The 15 Best Film & TV Location Tours in New York City

1.NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour – Friends, Seinfeld & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,270 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Ride through Manhattan with a local actor guide who points out filming sites from Friends, Seinfeld, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, Glee, Birdman, and more. You will see the Friends apartment, Ghostbusters firehouse, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and other screen locations, with short step-off stops and clips shown aboard the bus.

“Benji was awesome! He showed us all the cool movie spots even on a day that it was raining. Would do it again. We got to get out a couple of times and stretch our legs which is good too.”

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2.NYC: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, a new stage story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany. Follow Harry, Albus, and Draco Malfoy in a 3.5-hour show with intermission. Children under 5 are not admitted, and the play is best suited to ages 10 and up. Add the nearby Harry Potter New York visit for 15% off.

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3.Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 499 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Meet an actor or actress guide at the south end of Central Park for a two-hour walk through more than 30 movie and TV locations. See sites from When Harry Met Sally, Home Alone 2, Sex and the City, Elf, The Avengers, and more. The route is easy, family-friendly, stroller accessible, and ends near Columbus Circle.

“Finding areas in Central Park we wouldn’t of thought to look for great story to the tv n films also abit of history to the park”

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4.NYC The Sopranos Iconic Filming Locations Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 281 reviews · 4 hours · from $390

Spend four hours with an English-speaking actor guide such as John, Deano, Jacopo, or Stefan, visiting The Sopranos filming sites across New York and New Jersey. Sit in the Holsten’s booth from the finale, step inside the Bada Bing, follow the opening-credit route, and hear sharp trivia along the way.

“Easy to find location particularly from where I'm staying. Very informative, nice pieces of trivia and some info that I didn't know so that's a fun little addition. John was really personable, offered to take photos and was very patient with the group. Very efficient. To finish off at the Bada Bing was amazing. Such a cool vibe. If you're a fan of the Sopranos you need to take this tour in next time you're in NYC. Shout out to Santiago the driver too!!”

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5.New York City Gossip Girl TV Show Sites Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about three hours tracing Gossip Girl locations around Midtown and the Upper East Side by heated or air-conditioned coach. Guides such as Clara, Carly, Shay, and Madeline add cast facts, show clips, and photo help. Expect quick step-offs at places including the Met Steps, Empire Hotel, Fifth Avenue, and Henri Bendel, with route changes possible.

“Claira was amazing she made the experience brilliant couldn’t recommend more. So much information and facts”

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6.New York Holiday Lights and Movie Sites Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 103 reviews · 2h 30m · from $78

Ride through Manhattan with an English-speaking actor-guide who links holiday sights to Elf, Home Alone 2, Scrooged, Serendipity, and Miracle on 34th Street. Expect movie clips on board, decorated windows, Fifth Avenue lights, and stops that may include Bryant Park, Lincoln Center, and major film locations. Bus type and meeting point vary.

“Wonderful & extremely knowledgeable guide. Got to see lots of great places from all of our favorite holiday movies!”

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7.NYC TV & Movie Locations Bus Tour – Friends, Seinfeld & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 93 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $70

Ride through Manhattan with a local actor guide such as Chris, Parker, or Tanner, visiting locations from Friends, Seinfeld, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, Girls, Glee, and more. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, on-screen trivia, and several photo stops. The tour runs about 150 minutes to 3 hours and costs $70 per person.

“Tour guide Chris was fantastic. Really made the tour”

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8.Central Park TV & Movie Sites Walking Tour – NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Follow a local actor guide through more than 30 Central Park movie and TV locations, including Bow Bridge, Wollman Rink, Strawberry Fields, and Bethesda Fountain. You will see film stills on an iPad, hear park facts, and visit places from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Avengers, and When Harry Met Sally. English guides lead the walk, with optional app translations.

“We really enjoyed the tour, our guide was so knowledgeable and took the time to answer anyone’s questions. She had very insightful information about Central Park and everything around it.”

