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As you'd expect from one of the world's entertainment hubs, the quality of the behind-the-scenes tours you can take in New York City is second-to-none. From television to theater to sports to opera, New York City gives you the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the country's top entertainment venues and broadcasters. As usual with New York, the list of “bests” and “mosts” is simply jaw-dropping.
Backstage Tours in New York City
With a flair for theatrics, the Metropolitan Opera Guild (a.k.a., the Met) is among the world's top operatic stages. Tours of the Met allow visitors to see how sets and costumes are made and get a behind-the-scenes look at the site's auditoriums and other performance areas.
Another one of the world's preeminent stages, Radio City Music Hall, is also on full display in the heart of Manhattan. Meet one of the high-kicking Rockettes in person and hear some entertaining and glamorous show stories as you traverse one of the world's largest performance stages.
Hosting everything from theatrical performances to memorable, awe-inspiring athletic feats, Madison Square Garden has long been regarded as the pulsating heart of the sports world and been referred to as the “world's most famous arena.” On a behind-the-scenes tour of “the Garden,” visitors can see how NBA and WNBA hardwood “transforms” into an NHL ice, and even go into the Knicks', Liberty's, and Rangers' locker rooms. As you'll likely be touring on an event night, you can witness the buildup firsthand, seeing players, announcers, cameramen, or cheerleaders practice in preparation. Grab a meal nearby and then show up for the evening's game or show.
TV Studio Tours in New York City
Bringing the international news right into your home is CNN, the global, 24-hour-a-day news channel. Tour the company's New York TV studios for a behind-the-scenes look at how news is gathered from and reported around the world. You'll even have the chance to make a video or yourself reporting the news “live” on camera!
Channel surfing, switch over to NBC Studios, which offers visitors the opportunity to tour the sets where some of the country's most popular shows, like Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Conan O'Brian, are filmed. After your behind-the-scenes tour, if you're lucky enough to score tickets, you can actually attend a free TV show taping of shows broadcast on NBC as well as on other networks. On a tour of the network's New York City studios you'll also have the chance to learn about NBC's history, from its humble roots in radio broadcasting.
Behind-the-scenes tours are typically family-friendly activities good for a short and interesting diversion from a region's mainstream tourist activities. Note that the behind-the-scenes tours in this region tend to be on the expensive side, and some tours have irregular hours and admission restrictions. Click on the individual icons for more practical information.
Behind-the-Scenes and Factory Tours in Manhattan and New York City
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