Upper East Side Icons Andy Warhol Truman Capote Tour

Upper East Side Icons Andy Warhol Truman Capote Tour

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2h 30m
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Overview

Explore the vibrant world of Andy Warhol and Truman Capote on this captivating 2.5-hour walking tour through Manhattan's Upper East Side. Discover the roots of their iconic friendship as you visit significant locations, including Warhol's first studio in an old firehouse and the exterior of the famed Breakfast at Tiffany's townhouse. Engage with their lasting influence on culture and the Swans and Superstars who inspired their work, all while strolling through the elegant streets that shaped their lives. This tour offers a unique blend of art, literature, and history, perfect for fans of both figures.

2.5-hour walking tour focusing on the friendship of Warhol and Capote
Visit key sites including Warhol's townhouses and Tiffany’s exterior
Learn about their muses and ongoing cultural impact
Tour starts at 86th and Park Avenue, ending at the Plaza Hotel at 59th Street and 5th Avenue

Activity location

Park Avenue
- Manhattan, 1049 Park Ave
- 10028-1061, New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

1040 Park Ave
- 1040 Park Avenue
- 10028, New York, New York, United States

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Upper East Side Icons Andy Warhol Truman Capote Tour

2h 30m
English

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Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00

Price details

RM 157.04 x 1 AdultRM 157.04

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Park Avenue

10m

This was the home of Joe and Nina Capote, Truman's mother and step-father. This is where Truman lived when he was finishing High School and begining Other Voices Other Rooms

St. Thomas Church

10m

We'll discuss the relationship of Andy Warhol to religion at this church - which he attended regularly with his mother when he lived in his first townhouse around the corne

Lexington

20m

Andy Warhol bought a townhouse for himself, his mother, and a lot of cats on Lexington Avenue in 1960. A little later that year he rented a studio space around the corner and began to create more and more art with more and more assistance.

Park Avenue

40m

After a brief subway ride we'll look at the historically more fashionable section of Park Avenue. We'll see the townhouse used in the movie Breakfast at Tiffanys, the homes of Swans like Slim Keith and of Superstars like Edie Sedgewick.

The Plaza

15m

Our final stop is to discuss the Black and White Ball at the Plaza Hotel. Truman Capote threw the "Party of the Century" to celebrate the publication of In Cold Blood and invited all the most interesting people in the world, including Andy Warhol

Location

Activity location

Park Avenue
- Manhattan, 1049 Park Ave
- 10028-1061, New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

1040 Park Ave
- 1040 Park Avenue
- 10028, New York, New York, United States

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