“If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.”
— Sinatra (and probably every NYC celebrity’s agent)
In New York, your zip code says as much as your résumé. For the world’s biggest stars, it’s not just a place to live– it’s a statement. Not just any address, either: we’re talking penthouses in Tribeca, brownstones tucked behind iron gates, and sleek Midtown towers with views as iconic as the people inside.
What do Taylor Swift, Anderson Cooper, and Zayn Malik have in common? They’ve all called this stretch of Manhattan home. So have Meryl Streep, Harry Styles, Chrissy Teigen, Cardi B, and a whole red carpet of others. Some still call it home. Others left behind footprints and stories.
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll follow in their footsteps block by block, from the cobblestone charm of Tribeca to the lively edges of Union Square. Along the way, hear about the celebrities who lived here, the homes they chose, and the neighborhoods they helped shape, plus a few stories that might surprise you.
You’ll stroll past buildings where Alec Baldwin raised eyebrows, where Jimmy Fallon got cozy, and where David Bowie lived like a legend. Peek at the places Taylor turned into lyrics or where John and Chrissy made headlines (and brunch). It’s part architecture, part gossip, and pure New York.
Disclaimer: Sorry, no rooftop selfies with celebs. Unless you’re extremely lucky or extremely good at Photoshop.
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New York Celebrity Homes Map
Know Before You Go
NOTE: This tour does not enter any of the celebrity homes.
Starting Point
Join the tour at the recommended starting point or anywhere along the route.
Bogardus Plaza, 5 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013
How Does It Work?
- Access your tour: Download the Action Tour Guide app and sign in with the same email used for your website purchase. Your tour will appear under My Tours.
- Download your tour: Download it before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.
- Start your tour: Open My Tours, select your tour, and tap Start Touring when you reach a starting point.
- Listen your way: Use your phone’s speaker or headphones, or connect to your car’s audio system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not currently supported, compatibility is in development.
- GPS-triggered audio: Stories play automatically as you reach each location along the route.
- Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day. Tours are valid forever (one year for Action+).
