5th & Park - Film & Fiction Walking Tour of Carnegie Hill Along Museum Mile
At a glance
5th & Park - Film & Fiction Walking Tour of Carnegie Hill Along Museum Mile is a 2h guided experience in New York City, United States, operated by Cole Smithey Tours. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $125 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Photo opportunities!, Guide Featured In New York Post Page Six, License Certified New York City Sightseeing Guide.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
My breezy two-hour walking tour takes you on a film & fiction adventure in Manhattan's historic Carnegie Hill neighborhood along "Museum Mile."
The walking tour meets on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum (82nd and 5th Avenue, and ends at the Guggenheim Museum (88th & 5th Avenue). We'll visit Manhattan’s Central Park, see the impressive Andrew Carnegie Mansion (a.k.a. The Cooper Hewitt Museum of Design), see the 5th Avenue mansion where Lady Gaga attended high school, and dig the French Gothic Chateau style of The Jewish Museum while checking out tons of filming locations and celebrity homes.
What's included
What's included
- Photo opportunities!
- Guide Featured In New York Post Page Six
- License Certified New York City Sightseeing Guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The walking tour meets on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Stop 2
I'll describe the scenes filmed at each spot we come across while strolling through Carnegie Hill along 5th Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Park Avenue. "84 Charing Cross Road," "Six Degrees of Separation," "The House on 92nd Street," "Ransom," and "When Harry Met Sally" are just a few movie locations we'll visit.
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Stop 3
We'll see the homes of such celebrities and literary figures as Ralph Lauren, Faye Dunaway, Anthony Bordain, Katie Couric, Stockard Channing, Madeline Kahn, J.D. Salinger, Truman Capote, Marlene Dietrich, Robert Redford, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Mike Nichols.
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Stop 4
You'll be knocked out by the beautiful stained glass murals in The Church of Heavenly Rest where Keanu Reeves meets Charlize Theron in "The Devil's Advocate."
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Stop 5
We'll catch a glimpse of a variety of waterbirds inhabiting the enormous Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park!
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Stop 6
Andrew Carnegie's former mansion is now the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, with a lovely public garden.
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Stop 7
We get a peak at St. Thomas More church where Andy Warhol and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis were parishioners during the same era.
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Stop 8
This museum's Châteauesque design contains over 30,000 pieces of Jewish art!
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Stop 9
I'll point out the filming locations of movies such as "The International," "Cactus Flower," "Mr. Poppers Penguins," "Men In Black," and more! We'll also admire Frank Lloyd Wright's fantastic architecture.
Meeting point
I'll be wearing blue pants and a Panama style hat with glasses standing in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 82nd and Fifth Avenue. You can't miss me!
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- We will stop in front of attractions for three to ten minutes to discuss its cultural and historical importance.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 5th & Park - Film & Fiction Walking Tour of Carnegie Hill Along Museum Mile take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $125 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Photo opportunities!; Guide Featured In New York Post Page Six; License Certified New York City Sightseeing Guide.
Where does it start?
I'll be wearing blue pants and a Panama style hat with glasses standing in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 82nd and Fifth Avenue. You can't miss me!
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
