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    Private Upper East Side Architecture Walking Tour

    Walk the Upper East Side with a licensed architect-guide

    5.0 stars• 112 reviews
    From$422incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2, 4 or 6 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 4 people

    Includes

    Private guided walking tour

    Highlights

    Explore Upper East Side art and architecture on a private walking tour led by Dr. Ivan Shumkov, a New York–based licensed architect and professor. Choose a 2, 4, or 6 hour route featuring Gilded Age town houses and modern landmarks.

    • Meet at the entrance of the Frick Collection on 5 Ave. and W70 St.
    • Explore Upper East Side Victorian-era highlights including the Henry Clay Frick mansion
    • Visit Central Park and learn about its 1858 design by Calvert Vaux and F. L. Olmstead
    • See the Metropolitan Museum and French Consulate while hearing neighborhood history
    • Admire the Guggenheim Museum by Frank Lloyd Wright and the former Whitney by Marcel Breuer
    • Plan for tips, which are not included

    What's Included

    • Private guided walking tour (2, 4, or 6 hours)

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather, not enough guests, or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Bring weather-appropriate clothing, suitable walking shoes, and a water bottle.

    Arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time.

    No. Tips are not included.

    Meeting details

    Entrance of the Frick Collection on 5 Ave. and W70 St.

    Experience provided by Build Tours
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    Private Tour 2h

    $422.94

    Base price includes 4 guests, additional fees for more.

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    Private Tour 4h

    $740.94

    Base price includes 4 guests, additional fees for more.

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    Private Tour 6h

    $952.94

    Base price includes 4 guests, additional fees for more.

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