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The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour

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New York City, USA
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2 hours (approx.)
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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.

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    Meeting Location

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    E 87th St & East End Ave
    New York, NY 10128, USA

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    End point

    E 62nd St & Madison Ave
    New York, NY 10065, USA

    A few blocks from southeast corner of Central Park

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    Upper East Side

    1.) John Finley Walk: East River vantage point to view Roosevelt and Wards Islands
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    12 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    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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    12 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Upper East Side

    3.) New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute: 247 East 82nd St.
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    12 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Upper East Side

    4.) East 80th St. Houses
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    12 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    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
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    12 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Park Avenue Armory

    10.) Park Avenue Armory: 643 Park Avenue
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    12 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Upper East Side

    11.) Tillinghast House: 26 East 64th St., off Madison Ave.
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    12 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Madison Avenue

    12.) 15-17 East 62nd St., off Madison Ave.
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    18 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-317194P3

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