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9.NYC: Broadway Secrets & Behind-the-Scenes Studio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 86 reviews · from $47

Start at Father Duffy Square and walk through Broadway’s theater district with an English-speaking guide. See the Richard Rodgers, Majestic, Second Stage, and Theatre Row, then visit an active rehearsal studio in Hell’s Kitchen. Groups cap at 12, and guides such as A.J., Jessie, Hannah, and Mickey bring theater experience to the route.

“What a fun tour! My guide was friendly, engaging and more knowledgeable about the workings and history of Broadway than I could have imagined. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and appreciated the extra neighborhood tips he gave.”

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10.New York City Holiday Movie Sites and Lights Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride from the Upper West Side through Central Park and Midtown, matching movie clips to sites from *Elf*, *Home Alone 2*, *Serendipity*, and more. You’ll see Fifth Avenue windows, Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bryant Park. Guides such as Bryan, Max, Stephanie, and Benji have earned praise for humor and film knowledge, but traffic and guide quality can vary.

“Great tour! See a lot of NY and different movie locations. Store fronts were amazing.”

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11.NYC: Bus Tour to Superhero Film Locations

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 2h 30m · from $78

Spend 150 minutes tracing more than 40 New York filming locations from Spider-Man, Superman, The Avengers, Captain America, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist. Your English-speaking actor guide may be Beyan or Hailey, and the vehicle can range from a coach bus to a sedan, depending on group size. The tour costs $78 per person.

“Un grand merci à notre guide, qui a su se mettre à notre portée (Nous avons choisi une visite privée pour notre fils de 11 ans qui n’a fait qu’un an d’anglais…). Sa bonne humeur et son professionnalisme nous ont enchantés ! Elle nous montrait des extraits de films, et arrêtait la voiture juste au même endroit. C’était vraiment top !!! Cette visite est un de nos meilleurs moments à New York 🤩”

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12.Elf and Home Alone 2 Movie Locations Tour in Central Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Ride through Central Park in a festive winter pedicab with Buddy the Elf and Papa Elf, stopping at movie locations from Elf and Home Alone 2. You’ll see Wollman Rink, Gapstow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, Pinebank Arch, and views near The Plaza, while hearing film and park stories, posing for photos, and staying warm under blankets.

“It was a wonderful experience visiting many if the famous movie locations in Central Park! Our driver was very knowledgeable and fun. We loved riding the peti-cart which was motorized too. Thank you again!”

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13.3-Hour Private NYC TV and Movie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $319

Ride through Manhattan with an actor guide who knows the filming business, visiting spots tied to Friends, Ghostbusters, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and more. You will make several quick photo stops, travel by air-conditioned or heated luxury coach, and finish near Times Square. Benji has led this tour.

“Benji was a great guide! And the tour company was very accommodating to us throughout. It was myself, my 16 yr old son, Benji, and a driver of the van. We went all over Manhattan viewing great locations of tv/movies and discussing behind the scenes info. Benji had great knowledge and interesting subject matter. We stopped and got out of the van about 3 times to see some things closer. Great tour!”

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14.Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours 55 minutes (approx.) · from $77

You’ll see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre in Broadway’s theater district. This 2-hour-55-minute play, based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, uses flying, spells, sound, and clever stage effects to continue Harry’s story. Seats are assigned at booking, with taxes and fees included.

“Facilidade na aquisição dos ingressos, assim como de acesso ao espetáculo. Chegamos no local cerca de 15 minutos antes do início e não tivemos qualquer contratempo. Diversão garantida do início ao fim.”

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15.Harry Potter Shop New York: Magical Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 41 reviews · from $39Best value

At Harry Potter New York, you can ride a green-screen broomstick over Hogwarts, the Knight Bus, and a Quidditch match. Choose a package with media and Butterbeer, or a souvenir bundle with an exclusive Griffin Wand, pin, chocolate frog, draft Butterbeer, and soft serve. The shop also offers wand engraving, journal embossing, House robe embroidery, and photo spots.

“Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The staff was incredible especially Jimmy”

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