SUCCESSION Walking Tour – Uptown & Downtown NYC Filming Locations

The best part of this tour is its sweep. In one day, you move from Kendall’s Upper East Side apartment and Logan Roy’s funeral church to Waystar Royco’s downtown offices and Kendall’s final walk beside the Hudson. Patti, one of the named guides, brings the show’s small details to life, including the bench where Greg spots Stewy and Sandy.

I like the small group limit of 12, which gives you a better chance to hear the guide and ask about specific scenes. I also like the clean split between uptown and downtown, since you see a lot without spending the day lost between subway stops. The main drawback is the mid-day transfer: you must pay for and manage your own subway, taxi, or Uber ride, plus allow time for lunch.

Key points

• Two Manhattan neighborhoods in one day: Cover major uptown and downtown filming locations in roughly five hours.
• A finale with a view: End at Battery Park, looking toward the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty from Kendall’s final scene.
• Strong Succession detail: See Logan’s townhouse, funeral church, office locations, restaurants, apartments, and key meeting spots.
• Small-group format: The tour accepts no more than 12 people, a useful size for a scene-heavy walking tour.
• Serious walking required: The uptown section covers about 2.8 miles, while the downtown section covers about 2.1 miles.
• Plan for the break: Lunch and the trip between sections are not included, and the downtown transfer is at your own expense.

Why this Succession tour works so well in Manhattan

Succession uses New York as more than a backdrop. Its restaurants, office towers, quiet residential streets, hotels, and public parks help define the Roy family’s world. This tour lets you see how that world fits together in real life, where an elegant restaurant may sit only a few blocks from a public bench or a busy avenue.

You spend about two hours in uptown Manhattan, take a lunch break, then continue downtown for another two hours. Walking time is about 56 minutes uptown and 42 minutes downtown, but the stops, explanations, photographs, and scene comparisons make the full day much longer than those figures suggest.

You should expect a brisk outing rather than a casual stroll. The total listed walking distance is about 4.9 miles, divided between the two neighborhoods. Wear comfortable shoes, keep your phone charged for photographs, and leave enough energy for the final stretch to Battery Park.

Starting near Kendall’s apartment on the Upper East Side

The morning begins at 171 East 88th Street, across from Birch Coffee, near the location used for Kendall’s apartment. The posted start time is 10:30 am, although the morning schedule is also described as running from 10 am to noon. Confirm the exact meeting time when you book, and arrive early enough to find the group without rushing.

This first location gives you a useful sense of the show’s New York style. Kendall’s home is not presented as a flashy palace. It is part of a real residential setting, which makes the Roy family’s wealth feel more embedded in the city rather than separated from it.

From here, the group moves through several nearby locations. The short walks between many stops keep the morning moving, but you still have time to connect each address with its scene.

Logan’s funeral church and the Roy family’s public face

The church used for Logan Roy’s funeral is one of the morning’s most important stops. In the show, the setting carries the weight of the family’s loss, political pressure, and public performance. Seeing the actual building helps explain why the scene feels so formal and exposed.

You then reach the diner where Logan slips away with Colin during his birthday party. That contrast is part of the fun. The Roys may occupy grand rooms and private dining areas, yet the series often puts its most revealing exchanges in ordinary places.

The tour also visits Logan Roy’s townhouse residence. This is a strong stop for anyone interested in the family’s domestic world, especially the difference between the public image of the Roy empire and the private spaces where loyalties shift.

Madison Avenue, hotels, and Central Park details

Madison Avenue brings several recognizable moments together. This is where Tom buys a Patek Philippe watch for Logan’s birthday and Kendall buys Tom Fords. The exact street setting gives those purchases more bite. They are not just luxury objects. They are part of the family’s system of status, gifts, competition, and anxious approval-seeking.

The route continues to the hotel where Tom meets Naomi Pierce. Hotels work especially well in Succession because they are polished but temporary spaces. Deals, betrayals, and awkward family conversations can happen there without anyone truly feeling at home.

