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New York: Visit mid-town Manhattan, Times Square and Broadway

An exciting tour of Manhattan visiting vibrant Times Square and Broadway.

Duration : 60 mins     Max Size : 50     Destination : New York  

Category : International & Cultural Awareness     Recommended For : Schools

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Overview

There are some cities that have been advertised, shown in movies or sitcoms, spoken about and had their images shared on social media oh-so-many times, that even if you’ve never visited the city, you feel like you know so much about it. Manhattan, in New York probably tops that list. From its glorious skyline to the many corporate offices that have their headquarters in the region, Manhattan is famous throughout the world.  Besides the many iconic buildings, Manhattan draws theatre enthusiasts from around the world for Broadway.

Broadway theatre, also simply known as Broadway, refers to the theatrical performances which are presented in the 41 professional theatres, each with 500 or more seats, located in the Theatre District.  Broadway and London's West End together represent the highest commercial level of live theater in the English speaking world. 

On this exciting tour, learners will be able to explore mid-town Manhattan and visit Broadway.

Manhattan is part of five boroughs of New York, and mainly consists of the 22km long Manhattan island, along with a few smaller islands. The name is believed to have been derived from an ancient folk language where ‘Manna-hata’ meant ‘land of the hills’ for the many hills and woods that once covered the area. While mid-town Manhattan may seem quite flat as we see it, Upper Manhattan is quite hilly.

As we walk along, be prepared to spot the iconic buildings and structures that are the face of Manhattan, including the Chrysler Building, the Public Library of the city of New York and the Bank of America building among others. We also pass by the Bryant Park, and get a glimpse of the distant Empire State Building. All along, our expert host keeps you entertained with fascinating stories of each of these iconic buildings and how they came to be. We then continue onward to reach our final destination for the day – the grand Times Square. Learn about why the Square is filled with myriad number of advertisements running from door to door and from floor to ceiling on the exterior of most buildings there. You will also get to see the pint where the famous crystal ball is dropped on the eve of every New Year.

In the second part of the tour we will explore Broadway. Of the many theatres in the district, only three are located in Broadway itself; namely the Broadway Theatre, Palace theatre, and the Winter Garden theatre. On this tour, students will learn about the history of these theatres and the many shows that have played here. Students will learn about the history of early theatre in New York, the birth of the musical and its history through the ages.


Your Presenter

  Antonio Ragone

Antonio has been a New York City tour guide for nearly two decades. In this exciting ever-changing city, he believes a new experience is around the corner every time. He is always inspired by the frenetic energy, changing neighborhoods, and original characters that make up the big apple. He is fluent in English, German, Spanish, and of course, Italian – his native language. In addition to New York City, he leads tours across the United States and Europe. 

How it works

 This is a group tour that accommodates up to 50 students at a time. Once you book this experience, we will send you a confirmation email with a link to join the session.  Children and teachers can log in from their individual classes or congregate in one single class/hall and access the tour via the link provided.

What you need

You will need a stable internet connection and a mobile device (ideally a desktop or laptop) to stream the session.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel and obtain a full refund for this session until 5 days before the date of the first session.

Book this experience

From £250 / Per Group (Max 50 Person)