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Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour
4.9(82)New York City2 hours
VIATOR5.0(42)TRIPADVISOR4.9(40)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$40 / person
Location
New York City
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 82 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 20
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Matthew LaSpata
Meeting point
We meet in front of the NYU dorm building, Lipton Hall, 33 Washington Square West New York, NY between West 4th street and West Washington Place.
Description
Welcome to New York! It’s been waiting for you! This new Taylor Swift walking tour is fun for the whole family: boys and boys and girls and girls, and Swifties of all ages. Visit places in New York that are important and influential to the art and life of Taylor Swift. Discover where she has lived and lives, see her favorite recording studio, smell inside the bakery where she has gotten her birthday cake, see a bar where a riot broke out that relates to Taylor’s desire to stand up for human rights, explore a bookshop Taylor has shopped in, walk the campus of the first university to offer a Taylor Swift class, learn about a historic jazz club Taylor has visited and much more. Travel to various neighborhoods, or “eras” of New York and hear about Taylor’s experiences within them. The tour is researched, and presented by a Swifty with years of experience as a New York City tour guide whose other tours have received over 200 Five Star reviews across various platforms. Are you ready for it?
Schedule & prices
Runs
Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
4:00 PM
Next available
Sun, Oct 18
Adult (ages 18–64)
$40
Senior (ages 65+)
$35
Youth (ages 13–17)
$35
Child (ages 3–12)
$35
Infant (ages 1–2)
Free
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:55 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 8 of the next 17 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 17.
Tour Options
Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour
Itinerary
Greenwich Village
10 min
Walk around the campus of the first university to offer a Taylor Swift course and hear about her relationship with the university.
Electric Lady Studios
Admission not included5 min
Learn about this famous recording studio where Taylor Swift has recorded many times.
The Stonewall Inn
Admission not included10 min
Hear about a famous riot that happened at this bar its importance to civil rights in America and its influence on Taylor Swift standing up for human rights.
51-53 Christopher Street
5 min
Smell inside the famous bakery where Taylor Swift has got her birthday cake and learn about the talented woman chef who founded it.
Friends Apartment Building
Admission not included10 min
See the building that was used to represent where Monica, Rachel, Joey, and Chandler lived and discover lots of fun connections between Taylor Swift and the show Friends.
West Village
5 min
Discover the place Taylor Swift rented on Cornelia Street, see images of the inside, and learn some fun architectural, historical, and design facts about the building. We don’t go in the building, but we do see images of interiors of the home.
Comedy Cellar
Admission not included5 min
Learn about this famous NYC comedy club and Taylor Swift’s fun connection to comedy in New York City. We don’t go in the comedy club, but you can check out a show later if you want and find out about other comedy clubs nearby that are affiliated with the Comedy Cellar of the Comedy Cellar is sold out.
McNally Jackson Books
Admission included5 min
Explore inside an independent bookshop where Taylor Swift has been seen shopping for books
SoHo
Admission included10 min
In this hip trendy neighborhood famous for art galleries and high fashion boutiques learn about Taylor Swift’s fun connection to fashion and art in New York City.
TriBeCa
Admission included10 min
See Taylor Swift’s current New York City home and learn about the neighborhood and other celebrities who live in this expensive New York City neighborhood. We don’t actually go in Taylor’s building.
What's included
Included
Fun Taylor Swift facts and stories
Not included
The tour does not enter the Comedy Cellar
The tour does not enter Electric Lady Studios
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
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How it compares in New York City
Starting price $40 is 33% below the typical $60 for tours of similar length in New York City
Excurgo comparison of 2,429 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining time is spent walking from location to location
Infants can pushed in a stroller or carried in a baby carrier
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour take?
Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 4:00 PM.
How much does Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $35, adults from $40. Infants go free.
Does Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour sell out?
