The Ultimate Spider-Man NYC Itinerary: Filming Locations You Can Visit

New York City isn’t merely the backdrop to Spider-Man’s story—it is part of his identity.

Across the Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland films, Spider-Man has swung past Manhattan skyscrapers, raced through Queens and appeared beside some of New York’s most recognizable landmarks.

Many of those locations exist in the real world, and you can visit several of them in one day.

This Spider-Man NYC itinerary connects famous filming locations with realistic travel times, practical transport advice and a logical route through the city. You will see Peter Parker’s university, the Daily Bugle, Norman Osborn’s home, Joe’s Pizza and other places connected to the movies.

Spider-Man NYC itinerary at a glance

This route prioritizes recognizable Spider-Man locations that can be combined into a practical day. The main itinerary focuses on Manhattan before finishing in Brooklyn, while the optional extension covers Peter Parker locations in Queens.

Prefer to explore with a private guide?

Finding filming locations across multiple New York neighbourhoods can take considerable planning. There is also little signage explaining what happened at each location.

The Spider-Man Filming Locations Private Tour in New York is a four-hour private walking and subway tour that can be customized to your level of Spider-Man fandom.

The listed route may include Queens, Columbia University, the New York Public Library, Tudor City, the Roosevelt Island Tramway, Rockefeller Center, the Flatiron Building, Joe’s Pizza and other Spider-Man locations.

The guide meets your group at your New York City hotel, and morning and afternoon departures may be available. Check the booking page for current availability, pricing and the exact itinerary for your date.

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Stop 1: Columbia University and Low Memorial Library

Suggested time: 9:00–9:40 a.m.

Begin your Spider-Man itinerary at Columbia University in Morningside Heights.

The exterior of Low Memorial Library appeared in Spider-Man (2002) during Peter Parker’s university field trip. This is the trip on which Peter is bitten by the genetically altered spider that changes his life.

The laboratory interior was filmed elsewhere, but the library’s grand columns, wide staircase and university setting make this one of the most recognizable real locations connected to Spider-Man’s origin story.

Take some time to see the university grounds, but remember that Columbia is an active educational institution rather than a film attraction. Buildings and certain areas may not be open to visitors.

Address: 535 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10027
Nearest subway: 116 St–Columbia University on the 1 train
Time needed: 30–40 minutes
Admission: The outdoor location can be viewed for free
Photo idea: Stand near the bottom of the Low Library steps to recreate the perspective from the field-trip scenes.

Travelling to the next stop

Take the subway toward Lexington Avenue–59 Street and walk to the Manhattan entrance of the Roosevelt Island Tramway. Depending on transfers and waiting time, allow approximately 35–45 minutes.

Stop 2: Roosevelt Island Tramway and Queensboro Bridge

Suggested time: 10:30–11:20 a.m.

Few New York experiences feel more appropriate for a Spider-Man itinerary than travelling above the East River beside the Queensboro Bridge.

The tramway and bridge are closely associated with the climax of Sam Raimi’s first Spider-Man movie, when the Green Goblin forces Peter to make an impossible rescue.

The Roosevelt Island Tramway is part of New York’s public transport system, not a movie attraction. Ride across to Roosevelt Island for elevated views of the bridge and Manhattan, then return on the tram or spend a few minutes beside the waterfront.

Queues can increase during busy periods, so allow more time than the journey itself requires.

Manhattan entrance: East 60th Street and Second Avenue
Nearest subway: Lexington Avenue–59 Street
Time needed: 40–50 minutes
Best view: When travelling from Manhattan, choose a window with a view toward the city and Queensboro Bridge.

Practical tip: The tram is used by local commuters. Avoid the busiest morning and evening travel periods where possible.

Stop 3: Tudor City—Norman and Harry Osborn’s home

Suggested time: 11:40 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

From the tramway, continue southwest toward Tudor City.

The residential complex was used for the exterior of Norman and Harry Osborn’s home in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. Its neo-Gothic façades, elevated streets and secluded gardens feel dramatically different from the surrounding Midtown skyscrapers.

Tudor City is still a residential neighbourhood, so view the buildings from public areas and avoid blocking entrances.

Location: Tudor City Place between East 40th and East 43rd streets
Suggested viewpoint: Tudor City Place and Tudor City Greens
Time needed: 20–25 minutes
Admission: Free
Photo idea: Use the stone façades and elevated street as the background for an Osborn-inspired photograph.

Stop 4: New York Public Library and Bryant Park

Suggested time: 12:20–1:00 p.m.

Continue west to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library.

In Spider-Man (2002), Uncle Ben drops Peter near the library before Peter heads to the wrestling event. The location precedes one of the most important turning points in Peter Parker’s story.

Even without its Spider-Man connection, the library is one of Midtown’s essential landmarks. Its Fifth Avenue entrance, marble lions and elaborate interiors are worth seeing.

