Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour
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Is Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour worth booking?
Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour is a 1-hour experience in New York, United States, from $50 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $50 per person
Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour by pedicab is a fun and relaxed way to explore the park while discovering its role in famous films and TV shows. As you ride through scenic paths, your guide points out exact locati
What you get
About this experience
Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour by pedicab is a fun and relaxed way to explore the park while discovering its role in famous films and TV shows. As you ride through scenic paths, your guide points out exact locations where iconic scenes were filmed, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and fun facts along the way. You’ll see spots from classic and modern movies, all while enjoying fresh air and great views without the need to walk long distances. The pedicab makes the tour personal and flexible, so you can stop for photos and ask questions anytime. It feels less like a formal tour and more like a movie-themed ride through one of New York City’s most beautiful landmark. You’ll visit spots featured in blockbuster movies and beloved series such as Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Ghostbusters, Elf, Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, Friends, Seinfeld, Law & Order, Avengers, When Harry Met Sally, Madagascar, Night at the Museum, Enchanted, Big Daddy, The Devil Wears Prada, and much more.
What's included
Included
- Fees and Tax
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Wollman Rink
The Wollman Rink is featured in Home Alone 2, Love Story, Smurfs, Limitless, and the final scene of the 2001 romantic comedy Serendipity, starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. After initially meeting while Christmas shopping at Bloomingdale's and parting ways, the characters leave their reunion to fate.
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Gapstow Bridge
Central Park's most picturesque location. It is famous filming site featured in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where Kevin meets the Pigeon Lady. The Devil Wears Prada a fashion shoot staged along the edge of the Pond.. Cruel intentions, the stone bridge and pond appear among the film's Manhattan backdrop. Gossip Girl is where the Blair feeds the ducks at the Pond's edge. Enchanted, Giselle's joyful Central Park sequence sweeps past the Pond and its bridge. Sex and the city, Aleksandr Petrovsky walks the park with Carrie. Definitely maybe, Central Park romance wanders past the Pond. Anger management Sandler and Nicholson near the bridge. Arbitrage Richard Gere's thriller crosses the Pond
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The Plaza Hotel, built in 1907, has been a prominent filming location for many movies, thanks to its elegant French Renaissance-style exterior that epitomizes New York luxury. It was the main setting for "Eloise at the Plaza" (2003), based on a 1950s children’s book series, featuring Julie Andrews as Eloise’s nanny. The hotel is also featured in the 2013 adaptation of "The Great Gatsby", where key scenes unfold, including Jay Gatsby’s confrontation with Tom Buchanan. "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" prominently uses The Plaza as Kevin McAllister’s luxurious hideout, with a memorable cameo by then-owner Donald Trump. Additionally, "It Could Happen To You" and "Bride Wars" also showcase various stunning interiors of The Plaza, highlighting its iconic status in film.
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Central Park Zoo
Madagascar, where a group of animals embark on a wild adventure.
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Balto Statue
See the beloved statue of Balto, the heroic sled dog whose story inspired the animated film Balto. During this stop, you'll learn the true story behind Balto's famous 1925 serum run in Alaska and discover how his legacy was brought to life on screen
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Central Park's Literary Walk
The Mall, Central Park's sole straight path lined with American elm trees, provides a serene backdrop ideal for filming. In "Maid in Manhattan", Maria Ventura (Jennifer Lopez), a hotel maid, and Chris Marshall (Ralph Fiennes), a New York politician, have a pivotal conversation here about their potential future together. Follow Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) in Kramer vs. Kramer as he tries to squeeze time out of his busy workday to teach his son, Billy, how to bike.
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Conservatory Water
The Conservatory Waters is prominently featured in both the book and film adaptation of Stuart Little. It serves as the setting where Stuart races his toy sailboat.
