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Overview
Discover the New York story behind one of the 20th century’s most complex figures. This guided walking tour explores how J. Robert Oppenheimer’s years on the Upper West Side shaped his ideas, ambitions, and the world-changing science that followed. Walk through the neighborhoods, institutions, and meeting places where intellectual debate, politics, and innovation converged during the New Deal and wartime eras. Learn how the city’s energy, ideals, and contradictions influenced the man often called the “father of the atomic bomb.”
Meeting and Pickup
Outside 94 Corner Cafe on the corner of Broadway (east side) and West 94th Street (south side).
End Point
Main campus by Columbia University Plaza
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Upper West Side
2. Upper West Side
3. Upper West Side
4. Upper West Side
5. Riverside Drive
6. Soldiers' and Sailors Monument New York
7. Riverside Drive
8. New York Buddhist Church
9. Riverside Drive
Inclusion
All Fees and Taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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