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Cost: $52
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Availability: Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12 noon
Tour Type: Bus with some walking
Join this tour of filming locations from the popular series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! You’ll follow in the footsteps of Midge herself, as you get a peek into 1950s Manhattan. Come in your best 50s chic to really channel that Maisel fashion.
With over tons of swell locations to see, you’ll travel by bus with your marvelous tour guide. Whether you’re a huge fan of the show or you just want to learn some insider secrets about filming a period television series, this tour is for you.
Tour Highlights
- Have a coffee at the West Village cafe where Abe meets his lawyer in Season 2
- See the iconic Jazz Club where Midge watches her new friend Lenny Bruce perform
- Peek in the famous park where Midge joins a protest
- Stop for a drink at one of the oldest bars in NYC where Joel and his friend Archie commiserate
- Drive by the butcher shop where Midge & her mom shop
- Grab a bite at the quintessential American diner central to Midge & Joel’s relationship and so much more.
Meeting Location
34th Street between 5th and Madison Avenue, exact location given upon booking.
- Adult
- $52
Join us for a Marvelous tour!
On this Marvelous Mrs. Maisel tour, you’ll take a look at where the acclaimed series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was shot on location in New York City. All over Manhattan, you’ll see locations from all three seasons of the Amazon Prime series, and you’ll learn about how the crew disguised modern day NYC to make it appear as the 1950s you see in the TV show. At the start of the series, Mrs. Miriam “Midge” Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) lives in the Upper East Side with her husband Joel (Michael Zegan) and two kids. As the series progresses, her life gets upended by her decision to pursue stand-up comedy, as she starts to explore downtown and performing in the West Village.
Midge lives in the same building as her parents Abe and Rose Weissman, played by Marin Hinkle and Tony Shalhoub. She also meets Susie Myerson (Alex Borstein) at the Gaslight Café, who eventually becomes her manager as the two navigate a male dominated industry. The first season is shot almost entirely in New York, and the second season takes some of the characters to Paris and the Catskills. The third season of the show introduces several new characters as Midge beings touring the country, and the rest of the ensemble continues with life in NYC.
Gramercy:
Hot set! The first location is the swanky arts center where Joel introduces his parents to Midge… and to Penny Pann. You’ll then head to the old timey bar where Joel gets drinks with his friend Archie and it still looks like the 1950s inside! You also might recognize the bar from Mad About You, where Ursula works (Phoebe’s twin sister from Friends, both played by Lisa Kudrow!)
NYU Campus & Bowery:
Next, it’s time for a stroll in the park seen multiple times in the series. You might remember it best from the episode where Miriam finds herself in the spotlight yet again at a protest against a proposed highway that was almost built right through Manhattan. You’ll then head to the Irish Bar where Midge and crew visit. In real life, they didn’t let in dames until the 1970s!
Greenwich Village:
Right from the first episode, visit the kosher butcher where Mrs. Maisel picks up the lamb for her famous brisket and black-and-white cookies. Now permanently closed, you’ll see the main comedy club from the series as well as an old café which was seen in Maisel as well as Mad Men and Inside Llewyn Davis. Home to many poets and musicians while it was open, you’ll remember this location from season 1.
Next, it will feel like you’re going into a time machine when you step into the music store, the very store where Midge gets the old “dirty” comedy records to listen to. Golly! You’ll then jump forward to the second season to see the cafe where Abe (Tony Shalhoub) meets with his lawyer. Yikes!
* In an effort to stay current, we are constantly updating our tours with new locations and cannot guarantee the presence of locations mentioned on our site. If you have a particular interest in locations from a specific TV show or movie, please let your tour guide know and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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 Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
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Premium seating offers guaranteed assigned seating in the first four rows of the bus. There is an additional charge for Premium Seating. Otherwise, seating is first come, first serve. If you have a number of people in your party that want to sit together, you should make sure to arrive 15-20 minutes early. Guests that arrive late or right at the starting time are much more likely to have to split up their group.
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Buses are not equipped with lap or shoulder belts or harnesses.
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No, On Location Tours does not keep a waiting list for our tours. Tours usually sell out, and often well in advance, so please make sure to purchase your tickets far in advance, especially if you have limited time availability.
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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.
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Gratuities are not included in the price of the tour ticket. A tip for exemplary service is always appreciated, but never required.
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We will stop at a few bars that were used on the show where drinks will be available for purchase. If you would like any additional food or drinks, feel free to bring something of your own if it is neat and you’re sure to remove all garbage from the bus. Alcohol is completely prohibited on the bus.
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There will be stops at bars that were used in the TV series, where you can purchase drinks just like the characters. Please bring cash and ID if you wish to partake! On Location Tours cannot include alcohol with the price of the tour, as the company does not have the required liquor license. You cannot bring your own as it is against New York State law to consume alcohol on a bus.
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The tour is conducted on an enclosed coach bus. It is heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer.
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Yes, but you need to contact On Location Tours directly before booking your tickets to arrange a wheelchair accessible bus, if needed. To do this, please email [email protected] 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 or more 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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Yes, private tours are available. Most groups, however, decide to attend the public tour for two reasons. First, it is usually significantly less expensive. Second, part of the fun of the tour is interacting with all the other Maisel fans that take the public tour. If you are interested in booking a private tour, contact On Location Tours by emailing [email protected].
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The tour is 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.
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We recommend that children be 10 years or older based on the content of the tour.
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Mrs. Maisel’s Marvelous Tour of New York City is only available in English at this time. Since so much of the tour is visual, however, visitors from countries like Japan, Germany, Spain, and plenty of others have enjoyed the tour just the same!
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Yes.
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While this is primarily a (climate controlled) bus tour, there is approximately 30 minutes of leisurely walking on the tour.
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Yes. Not only will you see locations from the series, you’ll see many different neighborhoods throughout Manhattan like the West Village and Washington Square Park.
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Yes! The guide will be in her fabulous 50s wear, so why not join?
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The tour starts near the CUNY Building on 34th Street and ends at 8th Avenue & 12 Street. More details given upon booking.
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