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Free tour

Upper East Side Art & Architecture: from Gilded Age Mansions to Modern Art

4.87
Excellent(78)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Scott
PRO
Registered on 26 April 2024
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Practicing artist, student of tech and computer art. Have lived in New York for going on 8 years. I love how I keep finding cool treasures in the city. I’m from Texas. I have been giving tours of art and architecture for 10 years, working at modern art museums as well as New York City guided tours.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

The Upper East Side is arguably Manhattan’s wealthiest neighborhood.   Elite and quieter, yet still with New York City quirkiness and artsiness.   Join us in this intro Tory tour of the Upper East Side! We will focus on the Lennox Hill neighborhood looking at Gilded Age era mansions and the modern art galleries that make the neighborhood unique. 


We will begin at the the little prince statue on 5th avenue, amidts many beautiful Gilded Age mansions.   We will work our way south between 5th and Madison avenues for about half a mile. We will learn about the history of over 15 buildings from their origins to their conversions and current uses and looking at art along the way.
 
Some of the sites we will visit may include :   The Carlyle Hotel, The Gagosian Gallery, Ralph Lauren, The Payne Whitney House ( The  Cultural Center of the French Embassy),  and more!   We will also be visiting inside some of the older buildings to get a taste of their grandeur and going inside some of the various art galleries  with art ranging from early 20th century to now.




NOTE


Beginning April 23 !
Wednesdays afternoon tour will include a visit to the Frick mansion with $1 admission.  We will end at the Frick Mansion. 

All tours will include visits to an area art galleries.  


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
972 5th Ave, New York, NY 10075, USA
We will meet in front of the Petit Prince statue . I will have s black umbrella.
1
Free entry
Cultural Services of the French Embassy
The Payne Whitney House, now the French Embassy.
2
Outside visit
James B. Duke House
3
Free entry
Bemelmans Bar
This classic New York lounge has some beautiful murals by the creator of the children’s book Eloise.
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.87
Excellent(78)
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Professionalism
4.82
Fun
4.71
Communication
4.84
Quality
4.78
Route
4.82

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Upper East Side Art & Architecture: from Gilded Age Mansions to Modern Art
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