The 15 Best New York City Film Location Tours

1.Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,284 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81Our pick

Ride a heated or air-conditioned coach from Bergdorf Goodman to Bryant Park, visiting more than 40 Sex and the City filming locations. You’ll see Carrie’s brownstone, Buddakan, the Meatpacking District, and Scout, with guides such as Lou, Lara, Hannah, and Amanda bringing show trivia to life.

“It was 88 degrees and the bus did not have working air conditioning, or suspension. It was a long hard ride. The video on your site shows that we’d be shown video clips, but we were not. I would not recommend.”

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2.NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour – Friends, Seinfeld & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,270 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Ride through Manhattan with a local actor guide such as Chris, Benji, Casey, or Lou, spotting locations from Friends, Seinfeld, Ghostbusters, Glee, Birdman, and more. Expect movie clips, quick photo stops, and plenty of city views, with most of the three-hour tour spent on the coach.

“A+ tour with Roseanne, fascinating and full of info. The small bus was comfortable. It was what we were hoping for.”

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3.NYC: Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour (On Location Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 892 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $81

Follow Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda across Manhattan with an English-speaking actor guide such as Lou or Hannah. Expect a three-hour mix of bus travel, short walks, filming locations, a Magnolia Bakery cupcake, and optional drinks at SATC spots.

“Hannah S was a fantastic guide , we were a small group but on a freaking cold day she made the tour really personal -5 ***”

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4.NYC: Central Park Celebrity Homes & Film Spots Pedicab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 817 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $40Best value

Take a one to two-hour pedicab ride from West 58th Street through Central Park and the Upper East Side. Your English or French-speaking guide points out more than 45 film locations, celebrity homes, and landmarks, with stops for photos at Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, and other classic park scenes.

“We had a great and fun tour thanks to MJ and Amir.”

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5.NYC: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the eighth official story in the series, performed live on Broadway. Follow Harry, Albus, and Draco Malfoy through a new family drama by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany. The 3.5-hour show includes an intermission.

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6.Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 499 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk through Central Park with a film-buff guide such as Laura, Kate, Callum, or Kathryn, visiting more than 30 movie and TV locations. You’ll see the Boathouse, Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Terrace, Wollman Rink, and Columbus Circle while viewing film stills and hearing behind-the-scenes facts.

“Brian was easy to find, communicated well and gave us fun facts we’d never have known! Thank you Brian!”

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7.NYC The Sopranos Iconic Filming Locations Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 427 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $92

Ride from Midtown Manhattan into New Jersey with a local actor guide, visiting more than 40 Sopranos locations, including Bada Bing, St. Cecilia’s, the Muffler Man, and Holsten’s, where the final scene was filmed. A private-tour upgrade is available.

“Well worth doing. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us much information that we did not know about”

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8.NYC The Sopranos Iconic Filming Locations Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 281 reviews · 4 hours · from $390

Follow Tony Soprano’s New Jersey from a Manhattan bus with actor-guides such as John, Deano, Jacopo, and Stefan. Visit Holsten’s final-scene booth, the Bada Bing, Chris’s shooting location, Big Pussy’s FBI meeting spot, and other filming sites. The tour is adult-oriented and costs $390 per person.

“Great tour, with lots of details and interesting information. Our guide, Dino, was absolutely amazing :)”

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9.New York City Gossip Girl TV Show Sites Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride a climate-controlled coach through Gossip Girl’s Manhattan, stopping at the Met Steps, Empire Hotel, Henri Bendel, Fifth Avenue, and other filming sites. Guides such as Clara, Madeline, Shay, and Abbey add show trivia, clips, photo help, and behind-the-scenes stories.

“It’s great and all that I could ask for. My guide is Clara and I love how she is so knowledgeable about the series. She dresses for the occasion too. She also takes great photos too. Love love love my experience.”

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10.Central Park Film Spots and Celebrity Homes Pedicab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $45Top rated

See Central Park by private pedicab with guides such as Johnny, Max, Moni, and Noah. Stop at Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Bow Bridge, and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir while hearing film stories and celebrity-home details. One and two-hour options are available.

“Quick tour, plenty of photo opportunities. Tour guide was good, informative and funny. I would recommend this tour if you’re limited with time in NYC.”

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11.Central Park Film Spots Pedicab Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $41

Ride through Central Park in a private pedicab with a live English-speaking guide. Visit movie locations including Wollman Rink, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Cherry Hill, and Strawberry Fields. Guides such as Omar and Peter add film trivia, park history, and photos, with the tour returning to 1411 6th Ave.

“Omar was excellent. Funny and full of information. The hour went really quickly. It was a super hot day and he was thoughtful enough to park the pedicab in the shade when we hopped off to take photos. Will recommend for sure”

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12.NYC Broadway Tour: Backstage Stories & Theater Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend two hours with a small group walking from the Winter Garden Theatre through Times Square, Duffy Square, Broadway, and Hell’s Kitchen. Guides such as Lucy, Lee, Jessie Fahay, and Mickey share theater history, working-life insight, and, when available, a look inside a rehearsal studio.

“We really liked this. Do this before going to one of the musicals and you really will make your whole Broadway adventure more real.”

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13.New York Holiday Lights and Movie Sites Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 103 reviews · 2h 30m · from $78

Spend 150 minutes riding through Manhattan with an English-speaking actor-guide, spotting movie locations from Elf, Home Alone 2, Scrooged, and Serendipity while viewing Fifth Avenue windows, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, and Macy’s. Movie clips help connect each place to the screen.

“I liked how they showed clips on the tv’s on the bus of the movies they were referencing. Kept the tour engaging the entire time.”

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14.Broadway Backstage: From Times Square to Studio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Walk from the Winter Garden Theatre through Times Square and Broadway with an English-speaking guide, then visit a Hell’s Kitchen rehearsal studio. Expect theater history, backstage stories, and possibly a live rehearsal or class. Groups are limited to 12, with private tours available.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and I had a great time learning history of Broadway theatre and visiting rehearsal studio:)”

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15.NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour – Friends, Seinfeld & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 93 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $70

Ride through Manhattan with a local actor as your guide, stopping at filming sites from Friends, Seinfeld, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, Birdman, Girls, and Glee. The 150-minute to 3-hour tour includes photo stops, behind-the-scenes stories, and optional audio translation in Spanish, French, or German.

“Fantastic experience, tour guide was both entertaining and informative... better way to explore NYC without the tweed jacket and leather elbow patches. We enjoyed our day. Thank-you to our guide Chris, and Mike the skilled coach driver.”

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