Everything You Need to Know About the Famous NBC Studios Tour at 30 Rock
For starters, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at your favorite NBC shows.
Have you ever wanted to visit the studios where some of today's most popular television shows are made, like Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Kelly Clarkson Show? Or visit the headquarters of some of your favorite news programming including TODAY, MSNBC, Nightly News with Lester Holt. Not only can you get a glimpse of one or two of these studios during The Tour at NBC Studios, you’ll also learn about NBC’s long history and legacy of broadcast television at Rockefeller Center.
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So what exactly is The Tour at NBC Studios, and what can you expect? Read on to learn all about the famous tour, ticket prices, and more.
What is The Tour at NBC Studios?
The Tour at NBC Studios is located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. During the tour, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look of television in a skyscraper led by NBC Pages that will guide you through the production process, from staging and directing, to the technologies that deliver our content to your home. All guests will have the opportunity to be a part of the fun during an interactive portion of the tour producing their own television show.
Tours typically lasts between 75 to 90 minutes and covers the distance of about three city blocks, according to the tour’s official website.
The tour will also take guests to see the studios where daily news programs like TODAY, Nightly News with Lester Holt, MSNBC, and NBC News are filmed.
Led by experienced and knowledgeable NBC Pages, each tour typically lasts between 75 to 90 minutes and covers the distance of about three city blocks, according to the tour’s official website. You’ll also learn all about the production process behind your favorite NBC shows and the intricate technologies used to create it all.
“The Tour showcases everything involved in television production and highlights the legacy of NBC in Rockefeller Center,” the tour website explains.
Starting at The Shop at NBC Studios, each tour is unique, and what you’ll see will depend on a variety of factors like production schedules and studio access availability, the website explains.
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How can you get tickets for The Tour at NBC Studios?
Simply select an available date on the booking website and enter the number of tickets you’ll need. You can attend the tour at various times throughout the morning and afternoon. The earliest option is at 9 a.m. while the latest slot is typically around 3:30 p.m., depending on the date and availability, which varies regularly.
General admission tickets cost $48, while children between 8 and 17 years old are $42. Do note that children 7 and younger are not permitted on the tour. There are also special rates for military members and seniors, both costing $42.
As the first and oldest major broadcast network in the country, NBC's history is truly fascinating, and The Tour is the best way to soak it all in.
