Central Park Movie Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Central Park (Pass by)

  Experience the magic of Central Park and the allure of New York City's celebrity culture on our exclusive Central Park Movie Locations & Celebrity Homes Pedicab Tour. This unforgettable journey offers a unique blend of Hollywood glamour and star-studded history, all from the comfort of a guided pedicab.

  Admission ticket free
• Wollman Rink (Pass by)

  The Wollman Rink is featured in Home Alone 2, Love Story, Smurfs, Limitless, and the final scene of the 2001 romantic comedy Serendipity, starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. After initially meeting while Christmas shopping at Bloomingdale's and parting ways, the characters leave their reunion to fate.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The Plaza Hotel, built in 1907, has been a prominent filming location for many movies, thanks to its elegant French Renaissance-style exterior that epitomizes New York luxury. It was the main setting for "Eloise at the Plaza" (2003), based on a 1950s children’s book series, featuring Julie Andrews as Eloise’s nanny. The hotel is also featured in the 2013 adaptation of "The Great Gatsby", where key scenes unfold, including Jay Gatsby’s confrontation with Tom Buchanan. "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" prominently uses The Plaza as Kevin McAllister’s luxurious hideout, with a memorable cameo by then-owner Donald Trump. Additionally, "It Could Happen To You" and "Bride Wars" also showcase various stunning interiors of The Plaza, highlighting its iconic status in film.

  Admission ticket free
• Central Park Zoo (Pass by)

  Madagascar, where a group of animals embark on a wild adventure.

  Admission ticket free
• Central Park's Literary Walk (Pass by)

  The Mall, Central Park's sole straight path lined with American elm trees, provides a serene backdrop ideal for filming. In "Maid in Manhattan", Maria Ventura (Jennifer Lopez), a hotel maid, and Chris Marshall (Ralph Fiennes), a New York politician, have a pivotal conversation here about their potential future together. Follow Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) in Kramer vs. Kramer as he tries to squeeze time out of his busy workday to teach his son, Billy, how to bike.

  Admission ticket free
• Conservatory Water (Pass by)

  The Conservatory Waters is prominently featured in both the book and film adaptation of Stuart Little. It serves as the setting where Stuart races his toy sailboat.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  In Sex and the City, Carrie meets Mr. Big for lunch at The Boathouse, promising Miranda she won't kiss him. However, as they dodge the kiss, they both fall into the lake. In When Harry Met Sally, Sally Albright and her friends discuss her breakup with Joe over lunch at The Boathouse. They go through a Rolodex to find potential dates for her, but Sally concludes there are no more men left to date.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Bethesda Terrace

  Many filmmakers and TV producers are drawn to Bethesda Terrace and its iconic fountain, the “heart of the park” according to its designers. The opening sequence of the 1973 film Godspell and a key scene in Angels in America feature the terrace. In The Producers (2005), Max Bialystock (Nathan Lane) pleads with Leo Bloom (Matthew Broderick) at the fountain. The 2007 film Enchanted includes a musical number around the fountain, while 27 Dresses (2008) also features scenes shot there. The terrace is the dramatic setting for the finale of The Avengers (2012) and has appeared in The Amazing Race, Doctor Who, Elf, and Gossip Girl.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Bow Bridge

  Bow Bridge in Central Park has graced the screen in several iconic films, including Manhattan, Spiderman 3, Autumn in New York, and The Way We Were.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  The Dakota

  Vanilla Sky

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Sheep Meadow (Pass by)

  The Sheep Meadow has been featured in several films, including It Could Happen To You, where Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda's characters spend time in Central Park as their friendship blossoms into love. In the 2005 romance Little Manhattan, several scenes were filmed in Sheep Meadow.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The iconic NYC restaurant Tavern on the Green, originally a sheepfold, features prominently in several films. In Ghostbusters, Louis Tully, haunted by an invisible ghost, draws the attention of other diners before they resume eating as if nothing happened. The restaurant is also seen in Wall Street, where Bud Fox enters the dining room after a private meeting with Gordon Gekko in Central Park. Additionally, Mr. Popper’s Penguins includes the restaurant in a major plot point, with Jim Carrey's character working for a firm that plans to buy and demolish it.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The snowball-fight scene in the movie "Elf"

  Admission ticket free
• Columbus Circle (Pass by)

  Columbus Circle has served as a backdrop for several notable films, including "Taxi Driver", "Ghostbusters" and "Enchanted"

  Admission ticket free
• Heckscher Playground (Pass by)

  The playground was the inspiration for the TV show Jessie.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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