Open-air pedicab
The classic format. A private pedicab carries your group between the Upper East Side locations and through Central Park, so you can stop, get out and shoot photos at each scene. 60 minutes to 3 hours.
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Gossip Girl Tour — What It Is and How to Do It in NYC
A Gossip Girl Tour is a private, guided route through the real New York City filming locations of the series — the Met Steps, the Empire Hotel, Blair's and Serena's apartment buildings, Madison Avenue and Central Park. This page explains exactly what happens on the tour, how long it takes, what it costs, and which format suits your day in Manhattan.
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What happens on a Gossip Girl Tour
The route is built around the scenes, not around a bus timetable. Here is how a typical two-hour Gossip Girl filming locations tour runs.
- Minutes 0–10
You meet your guide in Midtown, get the route for the day and hear how the show actually used New York as a set.
- Minutes 10–35
Central Park scenes: Pulitzer Fountain, the Pond, Bethesda Terrace and the paths used for the show's quieter conversations.
- Minutes 35–70
The Upper East Side: the Met Steps, Blair's and Serena's apartment buildings, Constance Billard's exterior and Madison Avenue.
- Last stretch
Photo time at the location you most want to recreate, plus the nearby cafés and hotel bars fans usually go to afterwards.
The filming locations on the tour
Every stop below is a real address used on camera. Which ones you reach depends on the length you book — the full list, with the scene each place belongs to, is in our guide to Gossip Girl locations in New York.
- The Met Steps — the lunchtime hierarchy scenes
- The Empire Hotel — Chuck Bass's hotel
- Blair Waldorf's apartment building on Fifth Avenue
- Serena van der Woodsen's Upper East Side building
- Constance Billard / St. Jude's school exterior
- Bethesda Terrace and the Central Park paths
- The Palace Hotel courtyard
- Madison Avenue boutiques and Ladurée
Three ways to take a Gossip Girl Tour NYC
Private bus / SUV
A fully private, climate-controlled vehicle with a driver and a separate guide. Best for larger groups, cold or wet days, and for anyone who wants hotel pickup.
On foot
A slower, scene-by-scene walk around Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue and Central Park. Ideal if you want to linger at the Met Steps and the boutiques.
Want the routes lined up by duration and price instead? Compare every Gossip Girl tour side by side, or read the New York tour planning guide.
Booking a private Gossip Girl tour
Every route is private by default, so a private Gossip Girl tour is the standard booking rather than an add-on. Pick a start time, tell us how many people are coming, and your guide adjusts the stops to the scenes your group cares about most.
- Instant confirmation with the meeting point
- Free date changes under the cancellation policy
- Local actor-guides who know the scenes
- Photo stops built into every route
Gossip Girl Tour FAQs
What is a Gossip Girl Tour?
A Gossip Girl Tour is a guided visit to the real New York City places the series filmed in — the Met Steps, the Empire Hotel, Blair's and Serena's apartment buildings, Constance Billard's exterior and the Central Park locations. Ours are private and run by local actor-guides who tell you which scene was shot where, and where to stand for the photo.
How long is a Gossip Girl Tour?
From 60 minutes up to 3 hours. A 1-hour tour covers the best-known locations, 90 minutes to 2 hours is the most popular length, and 3 hours adds a longer Central Park ride and more time at each stop.
How much does a Gossip Girl Tour cost?
Private pedicab tours start at $89 per adult and the private bus / SUV tour is booked as one vehicle for the whole group. Live prices and dates are always the ones shown at checkout.
Is the Gossip Girl Tour private?
Yes. Every tour is private — you are never grouped with strangers. The pedicab tours carry your party only, and the bus / SUV tour is one private vehicle.
Where does the Gossip Girl Tour start?
Pedicab tours meet at 1700 Broadway in Midtown Manhattan and finish on the Upper East Side. The private bus / SUV tour departs from 340 Madison Avenue. Exact meeting instructions come with your confirmation.
Can I book a private Gossip Girl tour for a birthday or a group?
Yes — that is the normal booking, not an upgrade. For birthdays, bachelorette parties and families, most groups pick the 2-hour route or the private bus / SUV tour so everyone travels together.
Do we go inside the filming locations?
Most are exteriors, which is exactly how the show used them. Some stops — hotel lobbies and bars, a café or two — you can walk into, and your guide will say which ones on the day.
What is the best time of year for a Gossip Girl Tour?
Spring and autumn look closest to the show on camera. In summer the open-air pedicab is the coolest option, and in winter the private SUV keeps the same route comfortable.
Which Gossip Girl filming locations tour should I choose?
If you have an hour, take the 60-minute route. If you want Central Park plus the Upper East Side with real photo time, take the 2-hour route. If it is raining or your group is large, take the bus / SUV tour.
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