NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour
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NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour is a 3.5-hour experience in New York, United States, from $260 per person. It scores 44 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 44 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $260 per person
Turn Manhattan into an open-air film set on a private pedicab tour. Choose the 3.5-hour Movie & TV Locations route, or select the 4-hour option that also explores Central Park filming locations. See recognizable exteriors connected with Home Alone 2, Ghostbusters, Friends, Sex and the City, Spider-Man, King Kong, and other productions. Enjoy live commentary and brief photo stops at selected locations, including the Flatiron Building, the Friends apartment building, Carrie Bradshaw's street, and the Ghostbusters firehouse in Tribeca. Both options begin and end near West 57th Street and Broadway.
What you get
About this experience
Turn Manhattan into an open-air film set on a private pedicab tour. Choose the 3.5-hour Movie & TV Locations route, or select the 4-hour option that also explores Central Park filming locations. See recognizable exteriors connected with Home Alone 2, Ghostbusters, Friends, Sex and the City, Spider-Man, King Kong, and other productions. Enjoy live commentary and brief photo stops at selected locations, including the Flatiron Building, the Friends apartment building, Carrie Bradshaw's street, and the Ghostbusters firehouse in Tribeca. Both options begin and end near West 57th Street and Broadway.
What's included
Included
- Local guide with live commentary
- Private pedicab transportation
- Reasonable route customization based on guest interests and operating conditions
- Weather canopy and blankets when needed
- Photo assistance from your guide
- Brief exterior photo stops when safe and permitted
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Pass the landmark Plaza Hotel on Central Park South, a recognizable screen location associated with Home Alone 2, North by Northwest, Sleepless in Seattle, and other New York productions.
Pass by without stopping
Rockefeller Center
Pause near Rockefeller Center after passing Radio City Music Hall and St. Patrick's Cathedral. See familiar screen façades, hear stories about NBC and New York entertainment history, and take exterior photos.
10 minutes here
Grand Central Terminal
Pass Grand Central Terminal, one of Manhattan's most recognizable movie and television backdrops. Your guide points out the landmark exterior and shares filming stories while continuing along public streets.
Pass by without stopping
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Pause near Bryant Park and the New York Public Library for exterior views and photos. Hear about productions connected with these Midtown landmarks, including Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, and the first Sex and the City movie.
10 minutes here
Times Square / Theater District
See Times Square from surrounding public streets while your guide explains how the district appears in films and television.
Pass by without stopping
Macy's Herald Square
Pass Macy's Herald Square and Madison Square Garden while hearing about screen productions connected with the Herald Square and Penn Station area.
Pass by without stopping
Flatiron Building
Ride past the Empire State Building before stopping near the Flatiron Building, used as the Daily Bugle offices in Spider-Man films. Take exterior photos when safe curb access permits.
15 minutes here
Washington Square Park
Travel through Greenwich Village past Washington Square Park and streets frequently used as adaptable New York film and television backdrops. Your guide explains how production crews transform real neighborhoods for the screen.
Pass by without stopping
Friends Apartment Building
Stop near Bedford and Grove Streets to see the residential building used for exterior establishing shots of Monica, Rachel, Chandler, and Joey's apartment building in Friends. Hear how the New York exterior was combined with studio sets filmed in Los Angeles.
10 minutes here
Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment
Continue through the West Village to the street used as the exterior of Carrie Bradshaw's home in Sex and the City. Guests must remain on the public sidewalk and may not sit on, climb, or enter the private stoop or residence.
10 minutes here
SoHo
Ride through SoHo's cast-iron streets while the guide explains why this distinctive neighborhood is frequently chosen for movie, television, and fashion productions.
Pass by without stopping
Stop in Tribeca for exterior photos near FDNY Hook & Ladder 8, whose façade represented Ghostbusters headquarters. This is an operating firehouse, so guests must remain outside and avoid emergency personnel or vehicles. After this stop, ride back toward Midtown. The 3.5-hour option ends at the meeting point; the 4-hour option continues to its Central Park film locations before returning to the same meeting point.
15 minutes here
Gapstow Bridge
Included only with the 4-hour Movie & TV Locations + Central Park option. Pause near Gapstow Bridge for exterior views and photos while your guide shares screen connections associated with the bridge, the Pond, and the Plaza skyline.
10 minutes here
Bethesda Terrace
Included only with the 4-hour Movie & TV Locations + Central Park option. See Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, among Central Park’s most recognizable screen settings, and hear filming stories connected with productions such as Enchanted, The Avengers, and Sex and the City. Photo access depends on park conditions.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Corner of 57th Street and Broadway, outside the entrance to Ralph Lauren store.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Corner of 57th Street and Broadway, outside the entrance to Ralph Lauren store.
Options you can book
Movie & TV Locations — 3.5 Hours
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Manhattan movie & TV filming locations: A private 3.5-hour route through Midtown, Greenwich Village, SoHo and Tribeca, followed by the return ride to West 57th Street and Broadway. Central Park is not included in this option.
Movie & TV Locations + Central Park — 4 Hours
Central Park movie locations: Adds a 30-minute Central Park filming-locations extension with exterior sightseeing and photo stops. Duration: 4 hours Manhattan movie & TV route plus Central Park: Includes selected Central Park screen locations, typically Gapstow Bridge and Bethesda Terrace, before returning to West 57th Street and Broadway. Exact routing may vary with park access and operating conditions.
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
- StoryCab NYC
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $260 to $729
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 44
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour cost?
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Prices start at $260 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 NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours 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 NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 44 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab 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 NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour?
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Around 0 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 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab 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 NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York. 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.
What is included in NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour?
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Included: Local guide with live commentary; Private pedicab transportation; Reasonable route customization based on guest interests and operating conditions; Weather canopy and blankets when needed; and Photo assistance from your guide. Not included: Food and drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour?
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Corner of 57th Street and Broadway, outside the entrance to Ralph Lauren store. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What booking options are available for NYC Movie and TV Filming Locations Private Pedicab Tour?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Movie & TV Locations — 3.5 Hours, Movie & TV Locations + Central Park — 4 Hours. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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