Central Park TV and Movie Locations Tour New York City
Enjoy a Walk Through Central Park and Discover Iconic Filming Locations in this Two Hour Walking Tour
NY
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Over 40 Famous Filming Locations
- • Guided By a Local Actor With Insider Secrets
- • Plenty Of Opportunity For Photos Throughout
Why We Love This Unique Experience
New York City Experience Gifts: Known as the world's most famous park, Central Park is one of New York's most celebrated backdrops, and sets the scene for many fan favorites in TV and Film. In this two hour walking tour, you will join an expert guide (a local actor with insider information all about filming in NYC) as you traverse well known spots in the magnificent park. Featuring over 40 filming locations, you can walk where the Glee cast walked, visit the iconic Boathouse Cafe from When Harry Met Sally, see the iconic Bethesda Terrace featured in The Avengers, Elf and so much more!
The ideal experience gift for TV and Film buffs, this locations tour is an incredible way to discover the iconic sites of Central Park, and would make a great addition to your next weekend in NYC.
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Experience Overview:
Central Park Tv And Movie Locations Tour New York CityKey Points:
Sometimes taking a stroll through Central Park feels like being in a timeless romantic film. Perhaps it’s the horse-drawn carriages and the tree-lined pathways. Or perhaps it’s the fact that, well, hundreds of movies have been shot in Central Park.
Our unique Central Park TV & Movie Sites walking tour through the world-famous park highlights more than 30 film and television locations that have been used in TV shows and movies shot in the most filmed location in the world, Central Park.
This two-hour walking tour is a fun and relaxing way to spend an afternoon strolling through what was the first public park built in America. There are 40 locations in all, which means that you’ll have ample opportunity to pose for the camera a la Holly Golightly. Whether it’s springtime, summertime, fall, or winter, this tour is great for all seasons.
What Will You See On This Tour?
Take a stroll through Bethesda Terrace, as seen in The Avengers and Elf
Dance your heart out musical-style like characters featured in Glee, Enchanted, and Isn’t It Romantic
Sport your black cashmere gloves at the famous ice skating rink, as seen in Serendipity
Get in on the action where Steve Carell and Tina Fey escaped the bad guys in Date Night
Go on location to the Bandshell, the iconic amphitheater from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Law & Order: SVU
Visit the peaceful Boathouse Café as seen in the famous romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally
Feed pigeons where Kevin McCallister fed them in Home Alone 2
FAQ
Activity FAQs
Is this a good general sightseeing tour of the park?
Yes. While the Central Park TV & Movie Sites Tour is not a typical New York sightseeing tour, it does include a number of landmarks throughout the park. It's a unique, entertaining way to tour the park with a knowledgeable guide to educate you along the way.
What exact locations do we visit?
The exact itinerary and route of the tour varies somewhat from tour to tour, so we can’t say ahead of time exactly which locations will be visited on a specific tour. There are usually 3-4 scheduled stops on each tour, including various bars, shops and other locations, but tour routes may differ from tour to tour. You will be provided with a handout that lists many of the real-life locations on the tour so you can revisit them at your leisure afterwards.
Are cameras allowed on the tour?
Yes. While photography and filming are not allowed on the bus portion of the tours, there are some great spots for taking photos and videos at our numerous stops along the way. You may take photos at the various locations your guide is highlighting.
Should I tip the tour guide?
Gratuities are not included in the price of the tour ticket. A tip for exemplary service is always appreciated, but never required.
Are food and drink included on the tour? Can I bring my own?
No food or drinks are served on the tours, but you can feel free to bring something of your own.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Because of some stairways in the park, the normal route that this tour follows is not wheelchair accessible.
Can I take a stroller or luggage on the tour?
You can take these on walking tours.
Are kids ages 1-5 free?
Children 1-5 are free on the Central Park TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour. You do not need to purchase a ticket for them. While young children are welcome on the tour, please be aware if your child proves disruptive or excessively restless, you may be asked to leave.
Are the tours conducted in English only?
The tours are only conducted in English. Since so much of the tour is visual, however, visitors from countries such as Japan, Germany, France, Spain and many others have enjoyed the tour just the same!
