you have tickets to an evening performance, your guide will direct you to your theater.

Enjoy the food New Yorkers love to eat from hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants and century-old delis as you learn the stories behind some of the city’s most famed and historic streets on this private tour.
- Eat like the locals do and enjoy New York’s tastiest pork buns from a restaurant tucked in an abandoned mall
- Avoid the typical tourist traps in Little Italy — learn about the area’s evolution as you munch on slices from parochial hipster pizzerias and homemade cheese at a 100-year old grocery
- Sample two classic foods of Jewish New York City while absorbing generations of immigrant stories from across the world
- Enjoy reserved entry to the gorgeous Museum at Eldridge Street, a century-old synagogue filled with art
- Stop by the Five Points and Bloody Angle to hear sinister tales about Lower Manhattan’s gang domination of yesteryear