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The Psychiatric History of New York: Upper East Side Tour

4.9 · 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ New York Operated by Purefinder New York Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €38 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All Fees and Taxes

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.9
    34 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 33 of 34

    Star breakdown of all 34 ratings

    5 stars
    32 · 94%
    4 stars
    1 · 3%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    1 · 3%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Meet at the 87th St and East End Ave entrance to Carl Schurz Park (3 blocks east of 86th St subway Q line).
    Departure
    15:00 on Sat; scheduled through November 2026 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    A few blocks from southeast corner of Central Park
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Purefinder New York; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    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.

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Accessibility

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

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