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 10 Apr

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $39.00

Make a reservation

Thu 10 Apr

Starting at $39.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (175) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (252) Entry Tickets (96) Sporting Events (4) Good for Small Groups (27) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (113) Walking Tours (705) Outdoor Activities (48) Limitied Availability Tours (29) LGBT Friendly Tours (9) Family-friendly Activities (8) Wildlife Activities (6) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (96) Travelers recommend (174) Good for Groups (32) Top Activities (75) Guided Audio Tours (10) Art, Culture & History (406) Attractions to explore (43) Sustainable Tours (1) Limousine Transfers (5) Donut Walking Tour (2) Virtual Experiences (1) Additional fees (7) DSA non-compliant (17)

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.

Show 5 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (26)

notpracticing

Sep 2024

The Psychiatry in New York Tour was exceptional. One of the best walking tours I've ever done, and I've done plenty. Full of interesting information, beautifully delivered by Krombie. I'm amazed that she could put the information together so well and make it so interesting, and doubly amazed that she could map it all out in a single section of the City. It was everything a tour and tour guide should be.

965kad

Jul 2024

Fantastic tour! Very interesting and well presented into, tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Started near Gracie Mansion area, the Carl Shurtz Park and view of Hell's Gate and the tip of Roosevelt Island is amazing. Recommended for adults, anyone with an interest in the history of NYC and treatment/trends and evolution of Psychiatric and mental health care throughout the last 200 years to the present day and not well known scandals, behind the scenes stories. Also recommended is the Outlaws of New York tour, very fascinating! You will love the presentation. It was entertaining and intriguing for adults with an interest in the real history of NYC.

akpanoluoe

Jul 2024

Krombie is a phenomenal storyteller, and kept us enraptured the entire time. It's quite impressive how much psychiatric history has connections to places in NYC! Also on my tour, psychiatrists attended so it's really telling that it attracted professionals in the field to learn from her