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Private NYC Rom Com Movie Sites Tour by On Location Tours
The Private NYC Rom Com Movie Tour features swoon-worthy locations from various romantic comedies shot in New York City!
Whether it’s a couples trip, girlfriends getaway, or plain old Saturday afternoon, fans can get that warm and fuzzy nostalgic feeling as their tour guide, a local actress, fills them in on charming behind-the-scenes fun facts about picturesque sites featured in the films. Rom com movie fans will have the opportunity to live out their very own fairytale on the NYC Rom Com Movie Tour.
The cost of the tour is $135/person, for a minimum of three passengers. A limo package is also available for birthday parties, bachelorettes or other special events.
The tour is a COVID-friendly way to avoid large crowds and see famous filming locations in a small group. While it’s launching in time for Valentine’s Day, it will be available after Valentine’s Day as well, and those interested in booking can reach out to [email protected] to request a date.
What Will You See On This Tour?
- Snag some freshly baked goods at Zabar’s, featured in Manhattan
- Put your starry-eyed, rose-colored opera glasses on at the world-famous Lincoln Center, as seen in Moonstruck
- Recreate the scene where Harry and Sally pick up their Christmas tree every year in When Harry Met Sally
- See where Kathleen Kelly gets stood up by her date at Cafe Lalo, featured in You’ve Got Mail
- In Central Park, get a peek at Bow Bridge, featured in Maid of Honor, as well as Loeb Boathouse, featured in When Harry Met Sally, 27 Dresses, Little Manhattan, and Date Night
- Drive by the Empire State Building, known for its happy-ending scene in Sleepless in Seattle
- Have a frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity, featured in Serendipity
- Envision a stay at the Plaza Hotel, as seen in Bride Wars, The Way We Were, and Barefoot in the Park
- …and more!
Meeting Location
- Grand Central Terminal (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!
We have various size vehicles to accommodate your private tour. Depending on the size of your group, your tour might be in an SUV, a sprinter or a limo.
TOUR STOPS & DETAILS
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The Upper West Side has several famous landmarks like Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center and The American Museum of Natural History. It’s one of greenest parts of Manhattan and has relaxed bistros and lots of lively bars, making it the perfect neighborhood to stroll by great architecture.
As you enter The Upper West Side, you’ll see sites from Enchanted, Hitch, and First Wives Club. You’ll also trace locations back to the 90’s and 00’s in rom-coms such as You’ve Got Mail and the Sex and the City movie.
Allow yourself to admire creative buildings like Beacon Theatre and Lincoln Center while daydreaming about Moonstruck and Sweet Home Alabama. And last but not least, step into the storyline of When Harry Met Sally before moving on to Central Park.
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Central Park is located between the Upper West Side and the Upper East Side. It’s the most filmed location in New York City and is often used as a backdrop for many rom-com movies. The classics 27 dresses and When In Rome are just two films that used this beautiful park as a setting.
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New York City’s Upper East Side is the neighborhood situated between Central Park and the East River, from 59th to 96th Streets. Fifth Avenue is often referred to as ‘Museum Mile’. Museums included here are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of the City of New York and more.
Another museum on 5th Avenue is the National Design Museum, where Tess and Jack crashed a wedding party in Working Girl. You will stop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to re-live scenes from Made of Honor, A Rainy Day in NY and Maid in Manhattan. Aside from the museums, we will also see where the lift broke down in First Wives Club.
There are also more than enough hotels to spend a romantic night in The Upper East Side like The Plaza from Bride Wars, The Pierre Hotel from A Rainy Day in NY or The Sherry Hotel from New York Stories. Take your pick!
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For a change of scenery, you’ll also have the chance to check out Greenwich Village downtown. This unique and trendy neighborhood is the setting for more recent rom-coms, and is home to up-and-coming, little-known haunts.
Washington Square Park is a well-known area where many rom-com movies have been filmed.It was Jenny and Nate’s signature spot in Someone Great and the backdrop for musical numbers in Isn’t It Romantic. You’ll pass by apartments featured in Second Act and How To Be Single, and end the tour at The Little Cupcake Shop, as seen in To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: Forever and Always.
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SoHo is short for ‘South of Houston Street.’ This neighborhood is known for its artists, architecture and boutiques. You’ll pass by Jenny and Nate’s special spot by the fountain in Someone Great, and see where Lara Jean from To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever imagines going to college in NYC.
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As you approach the heart of the East Village, stores will become trendier and the streets will become a little more narrow and quiet. You will pass by several lunch places as seen in When Harry Met Sally, Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist, and Enchanted. You will also pass by the final park featured on the tour which was seen in Eat, Pray, Love and 2 Days in New York.
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For a change of scenery, you’ll also have the chance to check out Greenwich Village downtown. This unique and trendy neighborhood is the setting for more recent rom-coms, and is home to up-and-coming, little-known haunts.
Washington Square Park is a well-known area where many rom-com movies have been filmed. It was Jenny and Nate’s signature spot in Someone Great and the backdrop for musical numbers in Isn’t It Romantic. You’ll pass by apartments featured in Second Act and How To Be Single, and end the tour at The Little Cupcake Shop, as seen in To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: Forever and Always.