Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour
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4.9/5
Based on 73 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour worth booking?
Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $40 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 73 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (73)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Welcome to New York! It’s been waiting for you! This new Taylor Swift walking tour is fun for the whole family: boys and boys and girls and girls, and Swifties of all ages. Visit places in New York that are important and
What you get
About this experience
Welcome to New York! It’s been waiting for you! This new Taylor Swift walking tour is fun for the whole family: boys and boys and girls and girls, and Swifties of all ages. Visit places in New York that are important and influential to the art and life of Taylor Swift. Discover where she has lived and lives, see her favorite recording studio, smell inside the bakery where she has gotten her birthday cake, see a bar where a riot broke out that relates to Taylor’s desire to stand up for human rights, explore a bookshop Taylor has shopped in, walk the campus of the first university to offer a Taylor Swift class, learn about a historic jazz club Taylor has visited and much more. Travel to various neighborhoods, or “eras” of New York and hear about Taylor’s experiences within them. The tour is researched, and presented by a Swifty with years of experience as a New York City tour guide whose other tours have received over 200 Five Star reviews across various platforms. Are you ready for it?
What's included
Included
- Fun Taylor Swift facts and stories
Not included
- Entrance fees
- The tour does not enter Electric Lady Studios
What you'll see and do
Greenwich Village
Walk around the campus of the first university to offer a Taylor Swift course and hear about her relationship with the university.
10 minutes here
Electric Lady Studios
Learn about this famous recording studio where Taylor Swift has recorded many times.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
The Stonewall Inn
Hear about a famous riot that happened at this bar its importance to civil rights in America and its influence on Taylor Swift standing up for human rights.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
51-53 Christopher Street
Smell inside the famous bakery where Taylor Swift has got her birthday cake and learn about the talented woman chef who founded it.
5 minutes here
Friends Apartment Building
See the building that was used to represent where Monica, Rachel, Joey, and Chandler lived and discover lots of fun connections between Taylor Swift and the show Friends.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
West Village
Discover the place Taylor Swift rented on Cornelia Street, see images of the inside, and learn some fun architectural, historical, and design facts about the building. We don’t go in the building, but we do see images of interiors of the home.
5 minutes here
Comedy Cellar
Learn about this famous NYC comedy club and Taylor Swift’s fun connection to comedy in New York City. We don’t go in the comedy club, but you can check out a show later if you want and find out about other comedy clubs nearby that are affiliated with the Comedy Cellar of the Comedy Cellar is sold out.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
McNally Jackson Books
Explore inside an independent bookshop where Taylor Swift has been seen shopping for books
5 minutes here · Admission included
SoHo
In this hip trendy neighborhood famous for art galleries and high fashion boutiques learn about Taylor Swift’s fun connection to fashion and art in New York City.
10 minutes here · Admission included
TriBeCa
See Taylor Swift’s current New York City home and learn about the neighborhood and other celebrities who live in this expensive New York City neighborhood. We don’t actually go in Taylor’s building.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
We meet in front of the NYU dorm building, Lipton Hall, 33 Washington Square West New York, NY between West 4th street and West Washington Place.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We end at 153 Franklin Street, New York, NY. There is a subway station nearby at the corner of Franklin Street and Varick Street.
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
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Matthew LaSpata
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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining time is spent walking from location to location
- Infants can pushed in a stroller or carried in a baby carrier
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 73 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
73 verified traveler reviews for Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
amazing taylor swift experience
amazing experience, seeing great taylor spots - height was seeing cornelia street with a fantastic tour guide
via Tripadvisor
Die-hard Swiftie learned a few new things!
Matthew was a fantastic guide—prepared, knowledgeable, friendly, and great at keeping the group moving while still making the tour feel relaxed and fun. I’m a pretty serious Taylor Swift aficionado, so I wasn’t necessarily expecting to learn much I didn’t already know, but I absolutely did. Even better, Matthew was genuinely excited and open when I shared a few bits of Taylor trivia that were new to him. I loved that. It made the tour feel less like a rehearsed script and more like spending a couple of hours exploring New York with someone who genuinely enjoys the subject and the people on his tour. I had originally booked the tour for myself and my son, but he decided at the last minute that he’d rather stay at the hotel, so I ended up going solo. I never felt awkward or out of place at all—Matthew made everyone feel welcome and included. All in all, this was a great experience and one of the highlights of my time in New York. I’d highly recommend it to fellow Swifties, but honestly, even if you’re not a huge Taylor fan, it’s a really fun way to walk through and learn about some of NYC’s most interesting neighborhoods. Thanks, Matthew!
via Tripadvisor
wonderful for all!
Matthew was wonderful about guide! Enjoyable for even non swifties! We saw parts of NYC we would not have done without him. He provided much history about NYC, and other celebrities. grandma enjoyed it and now fell in love with Taylor Swift because of the tour!!
via Tripadvisor
It’s super fun and...
It’s super fun and informative. Matthew was engaging and creative in the way he conducts the tour. I’d highly recommend it.
via Viator
For Swifties, by a Swiftie.
Matthew is absolutely wonderful! If you’re thinking about doing the tour, just do it. Especially if you’re a swiftie and a first time new yorker, what a fantastic way to see so much of the city, through Taylor Swift’s eyes. Swifties are best community. Matthew has so many great stories about every spot we visited and even gave us fun facts about different iconic sites we passed and spotted. Great experience, thank you so much Matthew!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 26
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $40 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 Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 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 Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 73 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 Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking 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 Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour?
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Around 26 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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking 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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