The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour
At a glance
The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour is a 2h small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by Purefinder New York. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 33 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 12 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore the fascinating evolution of psychiatry in New York City on this guided walking tour through the Upper East Side. Discover how ideas about the mind, medicine, and morality transformed over two centuries, shaping both the city and the modern field of mental health. From early asylums and medical pioneers to psychoanalytic movements and pharmaceutical breakthroughs, this tour traces a complex and often controversial story still visible in Manhattan’s streets and institutions.
What's included
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 12m
1.) John Finley Walk: East River vantage point to view Roosevelt and Wards Islands
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Stop 2 · 12m
2.) Yorkville Glockenspiel: South-west corner of 83rd St and York Ave (a mural nod to the German Yorkville neighborhood)
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Stop 3 · 12m
3.) New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute: 247 East 82nd St.
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Stop 4 · 12m
4.) East 80th St. Houses
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Stop 5 · 12m
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
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Stop 6 · 12m
10.) Park Avenue Armory: 643 Park Avenue
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Stop 7 · 12m
11.) Tillinghast House: 26 East 64th St., off Madison Ave.
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Stop 8 · 18m
12.) 15-17 East 62nd St., off Madison Ave.
Meeting point
Meet at the 87th St and East End Ave entrance to Carl Schurz Park (3 blocks east of 86th St subway Q line).
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
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?
Meet at the 87th St and East End Ave entrance to Carl Schurz Park (3 blocks east of 86th St subway Q line).
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 4.9 out of 5 across 33 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
