Top New York TV Tours

When it comes to iconic New York City TV shows, it’s hard to beat “Friends”—but fans of the show who go looking for its key filming locations may find them difficult to find. Instead, make your sightseeing seamless—and enjoy a speedier way to get around town—on this private pedicab tour. Pick between two tour durations to fit your schedule and preferences.

Explore real-life locations behind your favorite movies and TV shows on this immersive walking tour through Manhattan and Brooklyn. From the glamour of Home Alone 2 and Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the gritty streets of Joker and John Wick, experience NYC through film and television. See Carrie Bradshaw’s brownstone from Sex and the City, the Friends apartment, and the firehouse from Ghostbusters. Grab a slice like Spider-Man and visit the bar that inspired How I Met Your Mother’s MacLaren’s Pub. Led by a passionate local guide, this small-group tour blends pop culture, landmarks, hidden gems, behind-the-scenes stories, and trivia. Whether a movie buff, first-time visitor, or curious explorer, you’ll leave with great photos and fresh appreciation for the city that never stops filming. Featured titles: Home Alone 2, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Friends, Sex and the City, John Wick, Joker, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, How I Met Your Mother, Tootsie, Serpico, Creed, Rocky, Raging Bull, and more.

See famed New York City filming locations from "Friends," "Seinfeld," "Spider-Man," and more on a guided bus tour. A local actor shares behind-the-scenes stories and trivia as you visit famous sites including the Ghostbusters Firehouse and Fifth Avenue. Comfortable transportation makes this an easy way to explore NYC, ideal for first-time visitors and locals alike.

Cover more of Central Park than you could by walking alone on this private pedicab tour in New York City. Pass by filming locations for famous movies such as Home Alone 2, Elf, and The Avengers that your guide will point out for you. See the films come to life by watching accompanying clips at each stop.

Discover the magic behind some of the most iconic scenes of two beloved films: "Elf" and "Home Alone 2." Stop at the Plaza Hotel and stroll through Central Park as your private guide explains specific scenes from both movies and how they happened. A private tour also lets you explore at your own pace.

Go on a "Sopranos" filming locations tour unlike any other—one led by local actor. Immerse yourself in the shadowy world of Tony Soprano and the gang, and get in touch with your inner boss as you visit more than 40 recognizable sites from the hit series. See Bada Bing! nightclub, the restaurant used as Vesuvio, and much more.

Follow in the footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda on this guided NYC bus tour, which shows you filming spots that you're unlikely to find on your own. Visit bars, boutiques, and neighborhoods such as Fifth Avenue, West Village, and the Meatpacking District. Enjoy comfortable transportation and easy stops as your local actor guide shares behind-the-scenes stories, making it a fun, stress-free way to see the city.

Embark on the ultimate Gossip Girl adventure on this affordable private tour. Explore the glitz and glamour of the Upper East Side, visiting iconic locations straight out of the hit TV series. Your guide will double as a personal photographer, capturing memorable moments at each stop, including: The Met Steps, the Empire Hotel, Nate Archibald's residence, Laduree Bakery, and more.

Follow in the footsteps of the Roy family from the hit HBO series “Succession,” without having to spend a ton of time on research, on this small-group guided walking tour of downtown Manhattan. Follow your guide on a stroll through SoHo, Tribeca, and the Financial District and visit sites frequented by the characters, including offices, apartments, restaurants, and parks.

Get to know Harlem’s cinematic side when you embark on a small-group walking tour of the neighborhood’s filming locations. Follow in the footsteps of celebrities and directors, and see where Luke Cage, Law & Order, American Gangster, and other films and television shows were shot. Your guide will screen clips at each stop you make. As you go, you’ll also see some of Harlem’s key landmarks and will learn more about its history.

New York City has been the backdrop to numerous movies and TV shows. Skip hours of research and the hassle of navigating in a new city with this private half-day guided tour. Visit locations such as Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Macy’s Herald Square, and more, with a local guide to point out where famous scenes were shot.

If you love TV shows and movies, then you've likely seen the East Village—this New York City neighborhood serves as the backdrop for numerous famous scenes. Visit the actual filming locations for some of Hollywood's biggest movies during this entertainment tour. From the deli in ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ to the Puck Building from ‘American Psycho,’ you’ll get to step into sceneries from some of your favorite movies.

New York City is famous as a hub for media, with major newspaper publishers, magazines, and late-night talk shows headquartered in the city. Learn about New York's media landscape with a guide, who can point out spots you'd likely miss on your own. Pass by the Ed Sullivan Theater, Radio City Music Hall, Hearst Tower, and more and listen to commentary as you go.

At more than 800 acres (324 hectares), Central Park can be an overwhelming place to try to navigate on your own. Take the stress out of exploring such a massive space and see the many famous filming locations in Central Park on this private tour. With a guide in the lead, see dozens of famous spots that have been featured in movies and TV shows.

Enjoy an alternative to a traditional city tour and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the TV show Gossip Girl on this private filming locations tour. See where Blair, Chuck, Serena, and Nate fell in love, fell out of love, argued, made up, and more across real-life locations in New York City. This is a fun option for pop-culture lovers who want to go sightseeing with a twist.

Midtown Manhattan is a must-visit neighborhood but it can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Make sure you don’t get lost or miss the best bits by joining a walking tour. Learn more about the history of Times Square, Grand Central Station, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and other landmarks than you would wandering around alone. The tour ends at the Rockefeller Center, so you might want to explore there independently.

Explore some of Midtown Manhattan’s most popular tourist spots on this private guided tour. From the dazzling lights of Times Square’s multiple towering screens to the majestic lion statues standing guard over the New York Public Library, visit a variety of central New York City sights while learning more about the city that never sleeps.

No city is the setting for superhero stories more often than New York. On this walking tour you can explore NYC's most famous superhero movie and comic book sites and visit the locations where artists and writers developed some of your favorite characters. Whether you’re into Batman or Superman, Daredevil, or Iron Man, you can heed the call for justice during this deep dive into the superhero universe.

Your smart glasses bring back what's gone: the V-J Day crowds of 1945 layered over today's Times Square. The exact black-and-white frames of North by Northwest inside Grand Central — and the Hollywood secret of which shots were real. The $1 million morning in 2001 when a film crew emptied Times Square entirely. The moment Empire State of Mind bursts into color with Alicia Keys singing steps from where you stand. Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, photographed 850 feet above the sidewalk you'll be standing on. Your guide connects a century of it — cinema, television, music, news — from the ticker-tape era to the smartphone era, in the company of Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon, Will Smith and Jay-Z.

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Fans of the hit TV comedy "Friends" may know much of the show was filmed in Los Angeles, but a few key New York City locations inspired places such as Central Perk and Monica's apartment. This private walking tour includes hotel pickup and multiple start times, letting you explore these iconic spots with flexibility and personal attention.

From Spiderman to Daredevil, New York is home to some of the world’s biggest superheroes and two legendary comic book producers. Learn more about the Marvel and DC universes, and the actors who’ve brought their characters to life, on a private themed tour in Manhattan. Choose between a walking tour of Midtown or a longer chauffeured tour for the full comic book fix.

Fans of *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* will love this private guided tour of New York City locations where the period drama was filmed. Sites include a comedy club, vintage music shop, kosher butcher, bar, and Washington Square Park, where Midge joined a protest in the series. Get a feel for 1950s Manhattan while gaining insight into how period shows are made.