New York City Taylor Swift Hotspots Tour

Discover the magic of Taylor Swift’s New York City with our “Taylor Swift’s Hotspots” walking tour! This tour is led by a local actor tour guide/ultimate Taylor fan. The tour takes you to iconic locations in the East and West Village that have inspired Taylor’s life and lyrics. Some iconic locations include Housing Works Bookstore, Emilio’s Ballato, Banzarbar, the charming Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery, and the historic Electric Lady Studio, where Taylor recorded some of her chart-topping hits. Join us for an unforgettable tour, celebrating the places that Taylor Swift loves in the city that never sleeps. Don’t forget to study up on your Taylor trivia!

Meeting Point

126 Crosby St

126 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012, USA

What's included:

• True Swiftie Tour Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Housing Works Bookstore

126 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Where Taylor filmed the final scene for her “All Too Well 10 Minute Version” Music video.

10 minutes

The Bowery Hotel

335 Bowery, New York, NY 10003, USA

This is believed to be the inspiration behind Joe Alwyn’s pseudonym as the pair had their first public outing here while going to a private Kings of Leon concert.

10 minutes

Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

380 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003, USA

This Tik Tok-famous cafe is also one of Taylor's favorite places to visit in NYC. She has been spotted here with several friends, including Tavi Gevinson, who was in the HBO reboot of Gossip Girl.

10 minutes

Washington Square Park

Washington Square, New York, NY 10012, USA

Taylor's Cornelia Street apartment was located right by Washington Square Park. This park is also the unofficial campus square for New York University, and in 2022, Taylor gave an impressive and inspirational commencement speech at NYU’s graduation.

10 minutes

Electric Lady Studios

52 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Taylor has recorded several of her albums and rerecords here. Other recent recordings here are Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please,” Gracie Abrams’ “The Secret of Us” and The Bleachers, which is Jack Antanoff’s band. Jack is Taylor Swift’s longtime collaborator, and Sabrina and Gracie have opened for Taylor on her Eras Tour.

10 minutes

23 Cornelia St

23 Cornelia St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Taylor Swift rented 23 Cornelia Street back in 2016 while her Tribeca home was being renovated. Originally built in 1870 as a carriage house, this extraordinary 4 bedroom 6 bathroom townhouse blends timeless elegance with contemporary flair.

10 minutes

Apartment Building from the TV Show Friends

Apartment Building from the TV Show Friends, New York, NY 10014, USA

Taylor has mentioned several times that she is a huge Friends fan and says it is her favorite show. She even loves to marathon watch Friends to chill out after her shows. This building is famously known as the exterior of the apartment where the characters lived. Taylor’s favorite friends episode is “The One Where Everybody Finds Out” which is when everyone finds out about Monica and Chandler dating.

10 minutes

Stonewall National Monument

38-64 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Known for being the first U.S National Monument dedicated to LGBTQ+ rights and history. Taylor Swift has been a notable ally to the LGBTQ+ community, using her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity. Her song “You Need to Calm Down” from her 2019 album Lover is a direct call for acceptance and support, reflecting her commitment to ending discrimination.

10 minutes

Waverly Inn

16 Bank St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Taylor has been seen dining here numerous times with friends and partners. In October 2023, she was seen leaving with boyfriend Travis Kelce, a day after they were both featured in the SNL Season 49 Premiere.

10 minutes

Bus Stop Cafe

597 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, USA

In the song "The 1" from the Folklore album, Taylor sings “I thought I saw you at the bus stop." Fans were confused about this but then did some digging and believe that this cafe might be what she is referencing. It’s only a theory – what do you believe?

10 minutes

The High Line

New York, NY 10011, USA

One of Taylor Swift's most popular songs called "Cardigan" mentions The High Line. In the Folklore song she sings about hearing "your heartbeat on the High Line," while recounting memories. She even goes on to say that images of The High Line popped into her head and inspired her when writing the album.

10 minutes