Skip to content Central Park may be the most famous movie backdrop in the world. Visit the real spots from Home Alone 2, Ghostbusters, Elf and more — all on one relaxed pedicab film-location tour.
For more than a century, filmmakers have used Central Park’s bridges, fountains and lawns to say “New York” in a single shot. Chances are you have seen these spots on screen — and you can visit all the famous movies filmed in Central Park on one pedicab tour.
From holiday classics to superhero blockbusters, the list of movies filmed in Central Park runs to hundreds of titles. This guide gathers the most iconic spots so you can plan your own tour — and the easiest way to see the movies filmed in Central Park in person is a relaxed pedicab loop that links every location with a local guide.
Six of the most-filmed corners of the park — and the movies that made them famous.
The grand terrace and its angel fountain are among the most-filmed spots in the park, appearing in Home Alone 2, Elf, Enchanted and John Wick, among many others.
The park’s most romantic crossing has starred in countless love stories. When a film wants New York romance in one frame, this is the frame.
The little stone bridge over The Pond, with the skyline behind it, features in Home Alone 2 and the romantic favourite Serendipity.
The elegant elm-lined promenade has appeared in classics from Kramer vs. Kramer to Maid in Manhattan.
The open-air ice rink, with skaters gliding beneath the skyline, is pure movie magic — seen in Serendipity and Love Story.
The great lawn and the glamorous Tavern on the Green have long drawn filmmakers, from comedies to Ghostbusters.
For many visitors, the ultimate Central Park movie is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Our dedicated film-location tour takes you straight to the spots Kevin ran through — with the story behind each scene.
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The famous movies filmed in Central Park were shot right across the park, so seeing every location on foot can take all day. A pedicab links them into one relaxed loop, with a local driver who knows exactly which scene was shot where — and stops for photos at every one. Browse all Central Park pedicab tours or see the shorter 1-hour highlights loop.
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For many visitors it is Home Alone 2: Lost in New York — our dedicated tour takes you straight to the spots Kevin ran through, with the story behind each scene.
You can, but they are scattered right across the park and seeing them on foot can take all day. A pedicab links them into one relaxed loop with a guide who knows exactly which scene was shot where.
Private tours start from $30, with the price agreed upfront and unlimited photo stops at every location.
Ready to see the city’s greatest outdoor film set the easy way? Book a film-location pedicab tour from $30 — a local guide, all the iconic spots, and unlimited photo stops.
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