--- title: 3-Hour Private NYC TV and Movie Tour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 290 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.63 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 12 of 19 (TV & Movie Location Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/3-hour-private-nyc-tv-and-movie-tour/ --- # 3-Hour Private NYC TV and Movie Tour In our comparison: #12 of 19 in TV & Movie Location Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Take a guided tour of New York sites from your favorite movies and television shows, including ‘Friends,’ Birdman,’ ‘Girls’ and ‘Glee.’ On this must-do tour, your entertaining and in-the-know guide — an actor with insider knowledge— takes you to dozens of recognizable locations from TV and film. You’ll catch a glimpse of the Daily Bugle offices featured in ‘Spider-Man’ and spot the legendary Original Soupman who inspired a character featured on ‘Seinfeld,’ among many others. Come ready to sing your favorite show theme songs. Small private tours are typically 1 hour shorter than public tours. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Ellen's Stardust Diner… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 14:00, 14:30: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €290 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.63/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: On Location Tours, Inc - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.63 from 57 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 52 of 57. - 5 stars: 49 (86%) - 4 stars: 3 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (4%) - 1 star: 3 (5%) ## What's included - Guided 3-hour tour - Transportation ## Not included - Meals and beverages - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **On Location Tours** (15m) - NYC bus tour of holiday lights and movie filming locations 2. **Central Park** (15m) - NYC bus tour of holiday lights and movie filming locations 3. **Wollman Rink** (15m) - NYC bus tour of holiday lights and movie filming locations 4. **Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts** (15m) - NYC bus tour of holiday lights and movie filming locations 5. **Fifth Avenue** (15m) - NYC bus tour of holiday lights and movie filming locations 6. **GhostBusters Firehouse Company 8** (15m) - NYC bus tour of holiday lights and movie filming locations 7. **Macy's Herald Square** (15m) - NYC bus tour of holiday lights and movie filming locations 8. **Friends Apartment Building** (15m) - Take a guided tour of New York sites from your favorite television shows including Friends ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Departure Point: Ellen's Stardust Diner in Midtown Address: 1650 Broadway New York, NY 10019 Directions: • Located on the corner of Broadway and 51st Street ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Wheelchair accessible - All tours are led by tour guides, and take place on luxury coach buses. Buses are air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. Most buses are equipped with bathrooms - Limited wheelchair accessibility. Buses are not equipped with wheelchair lifts. Storage is available for foldable wheelchairs. Passengers must be able to get on and off the bus of their own accord. Wheelchairs may be taken out at the stops if desired - There are several quick step-off points at some of the locations during the tour ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €580 | €290 | | 4 | €772 | €193 | | 6 | €1158 | €193 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in TV & Movie Location Tours start at €23 per person. ## Compared with other TV & Movie Location Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 19** | €290 | 3h | 4.63 (57) | private | | [Central Park Film Spots Pedicab Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-film-spots-pedicab-tour/?format=md) | €42 | 1h | 4.98 (160) | private | | [Central Park Film Spots and Celebrity Homes Pedicab Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-film-spots-and-celebrity-homes-pedicab-tour/?format=md) | €36 | 1h | 4.95 (192) | private | | [Central Park Movie Locations Pedicab Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/central-park-movie-locations-pedicab-tour/?format=md) | €31 | 1h | 5.0 (85) | private | Ranked #12 of 19 in TV & Movie Location Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €290, median €73; typical length 2h. 13 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/nyc-tv-movie-tours/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/3-hour-private-nyc-tv-and-movie-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md