5th & Park - Film & Fiction Walking Tour of Carnegie Hill Along Museum Mile

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Metropolitan Museum of Art

   The walking tour meets on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

2. 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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

3. 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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free

4. 4

   Roosevelt Island

   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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5. 5

   Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

   We'll catch a glimpse of a variety of waterbirds inhabiting the enormous Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park!

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   Roosevelt Island

   Andrew Carnegie's former mansion

   Andrew Carnegie's former mansion is now the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, with a lovely public garden.

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7. 7

   Saint Thomas Church

   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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8. 8

   The Jewish Museum

   This museum's Châteauesque design contains over 30,000 pieces of Jewish art!

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   Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

   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.

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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!

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• 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.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book