--- title: NYC Private Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 163 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 674 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 33 of 53 (City Highlights Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-private-broadway-and-times-square-insider-tour/ --- # NYC Private Broadway and Times Square Insider Tour In our comparison: #33 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Top-rated Broadway experience with over 500 5-star reviews! Hear the stories of the legends who’ve played on these stages: Ethel Barrymore, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, Julie Andrews, and many more. Learn about the sordid secrets that happened backstage and the ghosts who still stride the boards. As you explore the Theater District, your guide will share their own tale of Broadway dreams. Our top-rated pros have extensive knowledge of show business and will weave their personal experiences into the rich historical narrative. What better way to see the bright lights of Broadway than through the eyes of an artist? See "The Actors' Chapel," secret star alleys, and Sardi’s iconic caricatures. Get the context that makes any show more meaningful. Skip the crowds. Enjoy an intimate walk where you can actually hear the stories and ask your guide anything about life in the industry. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your guide at 46th Street… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 8 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €163 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 674 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: ExperienceFirst - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.87 from 674 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 658 of 674. - 5 stars: 620 (92%) - 4 stars: 38 (6%) - 3 stars: 7 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ## What's included - Private local guide ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Duffy Square** (15m) - You’ll meet your guide at the feet of George M. Cohan, legendary pioneer of New York theater. From there, your immersive Broadway experience will lift the curtain on a world of auditions and opening nights, huge disappointments and massive successes. 2. **Step into the footsteps of giants and listen to the stories of greats like Et...** (30m) - Step into the footsteps of giants and listen to the stories of greats like Ethel Barrymore, Judy Garland, Humphrey Bogart, Julie Andrews, and so many more, all narrated by one of our own Broadway hopefuls. 3. **Broadway Theatre** (30m) - Your guide will share their own tale of Broadway dreams. Our top-rated pros have extensive knowledge of show business and will weave their personal experiences into the rich historical narrative. What better way to see the bright lights of Broadway than through the eyes of an... 4. **Times Square** (15m) - Explore and learn the history of the bright lights of Times Square ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes - While union rules keep the interiors private, we'll stand where the legends stood and see the stage doors where today's stars emerge ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €326 | €163 | | 4 | €364 | €91 | | 6 | €438 | €73 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City Highlights Tours start at €32 per person. ## Compared with other City Highlights Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 53** | €163 | 2h | 4.87 (674) | private | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV](/usa/new-york/tours/private-guided-new-york-city-tour-by-suv/?format=md) | €1356 per group | 4h | 4.96 (472) | private | | [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared | Ranked #33 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €190, median €67; typical length 2h. 18 of 53 are private. 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