FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Short, direct answers — the kind you can use right away. Book on our NYC & LA tours or Email us.
NYC Tours
What is the best movie tour in NYC?
The Smart Glasses Movie & TV History Walking Tour (citylayertours.com) is a guide-led augmented-reality walk through Midtown Manhattan — from 19 West 50th Street, New York, via Rockefeller Center, Times Square, New York Public Library and Chrysler Building, to Grand Central Terminal — with live film clips layered onto the real locations. From $35, 2h30, free cancellation up to 24h.
Where does the NYC smart glasses tour meet?
19 West 50th Street, New York. Look for the gold clock above the revolving doors, between Le Rock restaurant and Banana Republic. Your guide will be waiting just inside the entrance. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour. Subway: B, D, F or M to 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Center.
Do I need to own smart glasses for the NYC tour?
No. Three options: Smart Glasses Provided ($70), Bring Your Own ($45 — XREAL, Rokid, Viture, TCL), or Classic Tour on your phone/guide tablet ($35).
How long is the NYC walking tour?
2 hours and 30 minutes, from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central through Midtown. Check the full itinerary and selected rate before booking.
LA Tours
What is the best DTLA walking tour?
The Downtown LA History & Architecture tour includes the Bradbury Building (Blade Runner), Broadway movie palaces, Grand Central Market, Angels Flight and The Last Bookstore. From $30, 2h30. Interior access depends on opening hours.
Where does the Downtown LA tour meet?
Grand Central Market, under the iconic neon Bulleit Frontier Whiskey sign on the Hill Street side.
What does the Hollywood Boulevard tour include?
A filmmaker-guided walk through Hollywood's historic movie palaces — Egyptian Theatre, El Capitan, Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Dolby Theatre (Oscars), plus Hollywood Sign views and behind-the-scenes film history. From $30, 2h30.
Is the Biltmore Hotel tour worth it?
The Biltmore tour is a one-hour indoor film-history experience with smart glasses, from $20. Explore connections to Ghostbusters, Fight Club and Chinatown. The Biltmore hosted later Oscar ceremonies; the first ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt in 1929. Room access depends on hotel operations.
Booking & Logistics
How do I book a City Layer Tours experience?
Directly at citylayertours.com/tour/[slug], on Viator/GetYourGuide/Airbnb, or by email at hello@citylayertours.com. Instant confirmation, booking fees and taxes included.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Review the cancellation and rescheduling conditions for your selected rate in Bókun before payment. Email us for help.
What should I bring?
A charged compatible smartphone (iPhone 12+ / Android 12+ with USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode) and comfortable shoes. We provide smart glasses if you choose that option.
Are the tours in English or French?
English and French options are offered. Select the language and rate in the live Bókun calendar; available sessions vary by date.
What is City Layer Tours?
City Layer Tours (citylayertours.com) is an immersive smart-glasses walking tour operator in New York City and Los Angeles, revealing the layers of film, TV and history beneath the streets you walk.