Private Pedicab, 90 Minutes
90 min NYC Private Gossip Girl Pedicab Tour
Private pedicab for $98, rated 4.8 across 195 reviews, the most-booked format.
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The Short Answer
Gossip Girl tours are guided visits to real Manhattan filming locations, run by independent operators not affiliated with the show. Options run from 60 minutes to 3 hours, by pedicab, bus or SUV, and cover the Met Steps, Empire Hotel, Lotte New York Palace, Ladurée and Central Park. Prices start at $89 for adults, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The Upper East Side that Blair, Serena and Chuck called home is real, and most of it is walkable. The steps outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Empire Hotel at 44 W 63rd Street, and the courtyard gates of the Lotte New York Palace on Madison Avenue all appear on screen exactly as they appear in person. A guided tour ties these spots together with stories about which scenes were filmed where.
Tours operate daily and come in several formats. Pedicab tours meet at 1700 Broadway, by the Starbucks on West 54th Street, while bus and SUV tours depart from 340 Madison Avenue near Grand Central. All are private or small group, and child rates are available for travelers under 18. Longer routes add more Central Park and Upper East Side stops.
Compare The Tours
The options below differ mainly by transport, length and group size. Pedicab tours are private or small group and nimble enough for Central Park paths, while bus and SUV versions cover longer routes with more Upper East Side stops. A shorter budget option suits tight schedules, and the top-tier version runs the fullest route at the highest price point.
Grand Tour By Bus
Grand Gossip Girl Tour
The fullest itinerary at $199, rated 4.9 from 58 reviews.
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Budget Tour, 90 Minutes
Budget Gossip Girl Tour 90 min
Ninety minutes at a budget price, rated 4.9 from 50 reviews.
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Standard Guided Tour
Gossip Girl Tour
A straightforward guided visit to the core filming locations for first-time fans.
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Private Pedicab, Fully Custom
Gossip Girl Private Guided Pedicab Tour
Fully private guided pedicab with a perfect 5.0 rating from 10 reviews.
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Guided Tour, $160
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What You Will See
The Met Steps
The steps at 1000 Fifth Avenue are the series' most famous location, where Blair Waldorf and her minions held court and enforced the social hierarchy. They are free, public, and outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, making them the single essential photo stop on any route.
Empire Hotel
Chuck Bass's hotel and home base from Season 3 onward, with exterior, lobby and rooftop scenes shot on location at 44 W 63rd Street. It is a working hotel with a public lobby and rooftop bar. The exterior and sign are free to view from the street and photograph best at night.
Lotte New York Palace
The courtyard and gates of this Madison Avenue hotel stood in for the Van der Woodsen family residence in the early seasons. Public areas are open to visitors and the courtyard is visible from the street, so fans can walk right up to the entrance Serena and Eric called home.
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
This free public corner of Central Park hosted the Chuck and Blair wedding in the season finale plus various park scenes. Tours that push deeper into the park include it, and it doubles as one of the most photogenic spots in Manhattan even for viewers who never watched the show.
Ladurée
The French macaron boutique appears in the series as a Blair Waldorf favorite and a fixture of Upper East Side indulgence. Tours stop here for photos, and visitors can also step inside to buy the same pastries the characters obsessed over.
Plaza Hotel
The Plaza turns up repeatedly in the world of the show, from grand entrances to events. Its location beside Central Park means it pairs naturally with stops at the Met Steps and Bethesda Terrace on longer routes through the neighborhood.
Madison Avenue Mansions
The limestone townhouses and mansions along upper Madison Avenue form the backdrop that defined the show's vision of old-money Manhattan. Longer tours spend more time on these blocks, pointing out the architecture that made the setting believable.
Planning Your Visit
Getting There
Pedicab tours meet at 1700 Broadway, by the Starbucks on West 54th Street, a short walk from Columbus Circle and the 57th Street subway stations. Bus and SUV tours depart from 340 Madison Avenue, best reached via Grand Central. Both starting points sit in Midtown, so travelers staying anywhere in Manhattan can reach either in minutes by subway.
Tickets, Hours And Timing
Official tours start at $89 for adults and $79 for children on the 60-minute Friendly tour, with prices as of 2026 sources, rising to $199 for bus and SUV options. Tours run daily with schedules varying by option, and typical visits last from 60 minutes to 3 hours. Booking direct at the operator's own site gives instant confirmation, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour.
Booking Tips
- Book directly at gossipgirltours.com or book.gossipgirltours.com for instant confirmation.
- Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before your tour.
- No age restrictions; child rates apply for under 18s.
- Pedicab tours meet at 1700 Broadway; bus and SUV tours at 340 Madison Avenue, so check your departure point.
- Longer routes include more Central Park and Upper East Side locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the tours affiliated with the show?
No. The tours are operated independently and have no affiliation with the show or its studios. Guides visit genuine filming locations and share scene-by-scene details, but the experience is fan-run rather than an official studio production.
How much do Gossip Girl tours cost?
Prices start at $89 for adults and $79 for children on the 60-minute tour, based on 2026 sources. Bus and SUV options run up to $199. Child tickets apply to travelers under 18, and there are no age restrictions on any tour.
Where do tours start?
Pedicab tours meet at 1700 Broadway, by the Starbucks on West 54th Street. Bus and SUV tours depart from 340 Madison Avenue, close to Grand Central. Confirmation emails specify the exact meeting point for the option booked.
Can I visit the locations without a tour?
Yes. The Met Steps, Bethesda Terrace, the Lotte New York Palace courtyard and the Empire Hotel exterior are all free and publicly accessible. A tour mainly adds context about which scenes were filmed where, plus transport between stops spread across several miles.
How long does a tour take?
Tours run from 60 minutes up to about 3 hours depending on the option. Shorter versions hit the headline stops like the Met Steps and the Palace, while longer routes add more Central Park and Upper East Side locations.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour, with instant confirmation issued through the operator's own booking system. Travelers holding several date options can reserve early and adjust plans without penalty inside that window.
For most fans, the 90-minute private pedicab offers the best balance of price, intimacy and coverage, and its review count suggests it is the format travelers return to most often. Those wanting the deepest route can step up to the $199 version, while shorter visits still deliver the Met Steps and the Palace gates. However the itinerary comes together, the locations themselves cost nothing to stand in front of, which makes this one of the easier television pilgrimages in New York.
