Upper East Side Icons Andy Warhol Truman Capote Tour

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1040 Park at 86th -- the meeting point — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Truman Capote's teenage home — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: NYCWithRo

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking guide

Itinerary

Park Avenue

10 min

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
Saint Thomas Church

10 min

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

20 min

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

40 min

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.
Stop 5

15 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is at the corner of Park Avenue and 86th Street. One block from the 4/5/6 subway stop at 86th and Lexington and three blocks from the Q subway stop at 86th and 2nd Avenue.

The meeting point is on the north west corner of the intersection

End point

We end with a view of the Plaza Hotel, on Grand Army Plaza at 5th Avenue and 59th Street.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.