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NYC: Movie and TV Show Walking Tour

4.8 (11 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation
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NYC: Movie and TV Show Walking Tour

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration
4 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
CARERI ENTERTAINMENT

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Interior access to certain locations may be restricted during events or renovations.
  • Included: Local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Food and Drink
  • Not included: Gratuities for the guide are optional
  • Not included: Subway/Metro fare

Itinerary

  1. Midtown

    one hour

    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

    30 min

    -How I Met Your Mother

    A modern love story told through flashbacks, friendship, and legendary nights out in the city.

  3. West Village

    one hour

    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

    30 min

    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

    50 min

    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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Options

  • English

  • Spanish

  • French language

  • Italian

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 11 reviews
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