…We felt very fortunate to have taken the tour with him. Who knew all this information on Govenors Island? I’m a native New Yorker and this seemed like a big secret. Our group all enjoyed our tour. Don’t miss this tour with Kevin…..
Theatre History
Pre-WWII Stories
New York Gems
Experience the Glamour of the Early 1900s on the Broadway Walking Tour NYC
Take a stroll through the New York City era from the Gilded Age to the present day, with a deep dive into the Roaring Twenties. Walk in the footsteps of the greatest Broadway and Vaudeville performers and see the locations associated with their lives and theaters. Learn about the history of Times Square, as it was transformed across the last 125 years. If you are a fan of American history, old theater stories, and silent movies, this is the tour for you.
The walk begins in Shubert Alley between Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth streets, next to the Shubert Theatre and covers the famous Times Square neighborhood. See iconic theaters, hotels, restaurants, and landmarks tied to the lives of personalities such as Fanny Brice, Enrico Caruso, George M. Cohan, W.C. Fields, George and Ira Gershwin, Hugh Jackman, Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane, the Marx Brothers, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Flo Ziegfeld.
We’ll cover the history of Prohibition, the Actors Strike of 1919, the rise and demise of Vaudeville, and the colorful stories of the Ziegfeld Follies. From the boom year before and after WWII, the demise of the area, and finally to its rebirth into a multi-billion dollar industry. Leading this tour for 20 years, your expert guide will take you on a Broadway theater tour perfect for travelers and any fans of show business history.
Why Choose Our Tour?
See classic Broadway theatres & locations where stars performed & lived
Visit secret spots and learn U.S. history
Learn about New York in the era before WWII
Explore the architectural and historical stories of the buildings
Listen to narration by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, an award-winning author that’s written books about these very subjects
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Trip Details
Trip details
Price
- Adults – $50
- Student – $40
- Youth – $25
Day of the week available
Daily
Meeting point
Availability
May – December
Duration
2 hours
Group size
- Min – 2 people
- Max – 30 people
Included
- Walking tour
- Knowledgeable & licensed guide
Not included
Gratuities for superior service
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Cash for snacks & beverages
- Cash for crew gratuities
Tour staff
Licensed and expert tour guide to lead you safely around Manhattan
Good to Know
- Small groups welcome.
- This is an all-ages tour.
See What Our Customers Say About Us
…the East Village Dive Bar is the perfect walking tour. Our tour guide, Kevin, is an authority on New York history and literary culture, as evidenced by his other tours. But he’s also well versed in the dive-bar and rock music scenes… This was the most fun I had learning about something. And the best part is, I now have a three places to hang for the rest of my trip.
I had a great tour with Kevin. I learned a lot about Cypress Hills National Cemetery of which I was unware
…Kevin’s knowledge is encyclopedic…The facts and trivia he knows are mind-blowing, even to longtime New Yorkers who consider themselves well-informed about their city. His stories are fascinating, and he has a knack for detail that sticks with you. He also shares generously from the historic photos and images he’s amassed in his research…
…Kevin was very knowledgeable on all things Dorothy Parker(and friends), The Algonquin Hotel and The New Yorker Magazine… Kevin was the best tour guide and I highly recommend this tour when visiting NY(or even if you already live there-as we do).
