5th & Park - Film & Fiction Walking Tour of Carnegie Hill Along Museum Mile

4.3 (11 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

My breezy two-hour walking tour takes you on a film & fiction adventure in Manhattan's historic Carnegie Hill neighborhood along "Museum Mile."

The walking tour meets on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum (82nd and 5th Avenue, and ends at the Guggenheim Museum (88th & 5th Avenue). We'll visit Manhattan’s Central Park, see the impressive Andrew Carnegie Mansion (a.k.a. The Cooper Hewitt Museum of Design), see the 5th Avenue mansion where Lady Gaga attended high school, and dig the French Gothic Chateau style of The Jewish Museum while checking out tons of filming locations and celebrity homes.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Cole Smithey Tours

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Photo opportunities!
Included: Guide Featured In New York Post Page Six
Included: License Certified New York City Sightseeing Guide

Itinerary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Passing by

The walking tour meets on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Carnegie Hill

Passing by

I'll describe the scenes filmed at each spot we come across while strolling through Carnegie Hill along 5th Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Park Avenue. "84 Charing Cross Road," "Six Degrees of Separation," "The House on 92nd Street," "Ransom," and "When Harry Met Sally" are just a few movie locations we'll visit.
Museum Mile

Passing by

We'll see the homes of such celebrities and literary figures as Ralph Lauren, Faye Dunaway, Anthony Bordain, Katie Couric, Stockard Channing, Madeline Kahn, J.D. Salinger, Truman Capote, Marlene Dietrich, Robert Redford, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Mike Nichols.
Stop 4

Passing by

You'll be knocked out by the beautiful stained glass murals in The Church of Heavenly Rest where Keanu Reeves meets Charlize Theron in "The Devil's Advocate."
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

Passing by

We'll catch a glimpse of a variety of waterbirds inhabiting the enormous Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park!
Stop 6

Passing by

Andrew Carnegie's former mansion is now the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, with a lovely public garden.
Saint Thomas Church

Passing by

We get a peak at St. Thomas More church where Andy Warhol and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis were parishioners during the same era.
The Jewish Museum

Passing by

This museum's Châteauesque design contains over 30,000 pieces of Jewish art!
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Passing by

I'll point out the filming locations of movies such as "The International," "Cactus Flower," "Mr. Poppers Penguins," "Men In Black," and more! We'll also admire Frank Lloyd Wright's fantastic architecture.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

I'll be wearing blue pants and a Panama style hat with glasses standing in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 82nd and Fifth Avenue. You can't miss me!

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
We will stop in front of attractions for three to ten minutes to discuss its cultural and historical importance.