Self Guided "Central Park Movie Tour" Solo Walking Tour in New York City

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Duration45m - 1h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

See Central parks iconic filming locations, beautiful archways, ice rinks, hidden gems and sharing cinematic and historic stories.

This is a Solo smart phone navigated tour. Go at your own pace and schedule. You'll hear immersive narration, our narrator, a posh British movie fan.

Since 1908 over 200 films have been shot in Central Park making it the most filmed public park in the world.

If you’ve seen ghost busters, Elf, home alone 2, Hair, Taxi or many of the other movies filmed here, Do not miss this tour.

What's included

  • Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour
  • Smartphone Guided Walking tour on the WalknTours app
  • In Person Guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour

What to expect

  1. Gapstow Bridge
    3m
    The filming site of Home Alone 2, Anger Management and Enchanted.
  2. Wollman Rink
    Pass by
    Wollman Rink was used in other family films like August Rush, Mr. Poppers Penguins and Stepmom.
  3. The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop
    Pass by
    The filming location of Independence Day and Enchanted
  4. Central Park Carousel
    Pass by
    Filming location of Mel Brook's movie the Producers. Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder teamed up as the corrupt duo and found themselves having lunch and discussing business here on the Carousel.
  5. Pass by
    Also featured in Ghostbusters, Tavern on the Green is no stranger to cinematic features. Arthur, Arthur 2, Beeches and over twenty more movies have used this old sheep house transformed into a celebrity hot spot as a movie location.
  6. 3m
    According to the movie Cloverfield, the greyshot arch is the prime spot to hide from city destroying monsters. Be sure to place that fact in your doomsday backpack for when you need it.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the Lombard Lamp which was originally placed here in 1979.

Just next to the lamp is the Plaza Hotel. This iconic hotel was first featured in Alfred Hitchcoks’ 1959 spy thriller movie, North by Northwest, starring Cary Grant.

End point

The tour ends at Maine Monument in Columbus Circle the site of the filming of Taxi and Ghostbusters.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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