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    Fun little role play near the end of the tour :)
    Shelby W.

    This is probably one of my favorite tours that I've done in New York. Being a huge fan of SNL and other NBC shows, it's so cool to get to go behind the scenes where all of the magic happens! The coolest part about this tour is that you can come twice in a row and your experience could be different. The first time I did this tour, we are able to completely see the SNL stage from a window. The next, we got to go into the Kelly Clarkson and Seth Myers talk show studios. Depending on what is going on that day, that will determine what you are able to see (and maybe WHO you will get to see!) The downside is you are not allowed to take any photos or videos, but the cool part is that you get to see different spaces with production staff actually working. At the end of the tour, everyone in your group gets to play a part in a mock 'Today' show segment, which you get to download for free after and can be quite hilarious XD Even though this might come off as a tourist trap and is a bit pricey, it is definitely worth it for all that you get to see.

    David N.

    When we decided to go to New York City, I knew we absolutely had to tour NBC AT 30 Rock. We managed to snag a slot on our final day and we arrived probably about 15 minutes early. Soon everyone else showed up and we were on our way. The tour starts with a pretty interesting video about the history of 30 Rock, and our guides did a nice job of establishing a fun, easygoing atmosphere. We saw a few really cool things, but the highlight for me was easily a stop at the infamous SNL stages. I've been watching the show since the '80s, so it was a real treat seeing those iconic stages up close. Our guides offered up interesting tidbits and factoids but I just found myself staring at that infamous host stage. The whole place was even smaller than I had imagined! The rest of the tour was cool, and we got to see The Tonight Show's stage, which was also surprisingly small. The tour ended with a fun but silly chance to film a short video. Thankfully there were non-speaking roles in it for introverts such as myself. The Tour isn't cheap but honestly it was worth every penny just to see the SNL stage. What a treat.

    Connie C.

    Forgive me because I'm terrible with names and I should have written this review earlier, but our tour was 10am on 6/4/24 and I thought our pages did a wonderful job!! I've read a few reviews and it seems clear to me that pages can make or break a studio tour, so big shout out to ours! It was great! Our pages were very good about avoiding spoilers and letting things unfold as we went, which I really appreciated in hindsight. So as to not spoil anything, I will simply say it was a good time. I saw things I didn't expect to see, and from what I can tell, what I saw and what you might see could all be based on the season in which you visit. You will learn a lot about the history of the building, and I thought it was so cool to stand in a place with so much history. The building has been around for so many years and they seemed to make sure to use all of the space efficiently. I really loved that no space went unused. It was a pleasant surprise. Guests will also get a couple of nice souvenirs and a small discount to purchase merchandise from the store afterward, and my items came in a cute little reusable tote, which was nice. There are also other shops and eateries around if you want to browse/eat after the tour!

    It's like that thing where they make you wait in a gift shop full of Golden Girls Monopoly and giant Jimmy Fallon heads.
    Glen N.

    It's fine, but I think I expected more polished tour guides, working action, and more content integration. The highlight for me was seeing Studio 8H, and I got the feeling that there is a demand for tours that specialize solely on SNL. As a lifelong superfan, it is a treat to see the stage from the audience, with the musical stage next to the monologue stage, which doubles as weekend update, with two separate set pieces, all under the iconic clock. But it would be nice to get on the floor level, especially through the doors where monologists often stray. I would love to see a llama up close. They should consider such a tour one day a week that includes Wally's cue card team, prop room, costumes, control booth, etc. I would pay big money if such a tour included the dress rehearsal or actual show, rather than relying on standby, a lottery, or giving Andrew Dismukes a "massage". We were there on a Tuesday just before Shane Gillis and 21 Savage shot their promos, but we were ushered out like interlopers instead of being treated as the audience we hoped we could be. The second highlight was the interactive segment, which they only added post-Covid. They gave each member of our group of twelve a role. Some kid who couldn't read the teleprompter was our host (he was no Letter Man). Another kid was his guest. Some lady volunteered me for the "contestant", which I didn't want. (I tried to volunteer here for the janitor.) We also had three people in a "band", one "announcer", and the ugly people worked the cameras and control booth. The whole thing is scripted and videotaped, sent free to the guests, which is a nice touch. The whole thing is well-intentioned though a little hokey- they should have Seth Myers take a look at the script and punch it up. Truth is, except for the last part, I think this would be very boring for a kid unless they are a fan of SNL. Or elevators. The third highlight was entering a newsroom studio, where a girl in charge of audio took the time to point out the director, stagehand, and cameraman prepping the timing of the teleprompter. During that time we saw a screen projecting Biden the winner of the election taking place in nine months and I joked they leaked the script. They laughed and assured me it was practice. If I am found "unresponsive in my cell", please remember this review. The rest is basically three videos about NBC history, a look into mostly empty control rooms beyond a glass window, and hanging out in hallways, hoping to catch a glimpse of Keith Morrison (ok, maybe that was just me). I get that the focus was on NBC history, I would have loved to see more content integration, like chronological or thematic montage videos or props/costumes of popular NBC programming. Even though they weren't filmed there, I want to put on Ross' leather pants, drop a Junior Mint into a patient's body, close Ron Swanson's office door by remote, anything but a beverage with Dr. Huxtable.

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    Ashley S.

    We stumbled across the NBC Studios Tour by accident as we were walking by. Of course, we decided we had to do it. I've always been a HUGE Saturday Night Live fan and it was pretty amazing to see the actual studio and how small it really was. There are hundreds of lights on the ceiling because apparently it's bad luck to remove the old ones when they stop working. At the end of the tour we got to make our own little show and of course it was very similar to the famous "Cow Bell" sketch. I played the tambourine. It was a fun time. Afterwards we went to the shop and bought some souvenirs. One of them of course, was a "I need more Cowbell" shirt!

    Our students with pages Molly and Antu.
    Chris T.

    We had a tour this morning and brought 10 students of our Media Literacy program from Love of Learning Montessori school. Molly and Antu were our pages. They were phenomenal!!!! I cannot recommend them or this tour more highly. We all felt that there was just the right amount of historical info, awesome access, and technical understanding. Our pages were knowledgeable, professional, friendly and entertaining. This is a great tour for anyone. In our case these kids are very production savvy and the pages were able to pivot so effortlessly between the varied interests of our students.

    Aloha from the 50th State! I hope I made it on TV!

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    Ask the Community - The Tour at NBC Studios

    Do they have a bag check onsite? I'm planning to stop there later this week on my way out of town and will have my carry on luggage.

    No they do not

    Is it better to get morning tickets or afternoon tickets?

    Morning in my opinion. Better chance of bumping into people there to interview on the Today show. It's how we got to meet Hoda and be on a segment at the end of our tour in September last year.

    How long is the tour?

    45-60 minutes depending on group queries!

    How much are tickets to tour and/or see a show?

    Tickets for the tour are $33 for adults and $29 for kids and seniors plus tax.

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    Seeing the Saturday Night Live studio was amazing as well as the sets for Jimmy Fallon and Seth Myers.

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