Sex & the City NYC Bus Tour: 40+ Filming Locations

Follow the Show's Real Locations Across Manhattan on a Guided Bus Tour

You ride a coach through Manhattan hitting over 40 Sex and the City filming locations, getting off at key stops like Roosevelt Island and the Meatpacking District. A local actor guide narrates the route, sharing behind-the-scenes details and show history. You visit the bar where Scout was filmed and can order a drink there. The whole experience takes three and a half hours, and the bus handles the navigation so you don't have to.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. West Village15m
2. Meatpacking District15m

Sex and the City NYC bus tour

• Board bus for 3.5 hour tour
• Visit over 40 filming locations
• Stop at Roosevelt Island
• See Carrie and Big's rehearsal dinner spot
• Visit West Village locations
• Explore Meatpacking District
• Stop for a cosmo at Onieal's bar

The experience

Most people come to New York and walk the same grid everyone else does. This tour does the opposite. It stops the bus, gets you out, and points to the exact stoop where Carrie stood, the bar where the crew actually filmed, the neighborhood corners that made the show real. Three and a half hours, over 40 locations, and a local actor guide who knows the behind-the-scenes stories that don't make the credits. You're on a coach the whole time, so your feet stay mostly rested and the city moves past the windows in a way that makes sense.

The route hits West Village first, where half the show lived: brownstones, boutiques, the kind of streets that look the same now as they did in 2003. Then Roosevelt Island, where you get off the bus to see the actual spot where Carrie and Big had their rehearsal dinner. After that, the Meatpacking District, which has changed more than anywhere else but the guide fills in what was there. There's a scheduled stop at O'Neal's, the bar that played Scout in the show, where you can order a cosmo if you want one (it's on you, not the tour). The bus is air-conditioned, has a bathroom on board, and the guide keeps talking the whole time, not reading from a script, but actually telling you things about how the scenes were shot, which apartments were real and which were sets, why they chose these neighborhoods.

The constraint is simple: you need to be able to get on and off the bus on your own. Wheelchairs can come along, but the buses don't have lifts, and foldable ones can be stored. If you're traveling with small kids, they can sit on your lap or in a stroller. The tour doesn't recommend anyone under 18, which makes sense. It's built for people who actually watched the show and want to stand where it happened, not for a general sightseeing crowd. Advance booking is smart because weekend slots fill up fast.

What’s included

• Your tour includes transportation by luxury coach bus (air-conditioned in summer, heated in winter), a guided experience led by a local actor, and stops at over 40 Sex and the City filming locations across West Village, Roosevelt Island, and the Meatpacking District.
• The bus has a bathroom on board.
• A cosmo at Scout bar can be purchased separately at the scheduled stop.

Information

Lasts 3h 30m, runs Thursday to Sunday at 15:15 and 16:00, from US$ 83 per person and with a live guide in English.

Days and timesThursday: 15:15 and 16:00Friday to Sunday: 15:15Another day? ›

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by On Location Tours, Inc

Is this one for you?A good fit if you've watched the show and want to see the real locations without navigating the city yourself: the bus and guide handle the route, and the actor-led commentary adds context you won't get walking on your own. Plan for three and a half hours out, which is what lets the tour cover 40 locations across three neighborhoods without rushing.

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Top questions

How long is the Sex and the City bus tour in NYC?

Three and a half hours, covering over 40 filming locations across Manhattan.

What neighborhoods does the tour visit?

West Village, Roosevelt Island, and the Meatpacking District, plus stops along Fifth Avenue and other iconic streets.

Is there a stop at the Scout bar?

Yes. O'Neal's bar, which was used as Scout in the show, is a scheduled stop. Drinks are not included in the tour price.

Who leads the tour?

A local actor guide who shares behind-the-scenes stories and filming details throughout the route.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchairs can come on the bus, but there are no wheelchair lifts. Passengers must be able to board and exit independently. Foldable wheelchairs can be stored.

Can children go on this tour?

The tour is not recommended for anyone under 18. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller.

What's included in the tour?

Coach transportation, a guided tour led by an actor, and stops at over 40 filming locations. Food and drinks are not included.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, advance booking is recommended, especially for weekend departures, as slots fill up quickly.