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On this tour you will experience and see the heart of New York where every building tells a thousand stories. Join this journey through the world's most famous theatre district, Times Square.
Highlights of the Broadway Theater District Walking Tour:
Are you into the Arts? If so, this is a tour you don't want to miss! The Broadway Theater District Walking Tour caters to those who have a short time window to see the essence of the city. The professionally trained tour guides can show you the city as you've never seen it before.
Seen through the eyes of the original Yankee Doodle Dandy, George M. Cohan. You will visit legendary theaters such as the New Amsterdam, the Imperial, and the Palace.
Then, follow in your favorite singers and dancers footsteps in famous Shubert Alley. Discover the rich history of the grandest plays and musicals in and around Times Square. Learn how a group of visionary New Yorkers transformed a collection of horse stables into what is now Times Square.
Born in 1878, the multi-talented Cohan was an entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer and producer. Known as 'the man who owned Broadway' in the decade before World War I, he is said to be the father of the American musical comedy. The song 'The Yankee Doodle Boy' (also known as 'Yankee Doodle Dandy'), based on an old Revolutionary War number, was Cohan's trademark piece.
No matter what you want to do while you are in New York City, make your reservations today and get your eTickets to be sure you don't miss the Broadway Theater District Walking Tour. It will give you an insider's view to the real city behind the skyline! |
