Explore Central Park’s film history by pedicab, uncovering iconic movie scenes and stories. Enjoy a flexible, scenic ride with photo stops.
Explore Central Park’s film history by pedicab, uncovering iconic movie scenes and stories. Enjoy a flexible, scenic ride with photo stops.
- Central Park - Discover the enchantment of Central Park and the allure of New York City’s celebrity scene with our exclusive Central Park Movie Locations & Celebrity Homes Pedicab Tour. This memorable adventure offers a unique mix of Hollywood glamour and star-studded history, all from the comfort of a guided pedicab.
- Wollman Rink - Featured…
- Central Park - Discover the enchantment of Central Park and the allure of New York City’s celebrity scene with our exclusive Central Park Movie Locations & Celebrity Homes Pedicab Tour. This memorable adventure offers a unique mix of Hollywood glamour and star-studded history, all from the comfort of a guided pedicab.
- Wollman Rink - Featured in films like 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.
- The Plaza - The Plaza Hotel, established in 1907, has been a key filming location for numerous 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.
- Central Park Zoo - Madagascar, where a group of animals embark on a wild adventure.
- Central Park’s Literary Walk - The Mall, Central Park’s only 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.
- Conservatory Water - 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.
- Loeb Boathouse - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- Sheep Meadow - 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.
- Tavern On the Green - 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.
- Pinebank Arch - The snowball-fight scene in the movie “Elf”
- Columbus Circle - Columbus Circle has served as a backdrop for several notable films, including “Taxi Driver”, “Ghostbusters” and “Enchanted”
- Heckscher Playground - The playground was the inspiration for the TV show Jessie.

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The Central Park Movie Tour by pedicab offers a delightful and leisurely way to explore the park while uncovering its appearances in well-known films and TV shows. As participants travel along picturesque paths, the guide highlights specific locations where memorable scenes were shot, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes and interesting trivia. Visitors…
The Central Park Movie Tour by pedicab offers a delightful and leisurely way to explore the park while uncovering its appearances in well-known films and TV shows. As participants travel along picturesque paths, the guide highlights specific locations where memorable scenes were shot, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes and interesting trivia. Visitors will encounter sites from both classic and contemporary movies, all while enjoying the fresh air and stunning views without the need for extensive walking. The pedicab ensures a personalized and adaptable experience, allowing for photo stops and questions at any time. It feels more like a movie-themed journey through one of New York City’s most beautiful landmarks than a formal tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.