Upper East Side Icons Andy Warhol Truman Capote Tour
Description
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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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
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
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.
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.
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
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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
Reviews(1)
its a great way to explore the upper eastside with a unique angle and point of view. There are lots for things to see on the tour and discoveries to make along the way. Plus a subway ride as part of the tour: a great introduction to the system with a real newyorker. it was nice to end of at central park. i loved all the NYC gossip and insider stories.
