The Psychiatric History of New York Walking Tour

Overview

Take an analytical stroll through the evolution of psychiatry on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Main Features:
Find out about the journey of psychiatry from Europe to America.
Learn about the madhouses of the metropolis.
Discover the psychoanalytic explosion that occurred in New York City.
Hear about the Sackler family’s beginnings in “valiumania.”
Peer at the psychiatric islands of the East River, the first American psychoanalytic society, and the offices, mansions, and townhouses of medical research and Freudian relations.

City: New York City

Thu 24 Apr

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Starting at $39.00

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Thu 24 Apr

Starting at $39.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Upper East Side

1.) John Finley Walk: East River vantage point to view Roosevelt and Wards Islands

Upper East Side

2.) Yorkville Glockenspiel: South-west corner of 83rd St and York Ave (a mural nod to the German Yorkville neighborhood)

Upper East Side

3.) New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute: 247 East 82nd St.

Upper East Side

4.) East 80th St. Houses

Upper East Side

9.) Hunter College Baker Theatre Building: Formerly the Mount Sinai Dispensary, the Neurological Institute, and the Kennedy Child Study Center: 149-151 East 67TH St

Park Avenue Armory

10.) Park Avenue Armory: 643 Park Avenue

Upper East Side

11.) Tillinghast House: 26 East 64th St., off Madison Ave.

Madison Avenue

12.) 15-17 East 62nd St., off Madison Ave.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (26)

travelingal60

Jan 2025

This tour was extremely unique, eclectic and fascinating. I am a native New Yorker and pride myself on knowing a lot about this town but I definitely learned new things on this tour. The guide’s presentation style was very engaging and fun. The tour and guide were extremely well organized. I can’t wait to do the other tours offered.

Julia_C

Dec 2024

Very unusual, informative tour. I live in the area, and didn't know most of the historical facts about some places I walk by every day. Highly recommended!

Chrysie_A

Oct 2024

Krombe was such a laugh and more importantly so interesting. She knows so much about the psychological history of New York. Whenever I’m back in New York I’m certainly going to book another of her tours and pick up her book from Barnes and Noble in the meantime. I really hope everyone who’s considering the tour goes on it!