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Radio City Music Hall Backstage Tour

1260 Avenue of the Americas, (between 50th and 51st Streets), New York City, NY 10020
212.307.7171
Ranked #88 of 224 tours in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
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Randburg, South Africa
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We did the tour after watching Lady Antebellum the night before. It is quite amazing that they manage to keep everything in working order after 80 years.

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Cedar Falls, Iowa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This tour was very informative and we got to see different areas of Radio City Music Hall. Our tour guide was upbeat and really seemed to enjoy her job. I was amazed at how big it is. It seems there is a corner with the Radio City Music Hall sign but the place is huge on the inside. We were... More

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Todmorden
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Our 3rd visit to NYC and we were looking for something different to do. We decided to try this tour, as it was in our city pass, and we were so glad we did. This is one of the best things we have done in New York, and you wouldn't be dissapointed if you spare an hour for this hidden... More

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Liverpool
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

This one hour tour takes you on a superb tour around the Radio City Music Hall. Really interesting tour and the art deco styling is fabulous. Definitely worth doing as part of your New York sightseeing trip.

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Jacksonvile, FL
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

This theater is worth seeing. It is so pretty and well designed. It is amazing that technology used when it was built is still in operation. We were not able to see a show here but I would love to someday.

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Springfield, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We did the Radio City Music Hall Backstage Tour during our trip to NYC. Our guide was very knowledgeable without sounding like she had memorized a script. We enjoyed the art deco design and liked the hearing about the history and how the building was saved from demolition. However, do be aware that at one point you are walking quite... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

One of the best tours, the music hall is shown in all its brilliance and harks back to the grand days of art deco. Very interesting is the lounge for all the star acts.

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Carnoustie, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

I joined my father-in-law on a tour of Radio City Music Hall and quite enjoyed it. The tour guide was very informative and had a good sense of humour. On a day like the one we went on (they were setting up for a concert) the place was buzzing and it felt good to be a part of it but... More

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Denver, CO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012 via mobile

We did this as part of our new York pass, so it was free(included). Would have been disappointed if we paid for it out of pocket, but generally enjoyed it. Anne, our tour guide, was really nice, enjoyed her perspective and tour. We felt like meeting a rocketed felt a little awkward. Overall very fun!

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Having been to The Secret Policeman's Ball at Radio City Hall the night before, we couldn't resist going back for a closer look at this amazing theatre. Tickets are purchased from the Gift Shop next door, and tours seem to run every 15 mins from 11am to 3pm (except show days). Tour was excellant and gave access to all areas... More

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