Manhattan has always been a popular site for many famous movies and series. Because of the diversity of New York, movie locations are spread across a variety of neighborhoods. And with this bus tour you get to see all the filming locations of your favorite movies and TV shows throughout the city. As this trip will be guided by an English speaking local actor, you can be assured to learn lots of insider information about the movies and the industry! Get ready for an exciting experience, discover more than 40 filming locations in NYC and become part of the most famous movies and TV shows!
Lights, camera, action! Here are some of the top locations you will see on this tour!
Since the release of the second Ghostbusters movie, the hype about the four ghost chasers was never bigger. We follow the footsteps to where it all began. See the Columbus Circle, where Stay Puft Marshmallow Man stamped through towards Central Park West or the New York Public Library, where the crew got scared by a ghost in the reading room. Not to forget the headquarter of the Ghostbusters at the FDNY Hook & Ladder 8 in Tribeca! Ever wondered what kind of building the monstrous ape King Kong in 1933 conquered? It’s the Empire State Building! And this landmark is so popular, that by today it has been featured in more than 250 movies, including Sleepless in Seattle and An Affair to Remember. These and many more New Yorker movie locations are waiting for you!
Other Movies covered: Friends with Benefits, Birdman, Tower Heist, Enchanted, American Hustle, The Great Gatsby, Bride Wars, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Crocodile Dundee, North by Northwest, BIG, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, New Year's Eve, The Dark Knight, The Devil Wears Prada, Taxi Driver, Miss Congeniality, Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man, Ted 2, 13 Going on 30, Sex and the City: The Movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Other Guys, Anchorman 2, I am Legend, Adjustment Bureau, Something Borrowed, Don Jon, Big Daddy, Hitch, Men in Black II, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf and many more!
NYC is the ultimate hub for a variety of famous sitcoms, drama series and talk shows. If you ever wanted to see, where the advertising agency from Mad Men or Al’s Soup Kitchen from Seinfeld is located, then you are definitely making the right purchase, because your tour guide will show you! Even a small Friends tour in New York is included, as you will not only see the Pulitzer Fountain from the opening credits on 5th Avenue, but also the apartment building in Greenwich Village, where Rachel, Ross, Joey & Co. used live, laugh and cry together. A must-see for every fan! Talking about friendship sitcoms in Manhattan - Final destination of this tour will be back in Midtown at McGee’s Pub. What’s so interesting about this pub? It inspired the producers of How I Met Your Mother for the MacLaren’s Pub - The bar where Marshall, Ted, Lilly & Co. frequently hung out during the period of 9 seasons! Try one of the drinks and dive into the atmosphere of the series. Feel free to stay longer after the tour ends.
Other TV shows covered: Glee, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Gossip Girl, Daredevil, The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, The Mindy Project, Blue Bloods, Louie, Girls, The Mysteries of Laura, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Broad City, The Wendy Williams Show, The Rachael Ray Show, The Newsroom and many more!
If you have any questions regarding the NYC TV and Movie Tour or in general, don’t hesitate to call us at +1 212-557-1654, drop us an email or try our FAQ. Our friendly and knowledgeable customer care team is happy to help.
Departure point/Punto di partenza/Treffpunkt: Street level of Ellen’s Stardust Diner, 1650 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Departure time/Orario di partenza/Start: 10 AM - Meeting time is 15 minutes prior departure (9:45 AM)
Duration/Durata/Dauer: 2.5 H
Availability/Disponibilità/Verfügbarkeit: Daily
Commentary/Guida/Kommentar: English
Important Info/Informazioni importanti/Wichtige Info: Tour guide will be holding a blue umbrella throughout the tour; Drop-off in front of the McGee’s Pub, 240 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Important Info/Informazioni importanti/Wichtige Info: Stops and itinerary will change according to traffic and general conditions.
Voucher Regulation(s)/Regolazione(i) voucher/Gutscheinregelung(en): 1. Voucher must be addressed to ON LOCATION TOURS, 555 8th Avenue, Suite 2008, New York, NY 10018 and must be booked via VOLATOUR Inc., 33 West 46th Street - New York, NY 10036. 2. Voucher must clearly state Name, Date, and Time of the tour.
