NYC: Upper East Side Art and Architecture Walking Tour
ID: GYG1530350-2332929
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the Upper East Side on a guided walking tour of the Lennox Hill area. Discover the neighborhood's Gilded Age mansions and modern art galleries, and learn about the history of over 15 buildings
Begin your tour at the little prince statue on 5th Avenue, surrounded by beautiful Gilded Age mansions. Work your way south between 5th and Madison Avenues for about half a mile, learning about the history of over 15 buildings from their origins to their conversions and current uses.
Visit sites like The Carlyle Hotel, The Gagosian Gallery, Ralph Lauren, and The Payne Whitney House (The Cultural Center of the French Embassy). Step inside some of the older buildings to get a taste of their grandeur and explore various art galleries with art ranging from the early 20th century to now.
Discover the James B. Duke House, White Cube Gallery New York, Bemelmans Bar, Breuer Building, Sloane Mansion, Gertrude Rheinlander House, and Henry Clay Frick House.
Highlights
- Explore the Upper East Side on a guided walking tour of the Lennox Hill area
- Discover the neighborhood's Gilded Age mansions and modern art galleries
- Learn about the history of over 15 buildings and their current uses
- Visit iconic sites like the Carlyle Hotel and the Gagosian Gallery
- Get a taste of the neighborhood's grandeur with visits inside older buildings
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Winter tours will include indoor stops
Holiday market visit on December 6
Tour ends at Frick mansion on Wednesdays
meet your tour guide by the little prince statue on the 5th ave
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of Upper East Side
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