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In Sex and the City, Carrie meets Mr. Big for lunch at The Boathouse, promising Miranda she won't kiss him. However, as they dodge the kiss, they both fall into the lake. In When Harry Met Sally, Sally Albright and her friends discuss her breakup with Joe over lunch at The Boathouse. They go through a Rolodex to find potential dates for her, but Sally concludes there are no more men left to date. Begin Again, Dan and Gretta's music drifts across the Lake. The Producers, Leo dreams of Broadway out on the Lake. 27 Dresses, Katherine Heigl played the character Jane Nichols.
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Bethesda Terrace
Many filmmakers and TV producers are drawn to Bethesda Terrace and its iconic fountain, the “heart of the park” according to its designers. The opening sequence of the 1973 film Godspell and a key scene in Angels in America feature the terrace. In The Producers (2005), Max Bialystock (Nathan Lane) pleads with Leo Bloom (Matthew Broderick) at the fountain. The 2007 film Enchanted includes a musical number around the fountain, while 27 Dresses (2008) also features scenes shot there. The terrace is the dramatic setting for the finale of The Avengers (2012) and has appeared in The Amazing Race, Doctor Who, Elf, and Gossip Girl.
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Bow Bridge
Bow Bridge in Central Park has graced the screen in several iconic films, including Manhattan, Spiderman 3, Autumn in New York, and The Way We Were.
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American Museum Of Natural History
Featured in the hit comedy Night at the Museum, where the museum’s exhibits famously come to life after dark.
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Central Park's biggest TV myths that although many visitors think this is the fountain from the opening credits of Friends, that iconic scene was actually filmed on a studio set in California. In Big Daddy, where Sonny (Adam Sandler) sends Julian to approach a woman sitting on the hill in a memorable scene.
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The Dakota
Best known as the exterior of the Bramford apartment building in Rosemary's Baby. You'll also learn about the building's appearances in other productions, including Vanilla Sky, and hear fascinating stories about its long connection to New York's film, television, and celebrity history.
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Sheep Meadow
The Sheep Meadow has been featured in several films, including It Could Happen To You, where Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda's characters spend time in Central Park as their friendship blossoms into love. In the 2005 romance Little Manhattan, several scenes were filmed in Sheep Meadow.
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The iconic NYC restaurant Tavern on the Green, originally a sheepfold, features prominently in several films. In Ghostbusters, Louis Tully, haunted by an invisible ghost, draws the attention of other diners before they resume eating as if nothing happened. The restaurant is also seen in Wall Street, where Bud Fox enters the dining room after a private meeting with Gordon Gekko in Central Park. Additionally, Mr. Popper’s Penguins includes the restaurant in a major plot point, with Jim Carrey's character working for a firm that plans to buy and demolish it.
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See famous apartment building known to Ghostbusters fans as "Spook Central," the headquarters of supernatural activity in the original Ghostbusters. This iconic location served as the home of Dana Barrett and the gateway for Gozer's arrival in New York City. It is also featured in Elf as the residence of Walter Hobbs.
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The snowball-fight scene in the movie "Elf"
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Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle has served as a backdrop for several notable films, including "Taxi Driver", "Ghostbusters" and "Enchanted"
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Heckscher Playground
The playground was the inspiration for the TV show Jessie.
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Central Park
Discover the world's most famous urban filming location and the backdrop for hundreds of movies and TV shows.
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New York City
Experience the real-life backdrop of countless movies and television shows
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
In front of Starbucks
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
In front of Starbucks
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Peter Pan Tours of Central Park
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Summer in Central Park
We had two pedicabs and both drivers were absolutely amazing. They were so fun, kind and knowledgeable. They showed us all the best spots and took great pics for us. It was easily one of the highlights of the trip.
via Tripadvisor
Best experience in NYC! Thank you Vitaly
Vitaly was amazing! We used him in 2024 and now again with a friend and the teens say it’s the best. He is funny and so nice and makes the trip so enjoyable Thank you
via Tripadvisor
Great tour!!!
Vita is a super great guide. He showed us everything possible. It was truly a great pleasure to do this tour with him. We can only recommend him; he is very funny, very nice, and competent.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $50 to $60
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour cost?
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Prices start at $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Central Park Movie & TV Locations Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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