Shared Sex and the City Hotspots Tour
What your day looks like
On this guided Sex and the City tour, follow in the footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda – you’ll drink where they drank, shop where they shopped, and gossip where they gossiped. This tour includes more than 40 locations from the show, and you’ll enjoy all of it from the comfort of an indoor bus with AC in the summer and heat in the winter. Whether you’re a Sex and the City fan eager to learn more about your favorite show or a tourist looking for an entertaining way to see Manhattan’s best neighborhoods, the Sex and the City Hotspots tour is a must-do! While many of the interior scenes were shot at Silver Cup Studios in Long Island City, much of the series was shot “on location” making New York City itself the fifth star of HBO’s Sex and the City. In addition to seeing the sites from the show and movies, you’ll also have exclusive access to special discounts.
The experience, in brief
- Go on location to restaurant Buddakan where Carrie & Big had their wedding rehearsal dinner
- Take a photo in front of Carrie’s famous brownstone stoop
- Visit the Pleasure Chest where Charlotte bought her Rabbit
- Sip Carrie’s favorite cocktail at Onieal’s, the bar owned by Steve & Aidan as seen in the series
- See the café where Samantha invites the girls to Abu Dhabi
- Peek into Greenwich Village boutiques, including Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Olive & Bette, & more
- Have some yummy cupcakes from the famous NYC bakery, as seen in the series
The journey, in full
Magnificent Midtown Manhattan Leaving from a classic Midtown site, the Sex and the City tour begins with glamorous Manhattan destinations. Perhaps the most famous is The Plaza Hotel, where Carrie Bradshaw said goodbye to Mr. Big and also where Mr. Big hosted his engagement party – to another girl! Continuing down New York’s famous Fifth Avenue, we’ll people watch, window shop, and catch up on all the latest gossip, from the SATC movie to the actresses’ live and everything in between. In Midtown, you’ll also see on the Sex and the City Hotspots Tour: The upscale restaurant where Samantha Jones met her senior citizen millionaire The storied jeweler where Charlotte York picked her engagement ring The New York Public Library, site of the would-be wedding of Carrie and Big The chi-chi department store where the ladies discussed Alexander Petrovsky The quaint church where Samantha wooed “the Friar” ABC Carpet & Home, where Charlotte and Bunny McDougal fought over a bed Greenwich Village and SoHo For a change of scene, we’ll check out Greenwich Village and SoHo. These unique, trendy neighborhoods are home to many of the ladies’ favorite up-and-coming, little-known haunts – and we’ll give you the lowdown on the best of them! We’ll sample cupcakes like the ones Carrie and Miranda stuffed into their mouths. Spend time walking through this beautiful area of New York and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques along Bleecker Street. Our New York tours take you where the celebrities live, eat, and play. You’ll see: Carrie’s brownstone apartment stoop The expensive men’s clothing store where Miranda took Steve shopping for a new suit The shop where Charlotte bought her “Rabbit” Aidan’s Furniture Company The Bakery where Carrie and Miranda ate cupcakes Charlotte’s gym Boutiques along Bleecker Street – these could include Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Toosh, James Perse, Brunello Cucinelli, Fresh, Lulu Guinness, Creed, Mulberry, Olive and Bette, and more! Please note: we stop for a 20-minute shopping break at the boutiques on Bleecker Street and then we’ll refuel with a cupcake! After your walk around historic Greenwich Village, we’ll head over to Scout, the bar Aidan and Steve opened on the show, to sip some Cosmos (if you so desire) and relax a bit. Meat Packing District On the Sex and the City tour, you will also pass by the Meatpacking District where you will see sites from the Sex and the City series as well as the Sex and the City: The Movie. You will see the famous modern Asian cuisine restaurant, Buddakan, where Carrie and Big’s rehearsal dinner took place in the movie. Stand in the lounge at Buddakan where Big gave Carrie her last “single girl kiss.” Don’t miss the chance to shop where Sarah Jessica Parker modeled for the iconic designer’s clothes during a shoot for Sex and the City: The Movie at Diane Von Furstenberg. You will also pass by: Scoop’s stores from Sex and the City Don’t miss the upscale and classy clothing stores such as Stella McCartney and Jeffrey’s Los Dados: the Mexican restaurant where Carrie got stood up by a blind date! Calling All Fashionistas If you’re a fashionista like the lovely Carrie Bradshaw, look no further for details on the best department stores, boutiques, and designer shops in New York! Sometimes it seemed like the only thing Carrie did was shop, and we’ll show you some of her favorite sources. Remember Charlotte’s favorite shoe store, or the Manolos Carrie lost at her friend’s party? As we drive around Manhattan, on the New York City Tours, we’ll point out the best boutiques and stores in NYC including Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Patricia Field, Lulu Guinness, Jaime Mascaro, Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., Henri Bendel, Takashimaya, Fortunoff, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Diane Von Furstenberg and more! Calling all Bachelorettes! Looking for a great girlfriend getaway? Look no further than On Location Tours customized Sex and the City Hotspots Limousine Tours. These excursions are perfect for bachelorette parties and Hen’s nights. These are New York Sightseeing Tours with a twist (and a Rabbit!) . There are four different packages to choose from, one for every budget!
Your day, step by step
New York City
Sightseeing at Manhattan.
New York City
Sightseeing at Greenwich Village.
What to know before booking
Included
The tour is conducted on an enclosed coach bus, it is heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer
Not Included
Gratuities are not included in the price of the tour ticket. A tip for exemplary service is always appreciated but never required. No food or drinks are served on the tour, but you can feel free to bring something of your own if it is neat and you’re sure to remove all garbage from the bus at the end of the tour.
What to Bring
Wear comfortable walking shoes Feel free to dress like your favorite character on the show! We've had plenty of Carries, Samanthas, Mirandas and Charlottes As some of the tour takes place outdoors, please dress weather-appropriate Feel free to bring a camera to capture your favorite locations on film You may want to also bring extra cash with you in case you want to buy a drink or do some quick shopping along the way!
Restrictions
Buses are not equipped with lap or shoulder belts or harnesses. Alcohol is prohibited. The tour is conducted on a coach bus, so limited storage space is available. Please keep in mind that there will be several stops of up to 15-20 minutes each where we will be leaving the bus. If you are not comfortable leaving your belongings on the bus during this time, you might want to reconsider bringing them. We also have storage under the bus if needed. Please do not bring any glass or breakable bottles or alcohol on the bus. Videotaping is not allowed on the bus.
Meeting & Pickup
In front of the Pulitzer Fountain between 58th and 59th streets, across from the Apple store.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 18 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic