The Psychiatric History of New York Walking Tour
Overview
Take an analytical stroll through the evolution of psychiatry on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Main Features:
Find out about the journey of psychiatry from Europe to America.
Learn about the madhouses of the metropolis.
Discover the psychoanalytic explosion that occurred in New York City.
Hear about the Sackler family’s beginnings in “valiumania.”
Peer at the psychiatric islands of the East River, the first American psychoanalytic society, and the offices, mansions, and townhouses of medical research and Freudian relations.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Location
East 86th Street &
East End Avenue, New York, NY 10028, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
E 62nd St & Madison Ave
New York, NY 10065, USA
A few blocks from southeast corner of Central Park
What To Expect
Upper East Side
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Upper East Side
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Upper East Side
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Upper East Side
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Park Avenue Armory
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Upper East Side
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Psychiatric History of New York Walking 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 (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
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