Quick Details
This tour includes an optional free language translation audio guide in Spanish, French and German via Voicemap. Details included with purchase.
Central Park TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour by On Location Tours
Step into the timeless allure of Central Park, where every stroll feels like a scene from a romantic film. Picture yourself gliding past horse-drawn carriages and meandering along tree-lined pathways – it’s no wonder hundreds of movies have chosen this iconic backdrop.
Our exclusive Central Park TV & Movie Sites walking tour invites you to uncover the magic of over 30 film and television locations nestled within this cinematic wonderland. As the most filmed location in the world, Central Park has set the stage for countless iconic moments on screen.
Embark on a captivating two-hour journey through America’s first public park, where history meets Hollywood. With 40 locations to explore, you’ll find yourself stepping into the shoes of your favorite characters, ready to strike a pose worthy of Holly Golightly herself.
Whether it’s the vibrant colors of spring, the sun-dappled paths of summer, the golden hues of fall, or the enchanting snowscapes of winter, this tour offers an unforgettable experience for every season. Join us for an afternoon of cinematic splendor and discover Central Park like never before.
What Will You See On This Tour?
- Walk through Bethesda Terrace, the iconic location seen in The Avengers and Elf.
- Step into the dancing shoes of characters from Glee, Enchanted, and Isn’t It Romantic and recreate musical numbers in the heart of the park.
- Peek at the skaters at the famous ice skating rink from Serendipity.
- Feel the thrill of Steve Carell and Tina Fey’s escape in Date Night.
- Bandshell Visit: Explore the historic amphitheater from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Law & Order: SVU.
- Feed pigeons where Kevin McCallister did in Home Alone 2
Meeting Location
- 59th St. between 5th and 6th Ave. (exact location given upon purchase)
Private Tours
Our private tours have a more intimate vibe, where you can ask our tour guide more questions about their experiences while being on a set. The guide can personalize the tour by paying extra attention to your group and helping you get the best photos!
-
Led by actors and actresses, the New York tour of Central Park Movie Sites also showcases locations from Taxi Driver, Wall Street, Crocodile Dundee, The Producers, Godspell, Prisoner of Second Avenue, Independence Day, King of New York, Barefoot in the Park, The Way We Were, New York Stories, The Out of Towners, Little Manhattan, Trainwreck, and many others.
Visit other landmarks in the park such as Bow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Gapstow Bridge, The Dairy, Sheep’s Meadow, and Cherry Hill, and see the skyline of the Upper West Side.
As you are traveling through Central Park on our guided sightseeing tour, you will see the stone Gapstow Bridge which is featured in Home Alone 2. From the bridge you will be able to see the famous 19-story Plaza Hotel, which has been featured in several films including The Way We Were, Barefoot in the Park, Brewster’s Millions, It Could Happen To You, Big Business, Crocodile Dundee, Almost Famous, King of New York and many more.
Next, you will be traveling to the Wollman Skating Rink, one of the two ice skating rinks located in the park. This rink was featured in Serendipity, Home Alone 2, Stepmom, The January Man and Love Story.
The Mall, also known as the Promenade, is the next thing you will be walking through on this guided sightseeing tour. You will definitely be able to tell why this area is so popular for socializing and relaxing. Movies such as Serendipity, Vanilla Sky, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Big Daddy and Kramer vs. Kramer all had scenes that were featured in the Promenade.
After a stroll through the Promenade, you will spot the Bethesda Terrace, with the famous Bethesda Fountain located in the middle. As you are making your way through the crowd of people relaxing here you will be in the location where films such as Ransom, Godspell, Home Alone 2, Green Card, It Could Happen to You, Deconstructing Harry, Out of Towners, Prisoner of Second Avenue and Stuart Little II were filmed.
The Bethesda Terrace is also the final location for the big musical number, “That’s How You Know,” from Enchanted.
Take a look at the huge 22-acre lake which is Central Park’s largest body of water, not including the Reservoir. On a warm day, people will be participating in all kinds of water activities such as row boating. The Manchurian Candidate was featured at this famous lake.
Although you won’t have enough time to eat at the Boathouse Restaurant on the walking tour you can surely stop and grab something to eat afterward. This is the restaurant featured in films such as When Harry Met Sally, and Little Manhattan.
At this point in the walking tour you will be situated mid-park at 74th street and making your way to the Bow Bridge. This cast-iron bridge was featured in films such as Autumn in New York, Keeping the Faith, Little Manhattan, The Way We Were and Woody Allen’s Manhattan.
The bridge stretches over the lake and leads you right to Cherry Hill. Here you will notice beautiful cherry trees in the springtime and feel as if you were part of the scene where films such as The Mirror has Two Faces, Big Daddy, Cruel Intentions and Little Manhattan.
Once you have toured Cherry Hill, our tour guides will take you to the cultural landmark, the Bandshell, featured in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, I’m Not Rappaport, Mighty Aphrodite, and Hair. You can stand where Martin Luther King and plenty of musicians stood to make speeches or conduct performances at this location.
Next, our tour will take you through Strawberry Fields. This area was dedicated to John Lennon in 1985 after his death in 1980. John Lennon’s death affected thousands of people and this small area in Central Park located on the west side between 71st and 74th street serves as a tribute to his life and music. This location was also featured in Little Manhattan.
The next stop on the Central Park TV & Movie Sites Tour is Sheep’s Meadow, a location featured in Wall Street, It Could Happen to You, The Fisher King, Antz, and Little Manhattan. Although there are no longer any sheep here you will be passing by hundreds of people who relax, sunbathe, and play frisbee in this wonderful park.
From this location, you will be able to see The Dakota, which made its debut in Rosemary’s Baby and Vanilla Sky (and is also the site of John Lennon’s shooting). As you are approaching the end of the guided tour you will reach Tavern on the Green. This famous restaurant appeared in Ghostbusters, New York Stories, Wall Street, Made and The Out of Towners.
The tour will end at Columbus Circle, where Taxi Driver, Keeping the Faith, Ghostbusters, Borat, Enchanted and Crocodile Dundee were shot.
On Location Tours makes sure to highlight all of the famous locations in Central Park that are featured in our favorite films. Our New York Tours are a fan-favorite with movie buffs and tourists alike.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
-
This tour is for all ages.
-
Yes. While the Central Park TV & Movie Sites walking 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.
-
Children age 5 and under do not need a ticket to attend the tour. Children 6-10 need to purchase a child ticket.
-
Because of some stairways in the park, the normal route that this tour follows is not wheelchair accessible. However, a longer, wheelchair accessible route is possible on privately booked tours, with advance notice to On Location Tours.
-
Yes, the vehicle will stop a few times throughout the tour to let guests off and walk around, as well as visit some of the locations.
-
No, our buses do not have two decks. Depending on the size of your group, your tour might be in a coach bus, mini bus, Sedan, SUV, or sprinter.
Have a New York Pass?
Click the card above to book!
Have A Go City New York or New York Explorer Pass?
Click the card above to book!
