New York Fashion Walking Tour of the Upper East Side

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Overview

Join a veteran producer of Project Runway and discover the fascinating journey of New York’s fashion history on this guided walking tour through Manhattan’s East 60s and 70s - where Gilded Age mansions share sidewalks with Tom Ford, The Row, and Ralph Lauren boutiques.

Explore the blend of cultures, artistry, and innovation that shaped the world of fashion. Find out how and why New York became the birthplace of Vogue, Fashion Week, the Met Gala, Bergdorf Goodman, Studio 54, hip-hop street style, and Project Runway.

We'll talk about designers like Halston, Betsey Johnson, Christian Siriano, Ralph Lauren, and more.

At the end of the tour, you'll be conveniently close to Central Park, Bergdorf Goodman, The Plaza Hotel, Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co, The Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Mood Fabrics, and more.

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867 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10021, USA

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2 East 61st Street
New York, NY 10065, USA

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Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren's Menswear Flagship. One of the most successful New York and American brands in history housed inside an original 1890's Gilded Age mansion.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park

New York's playground and unintended style runway since the 1850's.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Upper East Side

We'll see a huge collection of stunning Gilded Age mansions including those of Henry Clay Frick, Gertrude Rhinelander Waldo, Henry T. Sloane, and Oliver Gould Jennings.We'll also see the mansion that was former home of fashion icon Gloria Vanderbilt and her journalist son, Anderson Cooper.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Park Avenue Armory

The only armory in America paid for by private funds with a long, interesting history and many New York Fashion Week shows in its recent history.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Madison Avenue

Home to the most fabulous windows in New York including Tom Ford, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta and more.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York Fashion Walking Tour of the Upper East Side?

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

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

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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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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