One of the morning’s longest walks takes you through Central Park to the bench where Greg spots Stewy and Sandy together. The walk is about 0.8 mile, and it is described as a picturesque stretch through the park. This stop rewards viewers who remember small visual moments rather than only the major boardroom scenes.

The bench is a good example of what makes a location tour worthwhile. You are not simply checking off famous buildings. You are matching a quiet piece of real New York with a moment that changed how Greg understood the people around him.

The hotels tied to politics, mourning, and chaos

The uptown section includes the hotel used for the Virginia political event where the next president is selected. That location connects the family drama to the show’s larger political machinery. The setting feels polished, controlled, and important, which suits a scene where private power becomes public consequence.

You also visit the hotel used for Logan’s repast. Roman’s entry into the mob outside, described in the show through the image of running bulls, gives this stop a sharper edge. The location is tied not only to mourning, but also to the disorder and public anger gathering around the Roy family.

By this point, you will have seen residences, commercial streets, parks, hotels, and religious buildings. That range is one of the tour’s strongest features. It shows you how many different parts of Manhattan were used to create one fictional world.

Lunch and the transfer downtown

The uptown section ends around noon, followed by a lunch break. Lunch is not provided, so plan for your own meal and keep the downtown meeting time in mind.

You then travel to Canal Street station for the afternoon section. The subway, Uber, or taxi is at your own expense. The guide can give directions or accompany you, which helps, but you still need to allow time for the transfer and any waiting.

This break is a practical compromise. Combining uptown and downtown locations in one day gives you a much fuller view of the series, but it also means the tour cannot carry you continuously from one stop to the next. If you prefer a relaxed pace with no navigation between sections, this setup may feel less convenient.

Kendall’s journalist meeting and two memorable restaurants

The downtown portion begins with several restaurant locations. Quality Bistro at 120 West 55th Street is where Kendall meets a journalist. Because restaurant scenes in Succession often involve image management and careful verbal positioning, standing outside the real place adds another layer to the dialogue.

Le Coucou is the more extravagant restaurant stop. It is where Kendall takes Rava in an effort to win her back. The setting reflects Kendall’s tendency to use polished surroundings as part of an emotional strategy. You can see why the location was chosen for a scene built around charm, money, and a relationship that cannot be repaired with a fancy meal alone.

The route also visits the Italian restaurant where Greg meets a Logan Roy biographer and regrets it. Greg’s scenes often turn on a small mistake that grows into a larger problem. Seeing the restaurant gives you a physical reference for one of those moments.

Greg’s apartment and the coffee shop with a useful stop

Greg’s apartment, given to him by Kendall, is another brief but telling stop. It captures the strange mix of generosity and control that runs through the family’s dealings. Kendall can offer Greg a place to live, but the gesture also reflects the power imbalance between them.

The group then reaches the coffee shop where Kendall and Stewy meet. An authentic bathroom stop is available here, which is a practical benefit during a five-hour walking day. It also gives you a chance to pause indoors before the route continues.

These smaller locations may matter most to dedicated fans. They are not all grand landmarks, but they fill in the ordinary places where the show’s characters negotiate, scheme, and try to appear normal.

Shiv and Tom’s apartment, then Rava’s Woolworth Building

The tour continues to Shiv and Tom’s triplex apartment. This is where they host the election eve tailgate party and have their major balcony fight. The apartment’s role in the series makes it an important stop for viewers interested in the marriage storyline, not just the corporate plot.

You then visit Rava’s apartment in the Woolworth Building. The building is one of the day’s more visually striking locations, and its appearance helps mark a change from the residential streets of the morning to the grander commercial architecture downtown.

The route is designed so these stops build toward Waystar Royco rather than feeling random. Homes, restaurants, hotels, and offices become pieces of the same family power structure.

Waystar Royco, the RECNY ball, and the Charging Bull

Waystar Royco’s offices are across from the 9/11 Memorial and World Trade Center. This is a useful place to pause and consider the scale of the fictional company. The Roy family’s business is presented as a private empire, but its real-world setting places it within one of Manhattan’s most recognizable financial districts.

