Gossip Girl Filming Locations Tour of New York
Attention Upper East Siders! Experience the Lives of the Manhattan Elite on this Locations Tour of NYC!
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- • Live a Day in the Life of Serena, Blair and Co
- • Explore Over 40 Gossip Girl Filming Locations
- • Tour With Local Actors and Learn Insider Secrets
Why We Love This Unique Experience
New York City Experience Gifts: Gossip Girl here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite. The word on the street is you can now join an exclusive tour and discover the lives of all your favorite Upper East Siders IRL! In this three hour tour, hop on a comfortable, clean and climate controlled bus for a journey around over forty Gossip Girl filming locations and explore the playground of the hit shows privileged prep school teens. Along the way you'll stop by iconic sites from the show including Grand Central Terminal, the Met Steps, Henri Bendel and more, as you follow in the footsteps of Serena, Blair, Chuck, Dan and Nate and stop for plenty of photo opportunities as you go.
As an exclusive behind the scenes look, this tour is a must for fans of the beloved TV show, and is a fun way to explore the city on your next trip to NYC.
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Experience Overview:
Gossip Girl Filming Locations Tour Of New YorkKey Points
Hop on the Gossip Girl Sites Tour to explore locations as seen in the popular television series Gossip Girl!
Venture on this fun guided bus tour, where you’ll explore sites in the Upper East Side and Midtown Manhattan all from the comfort of a coach bus with AC in the summer and heat in the winter. Please note: This is a bus tour, not a pedicab tour. The bus does stop at certain locations so that guests can exit the vehicle for photo-ops.
What Will You See On This Tour?
See the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art steps
Get spotted at the City of the Museum of New York, used as Constance Billard & St. Jude’s schools in Gossip Girl
Swing by the Vera Wang boutique and peek at elegant bridal gowns
Craving something sugary and sweet? Ride past Ladurée, famous for its macarons
Check in to the glamorous night club-themed West Side hotel, The Empire Hotel
Go on location at Henri Bendel, a luxury fashion brand of purses, jewelry and other accessories
Take a photo at Grand Central Terminal, the world’s largest train station
Explore brand new locations from the Gossip Girl reboot, including New York Academy of Medicine, House of the Redeemer, Nightingale-Bamford School, Park Avenue Armory and more!
FAQ
Activity FAQs
Are these good sightseeing tours?
Yes. The tours travel through much of Manhattan while highlighting the specific TV and movie locations that are the tour's focus. As a result, families and friends often find this tour an ideal way to tour the city. While the tour does not visit such Manhattan landmarks as the Statue of Liberty or Empire State Building, you will be visiting neighborhoods such as Greenwich Village, Chelsea, SoHo and the East Village.
Is there ever a circumstance where a location is omitted from the tour?
While it is extremely rare, we do sometimes need to skip or modify certain locations that usually are part of the tour. Since the tour is visiting real-life locations all around Manhattan, the tour’s itinerary can sometimes be impacted by traffic conditions, store hours, etc. On Location Tours assumes no liability or responsibility for: traffic conditions, access to sites, or other conditions beyond its control.
Are we on the bus the whole tour? (Bus Tours only)
Absolutely not! The tour takes place on a coach bus since the locations are spread out throughout the city. Each tour will get off the bus at a number of different locations along the way, giving you the opportunity to experience the locations and take pictures. Whenever you leave the bus, it is with the tour guide. The tour includes a mix of on-the-bus viewings of locations and stops to get off the bus to explore, all woven into the story of how they relate to the TV shows and movies that have portrayed them on the big and small screens.
Are the buses equipped with seat belts? (Bus Tours only)
Buses are not equipped with lap or shoulder belts or harnesses.
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 if it is neat and you’re sure to remove all garbage from the bus at the end of the tour. Depending on the tour, there may be a few quick stops where you can grab something during the tour. Alcohol is completely prohibited on the bus.
What type of bus is used?
The tour is conducted on an enclosed coach bus. It is heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer.
Can I take a stroller or luggage on the tour?
You can take these on walking tours. The bus tours are conducted on a coach bus, so limited storage space is available. Please keep in mind that there will be several stops of up to 15-20 minutes each where we will be leaving the bus. If you are not comfortable leaving your belongings on the bus during this time, you might want to reconsider bringing them. We also have storage under the bus if needed.
Is there a bathroom on the bus tours?
Yes.
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Important Notice: 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.
What to Wear
Feel free to dress like your favorite character on the show! As some of the tour takes place outdoors, please dress weather-appropriate. Wear comfortable shoes as parts of the tour may include some walking.
What to Bring/What Not to Bring
Do not bring any glass or breakable bottles or alcohol on the bus. Feel free to bring a camera to capture your favorite locations on film. While videotaping is not allowed on the bus, many attendees film the locations at our several stops along the way.
The tour ticket does not include optional but appreciated tour guide gratuities.
Vehicles
We use a variety of vehicles for our tours. The vehicle will depend on the size of the group that is attending the tour.
Please use the bathroom in advance because some of the buses are not equipped with bathrooms.
For public tours, we mainly use Sprinters, buses and coaches.
The Gossip Girl Sites tour mirrors the content of the series and may not be appropriate for all ages (children under 9 years of age are not permitted to attend).
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.
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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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Gossip Girl Sites Bus Tour NYC
NY
people
1 participant
hours
- • Live a Day in the Life of Serena, Blair and Co
- • Explore Over 40 Gossip Girl Filming Locations
- • Tour With Local Actors and Learn Insider Secrets
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