NYC: Movie and TV Show Walking Tour

4.8 (11 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesPortuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Explore real-life locations behind your favorite movies and TV shows on this immersive walking tour through Manhattan and Brooklyn. From the glamour of Home Alone 2 and Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the gritty streets of Joker and John Wick, experience NYC through film and television. See Carrie Bradshaw’s brownstone from Sex and the City, the Friends apartment, and the firehouse from Ghostbusters. Grab a slice like Spider-Man and visit the bar that inspired How I Met Your Mother’s MacLaren’s Pub. Led by a passionate local guide, this small-group tour blends pop culture, landmarks, hidden gems, behind-the-scenes stories, and trivia. Whether a movie buff, first-time visitor, or curious explorer, you’ll leave with great photos and fresh appreciation for the city that never stops filming.

Featured titles: Home Alone 2, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Friends, Sex and the City, John Wick, Joker, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, How I Met Your Mother, Tootsie, Serpico, Creed, Rocky, Raging Bull, and more.

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Italian
Spanish
French language
English

What's included

  • Interior access to certain locations may be restricted during events or renovations.
  • Local guide
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities for the guide are optional
  • Subway/Metro fare

What to expect

  1. Midtown
    1h
    Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
    Kevin returns — this time to New York — where he turns a luxury hotel into his personal playground.

    Breakfast at Tiffany’s
    Audrey Hepburn’s timeless role as Holly Golightly made this a symbol of style, romance, and New York sophistication.

    Tootsie
    An out-of-work actor disguises himself as a woman to land a role — and ends up in deeper than he expected.
  2. Hell's Kitchen
    30m
    -How I Met Your Mother
    A modern love story told through flashbacks, friendship, and legendary nights out in the city.
  3. West Village
    1h
    Friends location:
    Six friends share laughs, love, and everyday chaos in one of New York’s most iconic sitcoms.

    Sex and the City:
    Follow the glamorous lives, loves, and fashion of four women navigating Manhattan with wit and charm.

    Spider-Man in Joe's Pizza.
    A reboot of the classic superhero story, where Peter Parker juggles high school, love, and crime-fighting.
    Grab a slice at this beloved pizzeria, where Peter Parker briefly worked as a delivery boy (food optional and not included).

    Joker:
    A dark, psychological dive into the making of Gotham’s most infamous villain, set against gritty NYC backdrops.

    Serpico:
    Based on a true story, a gritty drama about an honest NYPD cop standing up to corruption.

    The Godfather Part II (briefly featured)
    An epic story of power and betrayal, with moments set in the atmospheric corners of the Village.
  4. TriBeCa
    30m
    Ghostbusters:
    A team of quirky scientists fights paranormal threats — and saves the city — from supernatural disaster.

    John Wick:
    A retired hitman returns to the violent underworld, where style meets brutal action in a sleek NYC setting.
  5. Brooklyn Heights
    50m
    Once Upon a Time in America:
    An epic saga of friendship, betrayal, and regret among Jewish gangsters spanning decades in New York.

    Creed:
    The legacy of Rocky lives on as Apollo Creed’s son steps into the ring to forge his own path.

    Million Dollar Baby:
    A powerful story of ambition and resilience between a determined female boxer and her tough trainer.

    Raging Bull:
    A raw and intense look at the rise and fall of boxer Jake LaMotta, driven by rage and vulnerability.

    Rocky:
    An underdog boxer gets the chance of a lifetime, fighting for dignity, love, and victory.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will be waiting for you outside The Paris Theater, holding a distinctive sign.

End point

The tour will end in DUMBO, Brooklyn. You’re welcome to stay and explore the area or take the subway back to Manhattan.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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