Bryant Park sits behind the building and provides a convenient place for a short rest.

Address: 476 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
Nearest subway: 42 St–Bryant Park
Time needed: 30–40 minutes
Admission: Generally free, but visitor access and opening times can change
Photo idea: Photograph the library’s Fifth Avenue entrance from across the plaza.

Optional detour: Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is approximately a 10-minute walk from the library.

The terminal appears in the opening of Spider-Man: Homecoming, when Adrian Toomes and his salvage crew are dealing with the aftermath of the Battle of New York.

Allow another 20–30 minutes if you want to see its famous Main Concourse.

Stop 5: Rockefeller Center

Suggested time: 1:15–1:45 p.m.

Rockefeller Center appears in several Spider-Man-related scenes and provides one of Midtown’s most recognizable settings.

The complex is also associated with the ending of Spider-Man: No Way Home, when Peter sees MJ and Ned after the world has forgotten his identity.

You can walk through Rockefeller Plaza for free. Visiting the Top of the Rock observation deck requires a separate ticket and considerably more time.

If you want to include the observation deck, consider removing one of the later stops or turning this into a two-day itinerary.

Address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
Nearest subway: 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Center
Time needed without observation deck: 20–30 minutes
Admission: The outdoor plaza is free; attractions cost extra.

Stop 6: The Flatiron Building—the Daily Bugle

Suggested time: 2:10–2:35 p.m.

Travel downtown to the Flatiron District and one of the most recognizable locations from Sam Raimi’s trilogy.

The Flatiron Building serves as the exterior of the Daily Bugle—the fictional newspaper where Peter sells his photographs of Spider-Man to editor J. Jonah Jameson.

Its narrow triangular form makes it easy to recognize. The best wider views are generally found around Broadway, Fifth Avenue and Madison Square Park.

Restoration work can sometimes obstruct parts of the building, so check current conditions before your visit.

Address: 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010
Nearest subway: 23 Street on the R or W train
Time needed: 20–25 minutes
Admission: Exterior viewing is free
Photo idea: Frame the building’s narrow northern point from near Madison Square Park.

Stop 7: Joe’s Pizza in Greenwich Village

Suggested time: 3:00–3:45 p.m.

Peter Parker can stop supervillains and runaway trains, but delivering a pizza on time proves considerably harder.

Joe’s Pizza appears in Spider-Man 2 as the restaurant where Peter works as a delivery driver. After yet another late delivery, Peter loses his job despite attempting to use his powers to beat New York traffic.

The business originally operated on the corner of Bleecker and Carmine streets before moving a few doors away to 7 Carmine Street.

Order a classic New York slice and look for Spider-Man photographs inside. The shop is small and can become busy, so you may need to eat standing up or outside.

Current address: 7 Carmine Street, New York, NY 10014
Nearest subway: West 4 St–Washington Square
Time needed: 30–45 minutes
What to order: A classic cheese slice for the traditional Joe’s experience

Stop 8: Peter Parker’s apartment on Chrystie Street

Suggested time: 4:05–4:25 p.m.

After eating, continue toward the Lower East Side.

The building at 187 Chrystie Street was used as the exterior of Peter Parker’s apartment in Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3. It represents the less glamorous part of Peter’s life: a tiny apartment, unpaid rent and a landlord who is rarely impressed by excuses.

This is a private residential building rather than a visitor attraction. Stay on the public pavement, keep noise to a minimum and avoid photographing residents.

Address: 187 Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002
Nearest subway: Bowery or Second Avenue
Time needed: 10–15 minutes
Admission: Exterior viewing is free

Optional addition: Anthology Film Archives

The Anthology Film Archives appears as the exterior of the wrestling venue in the original Spider-Man, where Peter begins testing what his new abilities can do.

It is located at 32 Second Avenue and can be added before or after Chrystie Street without a major detour.

Stop 9: Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park

Suggested time: 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Finish the day with one of New York’s most cinematic views.

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan or take the subway to Brooklyn and continue to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Pebble Beach in DUMBO offers an excellent view of the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline. Although this stop is less about one specific filming location, the skyline captures the city that defines Spider-Man’s world.

Arriving around sunset gives the itinerary a suitably cinematic ending.

Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian entrance: Centre Street near City Hall
Pebble Beach: 65 Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Nearest subway for DUMBO: High Street or York Street
Time needed: 60–90 minutes
Photo idea: Frame the Manhattan skyline beneath the Brooklyn Bridge around golden hour.

Self-guided itinerary or private Spider-Man tour?

Both options work, but they suit different travellers.

Choose the self-guided option if you enjoy planning, want a full day and prefer complete flexibility.

Consider the private tour if Spider-Man is one of the main reasons for your New York trip, you are travelling as a family or group, or you would rather spend your time exploring than navigating between locations.

