NYC: Movie and TV Show Walking Tour

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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.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities for the guide are optional
  • Subway/Metro fare
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Meeting Location

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West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Dumbo
Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

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

What To Expect

Midtown

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hell's Kitchen

-How I Met Your Mother A modern love story told through flashbacks, friendship, and legendary nights out in the city.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West Village

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

TriBeCa

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brooklyn Heights

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.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NYC: Movie and TV Show Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Local guide
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities for the guide are optional
  • Subway/Metro fare

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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