The Tour at NBC Studios takes you behind the scenes at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. You may visit sets for Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, along with studio spaces and control rooms. Guides share stories about NBC and how television is made, and the tour can include an interactive show-making activity with your group. It suits TV fans and anyone curious about production, pop culture, architecture or history. The studios can be less immersive when filming is underway.
What the tour can show you
The route can include sets for Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as well as studio stages and control rooms. Which spaces are available can depend on filming activity, so a visit during a hiatus may give you a more immersive look behind the scenes.
Guides share information about NBC and the shows made at the studios. The tour also gives you a closer look at how production works in the spaces where television is made.
The interactive finale
Some tours end with an activity in which the group makes a show together. It gives you a chance to participate, not only look around, and can be a highlight for children who are interested in television. The experience is also a fit for adults curious about pop culture, studio spaces or production.
FAQ
Where is The Tour at NBC Studios?
The tour is at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
Can you take photos during the tour?
No. Photography is not allowed on the tour.
Should I book tickets in advance?
Yes. Booking ahead is recommended to help secure your place.
Is the tour suitable for children?
It can appeal to children interested in television, though the material notes it may not suit younger children.
