The 15 Best New York City Film & TV Location Tours

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

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

See Friends, Seinfeld, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man, and more on a 3-hour NYC film locations bus tour with an actor guide.

“Interesting tour great to learn about all the tv and movie filming done in and not in NYC. Hitting Tribeca for the Ghostbusters Fire House was pretty cool. Benji the guide was knowledgeable and insightful. He did a great job on a rainy day where sites were tough to see through foggy windows, but we still felt we got a good overview.”

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2.Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway

See Harry Potter’s next chapter on Broadway, with a 3.5-hour play, Albus Potter’s story, and optional Harry Potter New York savings.

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3.Central Park TV and Movie Sites Walking Tour

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

Explore over 30 Central Park movie and TV sites with an actor guide, fun film facts, family-friendly pacing, and practical tips for this 2-hour walk.

“learning about all the shows and movies that used central park as location spots.great informative guide.”

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4.NYC The Sopranos Iconic Filming Locations Bus Tour

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

Review of the 4-hour Sopranos filming locations bus tour from NYC, including Holsten’s, Bada Bing, Tony’s booth, prices, tips, and value.

“Really enjoyed it. Tour guide was very insightful and friendly”

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

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

See 30-plus Gossip Girl filming sites in Manhattan by climate-controlled bus, with insider stories, photo stops, and a guide-led route.

“Loved it! Tour guide was amazing loved it she knew everything about Gossip Girl and took photos for us at every opportunity ❤️”

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6.New York Holiday Lights and Movie Sites Bus Tour

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

See New York holiday lights and famous movie locations by bus, with festive windows, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, film clips, and a local guide.

“Brian was very knowledgeable and entertaining! We enjoyed it very much!.”

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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’s famous TV and movie sites, from Friends to Ghostbusters, with an actor guide, photo stops, and behind-the-scenes stories.

“Had a great experience with Parker. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and found it interesting, informative and fun. Great work Parker and Dan.”

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

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

See 30-plus Central Park film locations, from When Harry Met Sally to Home Alone 2, with an entertaining actor guide in two hours.

“Katherine, our tour Guide was amazing. Fun and interactive. We will recommend the Company and the Tour and guide To our Friends and family”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 86 reviews · from $47

Walk Broadway’s iconic theaters, visit an active rehearsal studio, and learn theater history on this intimate two-hour New York tour.

“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

See NYC holiday movie sites, department-store windows, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park by heated bus on this festive evening tour.

“The tour took place at evening rush hour in New York!!! Hence we pretty much ch sat outside a department store in a coach for most of it. Very poor”

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11.Bus Tour to Superhero Film Locations

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

See 40+ NYC superhero filming sites, from The Avengers to Spider-Man, on a 150-minute guided bus tour with a local actor.

“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

Review of the private Elf and Home Alone 2 Central Park pedicab tour, with movie locations, holiday music, photo stops, price, and practical tips.

“Our guide was funny and very kind. Great way to explore Central Park! He had music to go along with each movie/show theme. He showed us great picture spots!”

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13.3-Hour Private NYC TV and Movie Tour

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

Review of the 3-hour private NYC TV and Movie Tour, with filming sites, actor guides, transport, price, stops, and practical booking advice.

“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

See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York’s Lyric Theatre, with dramatic effects, family-friendly magic, and tickets secured in advance.

“What a great show! The seats are very tight and uncomfortable, and considering its 3.5 hours, the second half of the show felt a little slow to me...but the effects and acting were top-notch, so if you're a Harry Potter fan definitely check this out when you're in NYC!”

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15.Harry Potter Shop New York: Magical Experiences

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

Review of Harry Potter Shop New York: broomstick photos, Butterbeer, exclusive souvenirs, pricing, value, tips, and who should book.

“I loved being at the Harry Potter store! My favorite room was the MinaLima room. Would definitely recommend to any Harry Potter fan.”

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