Cold War Spies of the Upper East Side of New York

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Overview

This tour presents the swanky Upper East Side as a stage for some largely unknown or forgotten actors in the escapades of the Cold War.

What's Included

  • Guided tour with visual aid presentation.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    5th Avenue
    New York, NY 10065, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    East 65th Street
    New York, NY 10065, USA

    Our last stop will be at a luxury apartment building at the intersection of East 65th Street and 3rd Avenue.

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    What To Expect

    The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York

    A very swanky FBI spy nest.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9 E 61st St

    The former home of an American industrialist turned into a soviet consulate became the site of a "fallout" between the US and USSR.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    1 E 62nd St

    At the former residence of Ernest Hemingway we'll learn about how he was recruited by a Soviet spy master, and some of his escapades during WWII.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    825 5th Ave

    Residence of John Hazard Reynolds - The Wall Street Communist.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6 E 67th St

    Former Cuban Mission to the United Nations.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    22 E 67th St

    Childhood residence of Michael Whitney Straight - Impressionable Rich Kid.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    14 E 69th St

    Residence Victor A. Kravchenko, a Soviet defector who wrote I Chose Freedom, and I Chose Justice.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    178 E 71st St

    Residence of Morris and Lona Cohen, the friendly couple next door that stole plans for the first atomic bomb.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    136 E 67th St

    Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    160 E 65th St

    Residence of Arkady Shevchenko - Highest-Ranking Soviet Official to Defect to the West
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cold War Spies of the Upper East Side of New York?

    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 (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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-286615P2


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    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 (EDT).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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