Joan Didion's Manhattan Life: Self-Guided Audio Tour in New York
Overview
Step into the world of Joan Didion on this self-guided audio tour of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, exploring her former homes, haunts, and inspirations at your own pace. From the stately Knickerbocker Club, where she dined on Dover sole, to her first residence at the iconic Barbizon Hotel, you’ll trace her footsteps through this storied neighborhood. Wander past the Colony Club, then stroll along Lexington Avenue, stopping at her longtime residence near St. James' Church. Familiar spots like Three Guys diner and Via Quadronno, as well as Marche Madison, her preferred market, all reveal their connections to Didion’s life and writing through audio insights. The tour concludes at the Carlyle Hotel, where Didion often stayed during LA visits, capturing the neighborhood’s timeless sophistication. With rich narration and carefully chosen stops, this audio tour invites you to immerse yourself in Didion's Upper East Side, uncovering her legacy with the flexibility to explore as you wish.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and Drink
- Transportation
Meeting Location
5th Avenue
New York, NY 10065, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10021, USA
This tour end opposite the Carlyle Hotel on the corner of Madison Avenue and East 76th Street.
What To Expect
5 th Avenue (Pass By)
Knickerbocker Club (Pass By)
The Colony Club (Pass By)
Barbizon Hotel (Pass By)
Park Avenue Armory (Pass By)
Shakespeare & Co (Pass By)
St James' Church (Pass By)
Via Quadronno (Pass By)
Three Guys (Pass By)
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P841
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