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New York City West and East Side Half Day Tour 4 hr
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- New York City
- 4 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Manhattan landmarks and filming locations on a guided New York City West and East Side tour, from Central Park to The Plaza Hotel.
About this tour
See Manhattan through the screen on a New York City West and East Side Half Day Tour, where familiar streets and landmarks take on a cinematic glow. A professional guide leads the way as you explore locations associated with movies and television, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Central Park, and The Plaza Hotel.
Travel between sights in a professional vehicle chosen for the day’s group size, with a professional driver and guide or driver-guide. Along the route, look for places connected to productions such as Home Alone, Gossip Girl, Night at the Museum, You’ve Got Mail, Sex and the City, and The Avengers. The listed duration is 240 minutes, though the operator notes that the overall tour may take about 6.5 hours, with traffic affecting the timing. Schedules and stops can also change with weather, traffic, or closures.
A New York City West and East Side Half Day Tour offers an easy way to connect iconic city sights with the stories filmed there. Bring comfortable shoes and clothes, then enjoy a fresh perspective on Manhattan’s on-screen history.
Highlights
- Explore New York City’s West and East Sides with a professional guide
- Spot Manhattan landmarks featured in movies and television
- Admire Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Central Park, and The Plaza Hotel
What's included
Included
- Transportation in a professional vehicle selected based on group size
- Professional driver and guide, or driver-guide
- Driver and guide gratuities
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Food and beverages
- Transportation to and from the departure location
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Important information
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Pregnant guests may join if they are under 24 weeks pregnant at the end of the tour
- Children under 6 require a booster seat by state law; a booster seat is not needed for bus travel
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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- Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice; wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval
- The estimated tour duration is about 6.5 hours and may vary with traffic and road conditions
- The itinerary and schedule may change due to weather, traffic, closures, or other conditions
- If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided
- Parking is not available at the meeting point
- Pre-purchased tickets and city passes are not accepted; purchase tickets through the operator or guide
- Tell the guide and sign a departure form if leaving early; unused portions are not refundable
- Bring comfortable clothing and shoes, sun protection, cash, and drinks for hydration
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