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Cole Smithey Tours
Cole Smithey Tours
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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5th and Park is a breezy two-hour film and fiction walking tour of Manhattan's Carnegie Hill neighborhood along Museum Mile that begins on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and ends at the Guggenheim Museum. See the filming locations of such movies as "Marathon Man," "The Devil's Advocate," and "The International." See the homes of Bette Midler, Katie Couric, J.D. Salinger, and Truman Capote. See where Lady Gaga went to high school!
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felipeO2062LE
New York City, NY2 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
This tour is a superior New York City value. If you love film and are interested in all the colorful residents who've called Carnegie Hill home, this is the perfect tour to add to a trip to the Metropolitan Museum. There is a bit of relaxed walking, so be prepared to spend some time on your feet. Make sure you bring your questions, too. Cole knows the neighborhood, and he knows movies!
Written December 7, 2017
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Thanks so much for coming on the tour Felipe! Each tour is a little bit different, and it was so much fun showing you Carnegie Hill!
Written May 8, 2018
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Ted Rall
1 contribution
Apr 2019 • Solo
I lucked out with perfect weather when I took Cole Smithey's walking tour of the Carnegie Hill section of the Upper East Side of Manhattan. But it still would've been fantastic in pouring rain. Beginning at the iconic Guggenheim Museum on Fifth Avenue, Cole's connection of architecture, sites where films were made and apartments where legendary film stars lived and still live, along with New York City history in general, helped me to connect to a part of Manhattan with which I previously considered myself very familiar but in reality had barely scratched the surface.
Cole's knowledge is encyclopedic and interesting and he is an engaging and affable host. I highly recommend the experience to anyone visiting or local to NYC.
Cole's knowledge is encyclopedic and interesting and he is an engaging and affable host. I highly recommend the experience to anyone visiting or local to NYC.
Written April 10, 2019
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John Kyle
Santa Cruz, CA1 contribution
Feb 2019 • Solo
This was an incredibly fun and informative tour of NYC's Upper East Side/Carnegie Hill and its cinematic landmarks. Cole is a great guide! He's a professional film critic who lives right in the neighborhood, so he knows his stuff and was able to reveal so many cool secrets hiding right in plain site. Plus, his dramatic and comedic flair makes this tour extra-enjoyable! Highly recommended!
Written April 9, 2019
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Thanks a lot for coming on the tour John. Russ & Daughters awaits your next visit!
Written April 10, 2019
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wtorres666
1 contribution
Apr 2019 • Friends
Cole gave a fantastic tour of Carnegie Hill that was full wonderful insight into neighborhood and all the film trivia that is nested within. Any film lover would be delighted and surprised by the great tales and facts that Cole has uncovered through a great amount of research. Highly recommended!
Written April 9, 2019
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Thanks so much for coming on the tour! It was such a pleasure showing you so many of the great locations in this amazing neighborhood!
Written April 9, 2019
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Julie Hunn
1 contribution
Mar 2019 • Family
We took this tour on a frigid day, exhausted from a long flight. Cole kept both me and my teenaged daughter engaged and entertained with his wit and extensive knowledge of the area. The tour is well-paced and the neighborhood is beautiful. His narrative is packed with fun film facts and area history as he points out location shots from popular movies, shares interesting back stories and points out beautiful architectural features throughout the neighborhood. He also made a careful point to offer a much appreciated bathroom and coffee stop. Cole knows his stuff and presents it well!
Written April 7, 2019
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Thanks so much for visiting Carnegie Hill! I had a great time showing you and your daughter around this iconic neighborhood!
Written April 8, 2019
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Melissa H
Fairfield, CT197 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Cole was extremely knowledgeable and informative. He knows the area very well.
He had several opportunities to stop for coffee / drinks and to use the bathroom as necessary. He was prompt.
At the end of the tour, he gave me a map and other great information as well as two chocolates since we did so much.
I take a lot of tours and travel a lot, and this was by far one of the best I have ever taken.
He had several opportunities to stop for coffee / drinks and to use the bathroom as necessary. He was prompt.
At the end of the tour, he gave me a map and other great information as well as two chocolates since we did so much.
I take a lot of tours and travel a lot, and this was by far one of the best I have ever taken.
Written March 24, 2019
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Thanks so much for coming on the tour Missy. It was great fun showing you around Carnegie Hill!
Written March 25, 2019
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Mark B
6 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Cole's walking tour is great fun. Cole is super knowledgeable about the wonderful Carnegie Hill neighborhood. The reservoir, the museums, the architecture and the rich film history are all interesting. We highly recommend the tour.
Written October 18, 2018
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Thanks much Mark! Have a great time in NYC!!!
Written October 19, 2018
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wendy c
darien, ct2 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
As a devoted fan of walking tours in NYC this one is a highlight. I will now regard Carnegie Hill as a true neighborhood, rather than a walk-through on our way to museums. Cole's knowledge of his area, along with an incredible repertory of information about the history of film making in the area, makes for a fascinating 90 minutes.
Written October 17, 2018
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Heather B
1 contribution
Aug 2018 • Couples
Cole Smithey is a wealth of information and gives a great tour of the beautiful Carnegie Hill area of the Upper East Side!
While this tour is perfect for movie buffs, it's also a wonderful peak into old New York and highlights architecture, Central Park, multiple museums along the museum mile. You'll hear about Truman Capote, Jackie O, Marilyn Monroe, Woody Allen, and so many more...You'll see the (current and former) personal residences of many celebrities, mansions, churches, and scenes from old and new movies-- All of this while taking in the gorgeous scenery of Carnegie Hill.
Cole is also very entertaining and his quick wit and engaging personality make this a must-do for a unique NYC experience.
While this tour is perfect for movie buffs, it's also a wonderful peak into old New York and highlights architecture, Central Park, multiple museums along the museum mile. You'll hear about Truman Capote, Jackie O, Marilyn Monroe, Woody Allen, and so many more...You'll see the (current and former) personal residences of many celebrities, mansions, churches, and scenes from old and new movies-- All of this while taking in the gorgeous scenery of Carnegie Hill.
Cole is also very entertaining and his quick wit and engaging personality make this a must-do for a unique NYC experience.
Written August 21, 2018
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Thanks Heather for coming on "5th & Park"! I had a great time showing you around Carnegie Hill!
Written August 22, 2018
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Oliver S
New York City, NY11,478 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Devoted reader of Cindy Adams' column that I am, I run into her mentioning “5th & Park” as a tour in Carnegie Hill, having to do with movie locations. A true movie buff, I google the name of the tour and book it immediately. It's every day except Saturday 12-1:30PM. It's entertaining, adventurous, amusing, intellectually challenging, educational and all together very pleasant. Cole, the guide, has encyclopedic knowledge of the movies and he is also passionate about Manhattan's history and architecture. Not to mention that he is a very considerate and fun person to be with. $35 and worth it.
Written August 9, 2018
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Thanks so much for coming on my tour Oliver! It was so much fun taking you and your wife around Carnegie Hill!
Written August 10, 2018
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