On Location Tours
Arts & Culture · New York, NY
About
Not your typical sightseeing bus. On Location Tours is a TV and movie tour company that brings you to the actual filming sites of shows like Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, and The Sopranos. Founded in 1999 by Georgette Blau, it's the world's largest boutique location tour company, serving over 100,000 people each year. Tours are led by actors who are also licensed guides, so you get behind-the-scenes anecdotes along with the sights.
You can choose from a dozen different New York tours, from the NYC TV & Movie Tour to seasonal Holiday Lights & Movie Sites. Tours run daily, but book ahead for popular ones like the Sex and the City Hotspots. For longer visits, they also operate in Boston.
Features
- ✓Led by actor-licensed guides
- ✓Over a dozen themed tour options
- ✓Founded in 1999 by Georgette Blau
What people say
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From the community
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“Unique TV & Movie Tours Around NYC”
The Sex and the City Hotspots tour was a lot of fun. I really felt like one of the characters from the show.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of tours does On Location Tours offer? +
On Location Tours offers a variety of NYC tours including the NYC TV & Movie Tour, When Harry Met Seinfeld Tour, Sex and the City Hotspots, Gossip Girl Sites, The Super Tour of NYC, Sopranos Sites, TCM Classic Film Tour, Central Park TV & Movie Sites, and Holiday Lights & Movie Sites.
Are the tours led by knowledgeable guides? +
Yes, all tours are led by actors who are also licensed tour guides, providing insider perspectives and anecdotes about filming on location.
How long have they been operating? +
On Location Tours was founded in 1999 and has since become the world's largest boutique location tour company.
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