It can: 8 of the next 17 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We meet in front of the NYU dorm building, Lipton Hall, 33 Washington Square West New York, NY between West 4th street and West Washington Place. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants can pushed in a stroller or carried in a baby carrier
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(82)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Chris_C
October 10, 2026 · via Viator
5 stars isn’t enough… Matthew deserves 6 stars!
This tour was the absolute highlight of our NYC trip. Matthew is a uniquely talented tour guide and provides a special behind the scenes experience with stories, history, and spots that you’d otherwise miss. I am not a Swiftie but I took my 13-year old daughter, and I enjoyed this tour as much as she did. Matthew is passionate, knowledgeable, and incredibly well-prepared - at each stop he showed us pictures and videos on his iPad, and provided commentary that brought each location to life.
Thank you Matthew - you’re the best!
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amandasW8987KM
October 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
I Know Places…and so does this guide!
Guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was a lot of fun!
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Lauren_W
September 21, 2026 · via Viator
This tour hit basically...
This tour hit basically all the Taylor hotspots/landmarks, with a couple bonus spots added (Friends + Ghostbusters!). It’s a good amount of walking, so wear comfy shoes… Matthew was funny, witty, kind, and made it a great time. It was a super fun couple hours for this OG Millennial Swiftie with my 10 year old Swiftie.
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Edward_V
September 21, 2026 · via Viator
“NYC Was Shimmering ✨
I was ✨Enchanted✨ to take this tour! Matthew absolutely understood the assignment and made walking through New York feel like we were living in our own Taylor era. Between the Taylor lore, NYC connections, and all the little details along the way, there was definitely no Blank Space in this tour.
Matthew was knowledgeable, hilarious, and had the perfect Swiftie energy. We walked Cornelia Street, felt Welcome to New York in our souls, and I can confidently say I had The Best Day. The whole experience made the city shimmer, and for a few hours, New York really did feel like a perfect place to begin again.
Long Story Short, I had a marvelous time. Is It Over Now? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes. Matthew, you’re the 1. 💖🗽✨
13/10 — Fearless, Gorgeous, and highly recommended for any Swiftie. 🫶
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Jamie_M
September 18, 2026 · via Viator
We had an amazing time!...
We had an amazing time! Matthew was engaging and friendly! It was my Swiftie daughter's favorite thing we did in NYC. Just getting a mini-tour of the neighborhoods like Greenwich Village, SoHo, etc, was worth the money for my non-Swiftie husband. Highly recommend!
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renatoapc
September 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great investment
I truly enjoyed this tour. It was a great investment. Matthew is truly passionate about NY and Taylor Swift and shared great information not just about Taylor, but about the ciy as well. Highly recommend.
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Stephanie_S
September 8, 2026 · via Viator
Matthew gave a great...
Matthew gave a great tour!!! Highly recommend. He provided video clips and audio to support his commentary. These were Taylor clips I had not previously seen or knew about. Matthew is a huge fan and it shows in his tour. He also provides historical context for the neighborhoods we traversed. When we went to Cornelia street he even had video to show us what Taylor's townhouse looks like inside because he had been invited into the building. We had to leave the tour early, unfortunately. Matthew followed up with us to provide links, context and pictures so we could visit sites on our own. I highly recommend doing this tour instead of trying to see Taylor sites on your own.
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Suzanne_R
September 7, 2026 · via Viator
We saw Taylor’s car leaving her house!
Matthew was fantastic he’s more than just a Swifty he is a New York historian. His knowledge of the neighborhoods we toured was epic. We even saw Taylor’s car leaving her house while Matthew was finishing the tour with his final words, it was like he planned for that to happen!!! It was so cool !
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Jacinta_J
September 6, 2026 · via Viator
It was a wonderful tour...
It was a wonderful tour through Taylor's NYC. Matthew is great, teaching us about all the different stops along the way and adding photos and videos to show us different things
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Trail11667059431
August 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
amazing taylor swift experience
amazing experience, seeing great taylor spots - height was seeing cornelia street with a fantastic tour guide
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