Oppenheimer in New York: Upper West Side Walking Tour
At a glance
Oppenheimer in New York: Upper West Side Walking Tour is a 2h 30m small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by Purefinder New York. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $42 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: All Fees and Taxes.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Discover the New York story behind one of the 20th century’s most complex figures. This guided walking tour explores how J. Robert Oppenheimer’s years on the Upper West Side shaped his ideas, ambitions, and the world-changing science that followed. Walk through the neighborhoods, institutions, and meeting places where intellectual debate, politics, and innovation converged during the New Deal and wartime eras. Learn how the city’s energy, ideals, and contradictions influenced the man often called the “father of the atomic bomb.”
What's included
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
We will visit the premarital home of Ella Oppenheimer, Robert Oppenheimer's mother, to discuss J. Robert Oppenheimer's immigrant ancestry.
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Stop 2 · 10m
We will visit the site of Oppenheimer's birth to discuss his parents' life in New York.
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Stop 3 · 15m
We will visit the former home of Edwin R. A. Seligman to discuss Oppenheimer's education at the Ethical Culture School.
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Stop 4 · 10m
We will visit the Clarendon, the former home of William Randolph Hearst, who was the talk of Oppenheimer's childhood neighborhood and had ties with the world leaders who would be forever connected by WWII and Oppenheimer.
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Stop 5 · 15m
We will visit the childhood home of J. Robert Oppenheimer to discuss his childhood and adolescence.
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Stop 6 · 15m
Visitors will learn about the history of Riverside Drive that coincided with Oppenheimer's formative years.
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Stop 7 · 10m
We will visit the Master Apartments to discuss FDR's New Deal and the various ideologies of that era that prospered and informed Oppenheimer as a young man.
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Stop 8 · 15m
We will look at the Shinran Statue to discuss the cause and the effect of the atomic bomb.
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Stop 9 · 10m
We will visit the home of Isidor Rabi, a pioneer in 20th-century physics, a Nobel Prize winner, and a close friend of Oppenheimer.
Meeting point
Outside 94 Corner Cafe on the corner of Broadway (east side) and West 94th Street (south side).
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Oppenheimer in New York: Upper West Side Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $42 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
All Fees and Taxes.
Where does it start?
Outside 94 Corner Cafe on the corner of Broadway (east side) and West 94th Street (south side).
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
