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The Psychiatric History of New York Walking Tour

Activity Duration (2 hours)
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About

Please note that the tour will take place regardless of weather conditions.

What you'll do

Leave the beaten path and delve into an often-overlooked aspect of New York City's history. Join a small group on this unique walking tour, which explores the psychiatric history of the city. Your guide will take you to hidden sights, including former medical facilities and the country's first psychoanalytic society. Along the way, your guide will share insider stories about the evolution of psychiatry in the city. Experience the well-heeled ambiance of the Upper East Side while immersing yourself in the fascinating history of psychiatry in New York City.

What is included?

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Host since 2025

Itinerary

New York City Cultural Neighborhood Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for The Psychiatric History of New York Walking Tour in New York City, United States. This cultural neighborhood tours experience includes 8 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Upper East Side
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Upper East Side

Stop: 12 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Upper East Side

1.) John Finley Walk: East River vantage point to view Roosevelt and Wards Islands

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Upper East Side

Stop: 12 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Upper East Side

2.) Yorkville Glockenspiel: South-west corner of 83rd St and York Ave (a mural nod to the German Yorkville neighborhood)

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Upper East Side

Stop: 12 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Upper East Side

3.) New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute: 247 East 82nd St.

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Upper East Side

Stop: 12 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Upper East Side

4.) East 80th St. Houses

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Upper East Side

Stop: 12 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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

6

Park Avenue Armory

Stop: 12 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Park Avenue Armory

10.) Park Avenue Armory: 643 Park Avenue

7

Upper East Side

Stop: 12 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Upper East Side

11.) Tillinghast House: 26 East 64th St., off Madison Ave.

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Madison Avenue

Stop: 18 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Madison Avenue

12.) 15-17 East 62nd St., off Madison Ave.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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