The group then visits the site of the Waystar Royco RECNY ball and Connor’s cold butter freakout, across from the Charging Bull statue. The contrast is memorable: an elite social event in the series meets one of New York’s most photographed public sculptures.

The downtown walk covers about 2.1 miles, with roughly 42 minutes of walking between stops. As with the morning route, the distance is manageable for most people who are comfortable walking several miles, but it is not a good choice if you need a seated tour or want to minimize time on your feet.

Ending at Battery Park with Kendall’s final walk

The tour ends at Battery Park, overlooking the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty. This is where Kendall walks mournfully after the fateful board meeting and the series ending.

It is a fitting final stop because the view opens up after a day spent among apartments, offices, restaurants, and hotel interiors. The scene’s sadness depends partly on that openness. Kendall is surrounded by the city, yet the moment feels intensely solitary.

Ending here also gives you a clear finish point at The Battery, rather than sending you back uptown. If you plan dinner, a ferry, or another downtown activity, the location is convenient. If your hotel is uptown, plan your return trip separately.

What the $129 price includes

The cost is $129 per person, with fees and taxes included. Gratuities are not included, and the tour notes that tips are gratefully accepted.

I see the price as reasonable for a five-hour guided experience if you are a committed Succession fan. You are paying for a carefully connected route, scene context, and the ability to cover locations that would take much longer to organize alone. The group limit of 12 also matters. A smaller group makes it easier to hear scene explanations and ask about specific characters or filming details.

The price is less attractive if you only have a passing interest in the show. You will still see parts of Manhattan, but many stops gain their meaning from remembering exactly what happened there. The subway or taxi transfer, lunch, and gratuity also add to the day’s total cost.

Who should book this walking tour

I would choose this tour for a fan who wants both major locations and smaller Easter eggs. It suits couples, solo visitors, and small groups who enjoy walking and want a guide to connect addresses with plot points.

The tour also works well for anyone who has already seen the full series and wants to revisit its New York setting. The detailed route includes Logan’s home and funeral site, Kendall’s apartment and finale, the Roy family restaurants, Greg’s apartment, Shiv and Tom’s home, Waystar Royco, and several hotels.

I would think twice if you dislike long walks, need a fully seated experience, or have only a short window in Manhattan. The day is well planned, but the self-paid transfer at lunch means you need to watch the clock and handle one part of the route yourself.

Confirmation is provided at booking. The tour is offered in English, uses a mobile ticket, allows service animals, and is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but the walking distance and five-hour length are the key physical considerations. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. The current start information lists 10:30 am, so check that detail before setting out.

Should you book the Succession filming locations tour?

Book it if you want a full Manhattan day built around the Roy family’s world, not just a quick photo outside one famous building. The small group, the scene-specific stops, and the Battery Park finale give the tour a strong sense of purpose.

Skip it if you are not deeply familiar with Succession or if you want a relaxed sightseeing tour with no transfer between sections. For fans who remember the dialogue, power plays, and small visual clues, though, this is a smart way to connect uptown and downtown without doing all the research yourself.

FAQ

How long does the Succession walking tour last?

The experience lasts approximately five hours, including the uptown tour, lunch break, transfer downtown, and downtown tour.

What time does the tour start?

The meeting information lists a 10:30 am start. The morning schedule is also described as running from 10 am to noon, so confirm the exact meeting time when booking.

Where does the tour begin?

The meeting point is at 171 East 88th Street in New York City, across from Kendall’s apartment location near Birch Coffee.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at The Battery, also known as Battery Park, overlooking the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not listed among the included services. There is a lunch break between the uptown and downtown sections, so plan your own meal.

How do I get downtown between the two sections?

You can use the subway to Canal Street station, or take an Uber or taxi. The guide provides directions or may accompany you, but the transportation cost is your own responsibility.

How much walking is involved?

The uptown section covers about 2.8 miles, with about 56 minutes of walking between stops. The downtown section covers about 2.1 miles, with about 42 minutes of walking between stops.

How many people can join the tour?

The group is capped at 12 travelers.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience starts for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.