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See Central parks iconic filming locations, beautiful archways, ice rinks, hidden gems and sharing cinematic and historic stories.
This is a Solo smart phone navigated tour. Go at your own pace and schedule. You'll hear immersive narration, our narrator, a posh British movie fan.
Since 1908 over 200 films have been shot in Central Park making it the most filmed public park in the world.
If you’ve seen ghost busters, Elf, home alone 2, Hair, Taxi or many of the other movies filmed here, Do not miss this tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at the Lombard Lamp which was originally placed here in 1979. Just next to the lamp is the Plaza Hotel. This iconic hotel was first featured in Alfred Hitchcoks’ 1959 spy thriller movie, North by Northwest, starring Cary Grant.
The tour ends at Maine Monument in Columbus Circle the site of the filming of Taxi and Ghostbusters.
Itinerary
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1Gapstow Bridge
The filming site of Home Alone 2, Anger Management and Enchanted.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Wollman Rink (Pass by)
Wollman Rink was used in other family films like August Rush, Mr. Poppers Penguins and Stepmom.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The filming location of Independence Day and Enchanted
Admission ticket free -
Central Park Carousel (Pass by)
Filming location of Mel Brook's movie the Producers. Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder teamed up as the corrupt duo and found themselves having lunch and discussing business here on the Carousel.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Also featured in Ghostbusters, Tavern on the Green is no stranger to cinematic features. Arthur, Arthur 2, Beeches and over twenty more movies have used this old sheep house transformed into a celebrity hot spot as a movie location.
Admission ticket free -
2
According to the movie Cloverfield, the greyshot arch is the prime spot to hide from city destroying monsters. Be sure to place that fact in your doomsday backpack for when you need it.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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