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

Sat 19 Apr

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Starting at $39.00

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Sat 19 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)

gabriellep775

Jun 2024

I was looking for something different to do in the city with my mother and sisters and came across this tour. It was so entertaining and we learned a lot. Krombie was an excellent tour guide — fun, patient, and knowledgeable. Such a unique tour—highly recommend!

Kimberly_C

Jun 2024

The tour leader (, Krumbie)??), was delightfully fun. extremely knowledgeable and passionate about NYC.

O7413QZjenniferm

Feb 2024

This is a BRILLIANT tour! Very educational. Pure finder does many great tours and the owner had written a few books too on the subject she does the tours on. Super educational and informative and just a great buzz! I went solo and made good friends. Lots of couples and groups too. All round good way to spend 90-120 mins in NYC!!