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Tips & Guidelines
What to Wear
This tour takes place outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the day's weather conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are a must; you'll be on your feet the entire tour.
What to Bring/What Not to Bring
Please do not bring any luggage or bags that you will not be able to carry for the duration of the tour.
There are numerous beautiful settings to be filmed along the way, so feel free to bring a camera or video recorder.
You may want to bring extra cash with you in case you want to buy a drink or do some quick shopping along the way! Alcohol is prohibited.
All Children must be accompanied by an adult.
While tipping is certainly not required, our tour guides happily accept and appreciate gratuities for a job well done.
Please note, the total number of bookings needs to be a minimum of 8 in order to run the tour.
Please note: Most tours take place on coach buses, which are air conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. Most buses are equipped with on-board restrooms. Buses are not equipped with lap or shoulder belts or harnesses. We are committed to providing accessible tours to persons with disabilities and are able to provide accessible vehicles for passengers with mobility impairments. Notice of the need for an accessible vehicle at least 24 hours in advance is strongly recommended so as to guarantee the timely provision of an accessible vehicle. The wheelchair lifts can accommodate up to approximately 600 pounds total. However, If you will be using a fold-up wheelchair and will be traveling with someone who can provide assistance on and off the bus, you do not need to inform us ahead of time as all of our buses have room in the luggage compartment to store it.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.
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On Location Tours
Come escape reality and have an “on location” vacation with On Location Tours. Follow in the footsteps of your favorite TV & movie characters on one of the East Coast’s hottest tourist attractions. On Location Tours offers the most unique and only TV and movie-themed bus tours and walking tours in New York City and Boston.
Tour New York TV and movie sites. See all the Sex and the City hotspots. Visit the Sopranos sites in New Jersey. Get spotted at Gossip Girl locations. Reminisce on the days of classic movies with TCM. And stroll through Central Park TV and movie locations! Receive discounted offers on fun-filled New York City activities by purchasing a combo tour package today!
About On Location Tours
On Location Tours, the 2013 Concierge Choice Award Winner for Sightseeing and Tours, is one of the world’s largest TV and movie tour companies and the only one operating in multiple cities. The tours feature sites from the hottest and latest on the big and small screen. Founded in 1999 by Georgette Blau, it has quickly become one of the East Coast’s most popular tourist attractions serving over 100,000 tourists and locals annually. Some of the tours include: NYC TV & Movie Tour, When Harry Met Seinfeld Tour, Sex and the City Hotspots, Gossip Girl Sites, Sopranos Sites, TCM Classic Film Tour, Central Park TV & Movie Sites, and Holiday Lights & Movie Sites.
Mission Statement
The aim of On Location Tours is to allow people the opportunity to straddle fiction and reality, letting them feel as though they are part of the TV show or movie, ultimately bringing them closer to the characters themselves. We offer a new and exciting way to see the most filmed city in the world with our distinctive New York sightseeing tours. With On Location Tours, you’ll go behind the scenes of your favorite shows and movies – we give a whole new meaning to the term “site seeing!” Our tour guides are local actors and actresses who have appeared on TV and movie sets in New York and Boston.
If you film it, they will come:
Since launching On Location Tours in 1999, Georgette Blau founded ATTAM, the Association for TV and Movie Tours, the only association in existence dedicated to the rapidly growing sector of TV and movie tourism. Studies have shown that locations that have been used in TV shows and movies experience a surge in tourism after a film’s release. More and more companies are starting film tours to capitalize on this phenomenon. ATTAM provides focused representation to companies around the world that run film tours. The film tourism has grown to such an extent that there have been conferences around the world on the subject, taking place in France, Italy, Germany, Japan, and at the Motion Picture Association of America’s biannual The Business of Show Business conference. Georgette Blau is considered an expert on the subject of film tourism and has been a speaker at all of these conferences.
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Central Park TV and Movie Locations Tour
NY
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Over 40 Famous Filming Locations
- • Guided By a Local Actor With Insider Secrets
- • Plenty Of Opportunity For Photos Throughout
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