***Please note that this program is seasonal (May through November)***
Duration: 9 hours with a Licensed NYC Tour Guide
Experience:
Lyndhurst Mansion
Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is one of the great domestic landmarks of America. A visit to the house and its 67-acre park is a must for all who are interested in 19th-century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape design. Lyndhurst was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis (1803-1892) in the gothic revival style. Davis completed this first phase in 1842 and designed much of the furniture. In 1864, Lyndhurst’s owner hired Davis to more than double its size.
Kykuit: The Rockefeller Estate
Kykuit is a preeminent Hudson Valley landmark. For architecture, remarkable gardens, art, history, and spectacular scenery, a trip to Kykuit is simply amazing. This hilltop paradise was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America. Now a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for more than 100 years.
Union Church
Visitors marvel at the colorful rose window created for the church by Henri Matisse. The design for the window was his last work of art before his death in 1954. The commission, spearheaded by Nelson A. Rockefeller, honors the memory of his mother, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. Mrs. Rockefeller, one of the founders of the Museum of Modern Art, admired Matisse, collected his work, and entertained him in her home in New York City.
The glorious Good Samaritan window by Marc Chagall is a memorial to Abby Aldrich Rockefeller’s husband, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Their son David Rockefeller masterminded the commission in 1963, which later expanded to include all eight windows in the nave of the church.
- This tour is not available on Tuesdays.
- Lyndhurst Mansion is not open on Wednesdays but can be replaced by another site.
Included:
- English speaking tour guide
- Driver, Vehicle, Driver Gratuity, Tolls
- 24/7 Support Line
Not Included:
- Guide gratuity
- Entrance fees
Please contact us for pricing information.
