Central Park On Screen Film Tour

With its iconic locations and picturesque landscapes, it’s no wonder the Park is one of the most filmed locations in the world, appearing in beloved movies and TV shows. Whether you search for Enchanted and Hair wonderlands, the dramatic settings of Angels in America and Avengers, or where The Muppets Take Manhattan, you can explore the storied setting to your TV and movie favorites on this Central Park on Screen tour.
Join us for this special tour to view Central Park through a director’s lens and explore what Central Park’s TV and movies reveal about the connection between the Park and New York City. This official Central Park tour is the only one to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets of filming in Central Park – as the caretakers of Central Park, our teams work daily with film and TV crews, from indie productions to major Hollywood blockbusters.

Meeting Point

Doris C. Freedman Plaza

Grand Army Plaza &, 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

Your guide will be wearing a green coat or shirt with our company's name.

What's included:

• Use of audio equipment

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Doris C. Freedman Plaza

Fifth Avenue and 60th Street, Southeast corner of Central Park, New York City, 10021, New York

Our expert guide will meet you at Doris C. Freedman Plaza to begin your tour.

5 minutes

Central Park Zoo

East 64th Street, 5th Avenue, New York City, 10021, New York

Learn about the Zoo's history and the various roles it has played in movies.

Pass by without stopping

Central Park's Literary Walk

66th St To 72nd St, Central Park, New York City, 10022, New York

Discover the symbolism of one of Central Park's most recognizable landscapes.

10 minutes

Sheep Meadow

1802 65th St, New York City, 11204-3812, New York

Take in the city views, learn about Sheep Meadow's history, and gain insight into the way filming works in Central Park.

10 minutes

Bow Bridge

74th Street, West of Bethesda Terrace, Connecting Cherry Hill and The Ramble, New York City, New York

Visit one of Central Park's most iconic bridges.

10 minutes

Bethesda Terrace

Mid-Park at 72nd Street, New York City, 10021, New York

Explore how this location at the heart of Central Park has appeared in movies like The Avengers and John Wick.

15 minutes

Central Park Boathouse

EAST 72ND ST +, Center Dr, New York, NY 10021, USA

Take in the beauty of the Lake and revisit scenes from iconic movies like When Harry Met Sally.

Pass by without stopping

Conservatory Water

5th Ave & E 74th St, New York City, 10021, New York

Your tour will finish at this lesser-known gem, recognizable from films like Stuart Little and Breakfast at Tiffany's.

10 minutes