New York City

Self Guided "Central Park Movie Tour" Solo Walking Tour in New York City

New York City, USA
Self Guided Central Park Movie Tour Solo Walking Tour New York City
  • 45 minutes to 1 hour
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Central Park’s iconic filming locations, along with its architecture and hidden gems on this self-guided walking tour. Go at your own pace and on your own schedule as you listen to cinematic and historical stories. Since 1908, over 200 films, including “Ghostbusters,” “Taxi,” and more, have been shot in Central Park, making it the most filmed public park in the world.
  • Ideal for movie fans who want to learn about the park’s filming locations
  • The tour stops include Tavern on the Green, Wollman Rink, and the carousel
  • This smartphone-navigated tour allows you to explore on your time
  • Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of this self-guided tour

What's Included

  • Smartphone Guided Walking tour on the WalknTours app
  • Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour
  • In Person Guide, this is a smart phone navigated tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Lombard Lamp
    Grand Army Plaza, New York, NY 10019, USA

    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.

Start time

Opening hours

  • 8/17/2021 - 5/23/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

End point

  • Maine Monument
    West Side at, Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA

    The tour ends at Maine Monument in Columbus Circle the site of the filming of Taxi and Ghostbusters.

What To Expect

Gapstow Bridge

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wollman Rink (Pass By)

The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop (Pass By)

Central Park Carousel (Pass By)

Tavern On the Green (Pass By)

Greyshot Arch

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Louis_M, Jun 2022
I sat and watched the softball games for a bit, as the tour recommended and it was a great activity!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks for the great review! Central Park has a great movie history and it's also an amazing park with plenty of history. Thank you for using WalknTours!

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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