The tour currently advertises hotel-lobby pickup, a customizable private itinerary and morning or afternoon departure options. Food, gratuities and optional Rockefeller Center admission may cost extra, and the activity is listed as requiring moderate physical fitness.

View the Spider-Man filming-locations tour and check your dates

Tour prices, availability, inclusions and cancellation terms can change. Confirm the current details on the booking page before purchasing.

Optional second day: Peter Parker’s Queens and Brooklyn

Queens is central to Peter Parker’s identity, but adding its residential locations to the main route makes the day rushed.

If you have another half-day, explore these locations separately.

Peter Parker’s apartment from Spider-Man: Homecoming

The exterior used for the apartment shared by Peter and Aunt May is located at:

43-25 43rd Street, Sunnyside, Queens

Nearby parts of Queens Boulevard also appear in Spider-Man: Homecoming, making Sunnyside one of the most rewarding areas for fans of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man.

Peter Parker’s apartment from No Way Home

The exterior associated with Peter’s apartment near the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home can be seen around:

43-01 46th Street, Sunnyside, Queens

This is close to other Sunnyside filming locations, allowing you to combine several stops into one neighbourhood walk.

Peter and Mary Jane’s childhood homes

The houses used as Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson’s homes in the original 2002 movie are located beside each other in Forest Hills:

• Peter Parker’s house: 88-39 60th Road
• Mary Jane Watson’s house: 88-37 60th Road

These are private homes. View them quietly from the public pavement and do not enter the properties.

Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

Fans of Spider-Man: No Way Home can visit the real Greenpoint doughnut shop used as the place where MJ works near the end of the film.

Address: 727 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Greenpoint is not near the Forest Hills houses, so combine this stop with Williamsburg or visit it on a separate Brooklyn day.

Practical tips for your Spider-Man NYC itinerary

Start early

Beginning around 9:00 a.m. gives you enough time to enjoy the locations without turning the day into a race across New York.

Use one contactless payment method

New York’s subway, buses and Roosevelt Island Tramway accept OMNY contactless payments. Use the same card or device consistently throughout the day.

Wear comfortable shoes

Even with public transport, the route involves a significant amount of walking. Wear supportive shoes and bring water during warmer months.

Save the locations offline

Mobile reception can be inconsistent underground. Save the addresses and route before entering the subway.

Check opening hours

Universities, libraries, businesses and attractions can change their opening hours or visitor rules. Check official information shortly before travelling.

Respect residential locations

Several Spider-Man locations are real homes and apartment buildings. Stay in public areas, avoid doorways and never disturb residents for photographs.

Leave room for delays

Subway disruptions, queues and New York traffic can affect even a carefully planned schedule. Avoid booking consecutive timed attractions without a buffer.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Daily Bugle building in New York?

The Flatiron Building at 175 Fifth Avenue was used as the exterior of the Daily Bugle in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy. The newspaper and its offices are fictional.

Is Joe’s Pizza from Spider-Man 2 still open?

Yes. Joe’s Pizza operates at 7 Carmine Street in Greenwich Village, a few doors from its earlier corner location.

Can you visit Peter Parker’s house in Queens?

You can view the exterior filming locations from public streets, but these are private homes. Visitors must not enter the properties or disturb residents.

How long does a Spider-Man tour of New York take?

A focused guided tour is listed as approximately four hours. A comprehensive self-guided itinerary covering Manhattan and part of Brooklyn will take around 8–10 hours. Queens is better visited separately.

Is the private Spider-Man tour suitable for wheelchair users?

The Viator listing currently states that the tour is not wheelchair accessible and recommends a moderate level of physical fitness. Contact the tour operator before booking if anyone in your group has accessibility requirements.

Does the private tour include food and attraction tickets?

The listing indicates that food, drinks, gratuities and optional Rockefeller Center admission are not included. Confirm all inclusions and potential transport costs on the booking page before purchasing.

Is the Spider-Man tour private?

Yes. The listed activity is a private tour, meaning only your group participates.

Can the tour be customized?

The tour advertises a customizable itinerary designed around your group’s level of Spider-Man interest. The exact stops may depend on your starting point, available time and arrangements with the guide.

Is there an official Spider-Man attraction in New York?

New York occasionally hosts superhero exhibitions and experiences, but many of the most interesting Spider-Man places are real streets, landmarks, businesses and residential neighbourhoods.

Experience Spider-Man’s New York

A memorable Spider-Man tour should feel like a journey through New York—not a disconnected checklist of addresses.

This itinerary connects Peter Parker’s university, Midtown landmarks, the Daily Bugle, a classic New York pizza shop and cinematic skyline views in a route that can realistically be completed.

You may not be able to swing between the buildings, but you can follow Peter Parker through the city that shaped Spider-Man.

Want the stories and locations without planning the route yourself?

Book the private Spider-Man filming-locations tour in New York

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