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Visit historic theaters 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.
Itinerary:
+ George M. Cohan Statue
+ Shubert Alley & Shubert Theater
+ Sardie’s
+ Broadway Theaters
+ New York Marriott Marquis
+ TKTS booth
+ The Palm
+ Off-Broadway Theaters
+ 54 Below
Highlights:
+ Visit historic Broadway theaters like the Shubert and New Amsterdam
+ Go “backstage” to the hotspots where producers discover talent like Sardi’s and 54 Below
+ Step through locations that are home to today’s Broadway traditions like Shubert Alley
+ If you’re seeing a show in the evening, your guide will bring you to your theater
Travel back in time as you walk past and learn about the synagogues, tenements and meeting spaces you won’t be able to find on Google Maps, including a stop inside the historic Museum at Eldridge Street. Visit four of the city’s most famous delis, including Russ & Daughters, Kossar’s and Katz’s Delicatessen, to sample iconic New York City delicacies and hear how delis are essential to life in the city. Step into the shoes of a modern New Yorker as you travel through Orchard Street’s fashionable storefronts and stop inside the Essex Market, a beloved local food hall.
Itinerary:
+ Cafe Grumpy
+ Pickle Guys
+ Kossar’s
+ Seward Park (Forward Building & Jarmeleski Bank)
+ Museum at Eldridge Street
+ Russ & Daughter’s
+ Synagogues of Lower East Side
+ Essex Market
+ Katz’s Deli
Highlights:
+ Tour of the historic synagogues and tenements of the Lower East Side with a small group, learning the stories of the immigrants who made up the area
+ Reserved entry to the Museum at Eldridge Street, a nearly 150-year-old synagogue
+ Sample New York City classics like bagels and bialys at world-renowned delis Russ & Daughters, Kossar’s and the + Pickle Guys (snacks included with your ticket)
+ Hear the backstories of New York’s famous foods and the people who made them
+ Visits to Essex Market, a food hall beloved by everyday New Yorkers
+ Optional lunch at Katz’s, New York City’s oldest deli
Immerse yourself in authentic New York life as you explore world-renowned sites like Washington Square Park, the Stonewall Inn and Cafe Wha? Along the way, learn how the Village changed from a suburban hamlet into a musical, artistic, countercultural bohemian haven home to figures like Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac and Jane Jacobs. Visit the cafes, parks and odd historical sites that New Yorkers have loved for the past century, finishing with an optional stop at a local cafe recommended by your guide.
Itinerary:
+ Jefferson Market Library
+ Washington Square Park
+ Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Memorial
+ Patchin Place
+ Jane Jacobs House
+ Hess Triangle
+ Stonewall Inn & Stonewall National Monument
+ Bob Dylan’s House
+ MacDougal Street
Highlights:
+ Visit the iconic Washington Square Park
+ See the memorial for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
+ Recreate the photo from Bob Dylan’s “Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” album cover
+ Stand outside the Stonewall Inn, the home of the modern gay rights movement
+ See the preserved townhouses and lively streets which give the Village its particular character
+ Visit the cafes and quirky historical sites beloved by local New Yorkers today
