Home Alone 2 and Elf Locations Tour in Central Park
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New York City, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Explore two of New York’s most iconic locations in one tour: the Plaza and Central Park
- See filming locations from "Home Alone 2" and "Elf"
- Ask your private guide as many questions as you like
- Take photos and recreate scenes from the movies
What's Included
- Professional Tour Guide
- Photo Stops
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 180 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Please meet on the corner of West 58th Street and 7th Avenue. In front of Alwyn Court building.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Central Park (Pass By)
1
The Plaza
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Gapstow Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Wollman Rink
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Central Park Zoo (Pass By)
4
The Mall and Literary Walk
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Bethesda Terrace
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Cherry Hill (Pass By)
Bow Bridge (Pass By)
55 Central Prk W (Pass By)
7
Pinebank Arch
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 27 reviews
Our tour of Central Park was one of the highlights of our trip to New York City. The park itself is absolutely beautiful, and exploring its iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and rich history made for an unforgettable experience. From the scenic pathways to the breathtaking views, every stop along the way offered something unique and memorable. The tour was well-paced, informative, and gave us a much deeper appreciation for one of the world's most famous urban parks.
What truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Noah. His knowledge of Central Park and New York City was impressive, but even more importantly, his enthusiasm and personality made the tour engaging and fun from start to finish. Noah was friendly, approachable, and always happy to answer questions, making everyone feel welcome and included. His passion for sharing the park's stories and history brought each location to life. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting New York.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed exploring Central Park and that Noah’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly approach made the experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
We had THE BEST time on the Home Alone 2 and Elf Locations Tour in Central Park with Max and MJ.
There were 6 of us, 2 adults and 4 children, including an infant.
The weather wasn't great, but they made us very comfortable, with warm blankets and rain covers. Despite the weather, we had such a wonderful and memorable time.
All of the locations we were taken to were absolutely beautiful. It was so relaxing, and we enjoyed the scenery and all the special locations we were shown.
Max's knowledge of the history of the area was extremely impressive and they both knew a lot about all of the scenes from the movies.
Both Max and MJ were very patient with the kids and made it extra fun for them which was very kind. The kids are still talking about them!
We would 100% recommend this tour and hope to get the opportunity to ride with Max and MJ again.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for such a lovely review! We’re so happy to hear your whole family had such a memorable time with Max and MJ, even with the rainy weather. It’s wonderful that the kids enjoyed the experience so much and are still talking about it! We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back for another magical ride through Central Park in the future.
Max was our guide and he showed us all around the park and stopped in several spots for pictures or short walks. He had a lot of fun facts and knew so many neat park facts. Short but fun way to see the park.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad you had a fun time exploring Central Park with Max! It’s great to hear he shared lots of interesting facts and made the stops for photos and walks enjoyable. Perfect for a quick but memorable visit!
It was a lot of fun. We had a good time moni brought a blanket for us to stay warm
There was lots of good photo opportunities
And we learned a lot about the park and the city
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear you had such a fun time on the tour and enjoyed all the photo opportunities. Moni will be so happy to know her knowledge and thoughtful touches, like bringing a blanket to keep you warm, made a difference. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
It was underwhelming. It's really no different than getting a pedicab from the dozens that wait at the entrance of Central Park...just more expensive. The guide was very kind and knowledgeable but calling it a Home Alone 2/Elf tour is stretch. For example, it was like, "do you see that building over there through the trees? That's the Plaza Hotel where Kevin stayed." That's it. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this wasn't it.
Best your ever, even took us to the Alice in wonderland statue. And took pictures .... We had the best time
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such a great time and enjoyed visiting the Alice in Wonderland statue. It’s fantastic to hear the tour and photos made your experience memorable!
Moni was our tour guide and he was awesome!! The title says elf and Home alone 2, but it was also Avengers, Balto, and 27 Dresses, fun for the whole family.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Moni made the tour fun and engaging for the whole family, and that you enjoyed discovering so many movie locations beyond the ones in the title. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon!
I booked a Home Alone and Elf tour of Central Park because that is what the listing said, but this turned out to be an abbreviated Central Park history tour. We had 5 in our party so we ended up with tour guides in two pedicabs. They were very friendly and knowledgeable about the park and surrounding buildings. We had many opportunities to get out and take pictures. They talked all about the celebrity and billionaire residency and the locations of movies filmed in the park. It was really fun and was a pleasant surprise but not at all what I expected going in.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback! We're truly glad to hear you had a fun experience and enjoyed the guides, photo stops, and movie insights. That said, we apologize for the mismatch between the tour description and your expectations—we’re always working to improve and your input helps us do just that. We hope to welcome you back for the full movie-focused experience next time!
The meeting location was confusing even after email the company. One of the pedbike was rude to me when we finally met up with them. The tour was ok. I didn’t feel like the guides cared if we enjoyed ourselves or not. I don’t recommend this tour.
Dil our guide was knowledge and accommodating. He really made the tour enjoyable for my granddaughter and I. He also took great pictures of us which we appreciated. Would definitely recommend this tour especially if you’ve never had a tour of Central Park before.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you very much Erica for your review! Very glad to hear that Dil did a great job taking you around Central Park.
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