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Madison Square Garden Tour Experience

Madison Square Garden interior with tour group exploring arena seating.
Madison Square Garden interior with tour group exploring arena seating.
Madison Square Garden interior with tour group exploring arena seating.
Madison Square Garden interior with tour group exploring arena seating.

Explore the iconic Madison Square Garden with a backstage tour that gives you access to exclusive areas, legendary exhibits, and behind-the-scenes stories!

Highlights

  • Unlock exclusive access to VIP suites and locker rooms on a tour crafted for sports and music fans, giving you a peek behind the curtain.

  • Immerse yourself in the Defining Moments Exhibits, filled with unforgettable memorabilia from historic matches and concerts.

  • Stroll through the legendary halls where champions and stars have walked, and feel the weight of history in every step.

  • Take in breathtaking views from an elevated seating area, offering a fresh perspective on this iconic arena.

  • Make the most of your visit with a multilingual guidebook, available in several languages, to connect with the stories of The Garden.

Inclusions

  • Madison Square Garden Tour Experience

  • English-speaking guide

  • Defining Moments Exhibits

  • Access to exclusive areas of The Garden

  • Follow-along guides available in: Español, Français, Português, Deutsche and Italiano

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Madison Square Garden, often called "The World's Most Famous Arena," has been at the heart of New York’s cultural and sporting life for over a century. Since opening its doors in 1968, the current Madison Square Garden (the fourth in its history) has hosted countless legendary moments that have left an indelible mark on both sports and entertainment history. Step inside Madison Square Garden and experience the behind-the-scenes tour of one of the world’s most iconic venues. With an English-speaking guide, gain insight into the arena’s storied past! Walk through the same halls as legends like Muhammad Ali, Billy Joel, and Madonna, and learn about the pivotal moments that have taken place here over the decades.

Go beyond the public areas and explore the rarely-seen spaces that make Madison Square Garden a world-class venue. You’ll get an insider’s look at VIP suites, the locker rooms where world-renowned athletes and performers prepare, and the Defining Moments Exhibits—a tour highlight. This exhibit showcases the most significant events in Madison Square Garden’s history, offering a deep dive into the unforgettable moments that took place here. From Ali-Frazier’s “Fight of the Century” to the record-breaking concerts of Billy Joel, the exhibits feature exclusive memorabilia, photos, and footage that chronicle these landmark occasions. The Defining Moments Exhibits allow you to relive these legendary events and understand why Madison Square Garden has earned its iconic status. You’ll also experience an elevated seating area that offers a unique view of the arena, giving you a sense of what it’s like to watch history unfold live.

Accessibility

  • This experience is stroller and wheelchair accessible.

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the ticketed tour time.

Additional information

  • Access to Knicks and Rangers locker rooms may be restricted due to venue activity and on game days.

How to redeem your tickets

  • After booking, you will receive a link (via email), to access your tickets on the Ticketmaster page. Please note, the email is not your ticket.

  • Select Claim Tickets.

  • Log in using your Ticketmaster account credentials (username and password). If you don't have an account with Ticketmaster, you will have to sign up and create one.

  • Once you've signed in, your claimed tickets will appear under My Events.

  • On the day of the show, log in to your Ticketmaster account using the same credentials to access your tickets on your mobile device.

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