Kykuit Tour Menu

There's A Tour For Everyone!

Classic Tour

Times: Tours run daily except Tuesdays
Duration: 2 1/4 hours

Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour includes the main floor of the house complete with its fine furnishings and art; the subterranean art galleries; the Inner Garden and West Terrace, with spectacular views of the Hudson River and the outdoor sculpture collection; and finally, the mammoth Coach Barn with its collection of antique carriages and classic automobiles. This tour is wheelchair accessible. No strollers, please.

Adult	Senior	Child*	Members
$23	$21	$21	$13
Groups (10+): $21 per person

The Grand Tour

Times: Daily except Tuesdays at 9:45am & 1:45pm; additional weekend tours at 3pm
Duration: 3 hours

This tour includes all the best features of Kykuit and it is the only tour that includes a visit to the second floor balcony of the house, with splendid east-west views through the sitting rooms and important paintings from Governor Rockefeller's collection. Take this tour to see absolutely everything. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. No strollers, please. Children under 5 are not permitted.

Adult	Senior	Child*	Members
$40	$40	$40	$30
Groups (10+): $40 per person

Selected Highlights Tour

Times: Daily except Tuesday at 11:00am & 1:15pm
Duration: 2 1/4 hours

This garden lover's delight is designed for visitors who want to see both the house and explore its outstanding landscape and sculpture. This tour emphasizes the outdoors, bringing you through all of Kykuit's spectacular gardens including the Italian garden and Adam and Eve fountain area, as well as several terraced areas featuring classical and contemporary sculpture. You'll also visit the grotto, an unusual "underground" space tucked beneath the Temple of Venus. The Coach Barn and art galleries are not included on this tour. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. No strollers, please.

Adult	Senior	Child*	Members
$23	$21	$21	$13
Groups (10+): $21 per person

Timesaver Tour

Times: Daily except Tuesday at 12:50pm & 3:50pm
Duration: 1 1/2 hours

The Timesaver Tour is a shortened tour that includes the main house and a visit to the lovely Inner Garden and West Terrace, with its splendid Hudson River views. The Coach Barn and art galleries are not included on this tour. This tour is wheelchair accessible. No strollers, please.

Adult	Senior	Child*	Members
$23	$21	$21	$13
Groups (10+): $21 per person

Gardens & Sculpture Tour for Groups

Times: By request
Duration: 2 1/4 hours

This tour includes the morning and brook gardens, the Italian garden, the Adam and Eve fountain area, as well as several terraced areas featuring classical and contemporary sculpture. The Garden & Sculpture Tour does not include any buildings and is not wheelchair accessible, due to the many steps and hilly terrain. The tour is not recommended for persons with balance or mobility problems. Sturdy shoes are highly recommended.

Groups only (10+): $21 per person

*Children under 18. For safety reasons, children under 5 are not permitted on the Grand Tour.

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Tour Tickets

We recommend purchasing tickets in advance, either online (no service charge) or by phone (with service charge) to assure the date and time of your tour choice. Tickets not sold in advance are available for walk-in purchase.

Note: Not all tour times are available online at this time. All tickets purchased online for Kykuit tours must be picked up at the Philipsburg Manor + Kykuit Visitor Center 30 minutes before the tour time.

By Phone
914-631-8200 (M-F 9am-5pm.)
Service charge for tickets ordered by phone.

In Person
The Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor opens daily at 9am. You may purchase tickets there in person, without a service charge. Times and tours are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Are You Bringing a Group?

Particularly popular with groups are these combination experiences:

1. Kykuit & The Union Church of Pocantico Hills

This package includes your choice of Kykuit tour (options described on the left) PLUS a visit to The Union Church of Pocantico Hills. The church contains stained glass windows by Henri Matisse and Marc Chagall commissioned by members of the Rockefeller family in the 1950s and 1960s. In a real sense, the church is an extension of the Rockefeller art collection that groups see at Kykuit. The church is only five minutes from Kykuit, thematically linked, low in cost, and an informal, ½ hour complement to your Kykuit visit.

2. Kykuit & Historic Philipsburg Manor

This package includes your choice of Kykuit tour (options described on the left) PLUS a visit to Philipsburg Manor. Philipsburg is a working farm and water-powered grist mill of the mid-18th century, preserved and restored through the generosity of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Kykuit and Philipsburg Manor are very different in subject matter, which makes for a particularly stimulating day. Since both locations share a visitor center, there is no need to re-board the bus. The tour of Philipsburg is largely self-guided, which makes for a relaxing and informal experience.

3. Kykuit & Washington Irving 's Sunnyside

This package includes your choice of Kykuit tour (options described on the left) PLUS a visit to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. (Sunnyside was purchased and preserved for future generations by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.) Groups visiting the area for the first, and possibly only, time will appreciate a tour that includes Sunnyside. This charming riverside home of the author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and other popular stories is among the most famous houses in American history. Both Kykuit and Sunnyside are must-see National Historic Landmarks. Sunnyside is off Route 9, about ten minutes south of the Kykuit Visitor Center.

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Metro-North Getaway

Visiting us from New York City? Metro-North Railroad offers a special discount package that includes round-trip rail fare from Grand Central plus admission to Kykuit + Philipburg Manor.

Click here for information or to purchase online.

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Members receive FREE or reduced admission to our historic sites and discounts on shop purchases and special event tickets. Learn more

Note: National Trust for Historic Preservation members receive the Member discount at Kykuit.

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