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 Central 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 homes of distinguished and disgraced doctors, the first American psychoanalytic society, and the offices, mansions, and townhouses of medical research and Freudian relations.

City: New York City

Wed 06 Nov

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Starting at $34.00

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Wed 06 Nov

Starting at $34.00

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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
Guides required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

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

Park Avenue

5.) Example of "Central Park" Private Practice Psychiatry: 903 Park Ave.

Upper East Side

6.) The Raleigh: Former home and psychiatric practice of Dr. Cornelia B. Wilbur

Upper East Side

7.) Buckley School: East 74th St. between Park and Lexington Avenues

Upper East Side

8.) 155 East 72nd St.

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 9 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (11)

AaronLynbrookNY

Jul 2022

Enjoyed the detailed tidbits of individuals, as they specifically relate to the psychiatric history of the city.

claire_brooklyn

Jun 2022

I have traveled a lot and gone on many tours, but never one as great and memorable as this one. I have lived in NYC for many years and didn’t know any of extremely interesting facts and stories and history that Krombie shared. I learned so much and at the same time was entertained. I was so impressed with Krombie’s knowledge and delivery. She is an amazing storyteller and a pleasure to be around. Now, when anyone visits, I am going to take them on this tour. I can’t recommend this enough. You will not be disappointed. I can’t wait to go on her other tour, Life and Death in New York, and read her books of both topics - The Psychiatrist History of New York and Death in New York.

Wander790371

May 2022

Ladies, Gentlemen - whether you live in, are visiting, or will be soon be visiting NYC, you MUST sign up for this tour!! OMG! It was so fascinating that it will be one of, if not actually THE most interesting tour you will ever go on. And all because KROMBIE, our tour guide, was fabulous! What she had to research, remember, and shared with us was so interesting that I may do this tour again! Yep, THAT good! You'll see. And for sure I will do another one of her tours.