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Joan Didion's Manhattan Life: Self-Guided Audio Tour in New York

By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $10 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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Overview

Step into the world of Joan Didion on this self-guided audio tour of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, exploring her former homes, haunts, and inspirations at your own pace. From the stately Knickerbocker Club, where she dined on Dover sole, to her first residence at the iconic Barbizon Hotel, you’ll trace her footsteps through this storied neighborhood. Wander past the Colony Club, then stroll along Lexington Avenue, stopping at her longtime residence near St. James' Church. Familiar spots like Three Guys diner and Via Quadronno, as well as Marche Madison, her preferred market, all reveal their connections to Didion’s life and writing through audio insights. The tour concludes at the Carlyle Hotel, where Didion often stayed during LA visits, capturing the neighborhood’s timeless sophistication. With rich narration and carefully chosen stops, this audio tour invites you to immerse yourself in Didion's Upper East Side, uncovering her legacy with the flexibility to explore as you wish.

Activity location

  • 112 5th Ave
    • 112 5th Avenue
    • 10065, New York, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 112 5th Ave
    • 112 5th Avenue
    • 10065, New York, New York, United States

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Joan Didion's Manhattan Life: Self-Guided Audio Tour in New York in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$9.99 x 1 Adult$9.99
Total
Price is $9.99

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's includedWhat's includedApp for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedFlexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedDirections to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation

Know before you book

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

5 th Avenue (Pass by)
Start your journey along New York’s historic 5th Avenue, where the Knickerbocker Club sits—a private club Didion frequented. This iconic avenue sets the scene for her Upper East Side life, surrounded by elegance and tradition.
Knickerbocker Club (Pass by)
Stroll by the exclusive Knickerbocker Club, one of Didion’s favored dining spots, reflects her affinity for old New York’s charm and exclusivity. Standing outside, you'll sense the club's mysterious air, recalling Didion’s quietly observant presence here.
The Colony Club (Pass by)
Visit the Colony Club, another storied institution Didion held dear, renowned as New York’s first social club for women. As you pass by, imagine the intellectual and social circles Didion brushed shoulders with here in her early days in the city.
Barbizon Hotel (Pass by)
The Barbizon Hotel is a landmarked building famous for hosting young women who arrived in New York to pursue careers in the arts. Its pink-brick facade and neo-Gothic details evoke the city’s 20th-century allure.
Park Avenue Armory (Pass by)
Marvel at this massive structure on Park Avenue, originally built as a military facility, now serves as a cultural institution and event space. Known for its expansive Drill Hall, it’s an architectural marvel and a historic treasure.
Shakespeare & Co (Pass by)
Pass by a favorite among New Yorkers, Shakespeare & Co offers a charming selection of books and a cozy cafe. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, it provides a calm escape for book lovers in a bustling neighborhood.
St James' Church (Pass by)
Marvel at this Gothic Revival-style church, which has been a fixture on Madison Avenue since 1884. With its tall spire and intricate stonework, it’s a beautiful example of ecclesiastical architecture in the neighborhood.
Via Quadronno (Pass by)
See this cozy Italian eatery, which was one of Didion’s favorite haunts, known for its espresso and Tuscan charm. Stopping here, you can imagine her savoring a quiet moment, observing the neighborhood she came to know so intimately.
Three Guys (Pass by)
Pass by this diner beloved by locals, Three Guys was where Didion often started her mornings with a simple breakfast. Here, amid unassuming settings, she blended in with fellow Upper East Side residents, capturing snapshots of everyday New York.
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel (Pass by)
This luxurious hotel became a regular retreat for Didion during her LA years, offering a blend of glamour and nostalgia. Standing outside, you’ll glimpse the elegance that appealed to her, a fitting endpoint to her Upper East Side story.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES112 5th Ave
    • 112 5th Avenue
    • 10065, New York, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE112 5th Ave
    • 112 5th Avenue
    • 10065, New York, New York, United States

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