Lyndhurst Mansion & Hudson Valley – Full-Day Private Tour (9 hrs)

Trade the city skyline for river views. Spend your morning at Lyndhurst, one of America’s most stunning Gothic Revival mansions, perched above the Hudson in Tarrytown. Wander 67 acres of gardens and grounds — or step inside for a guided tour through rooms filled with original Gilded Age treasures.

After a leisurely riverside lunch, let the drive home become the destination: past Sleepy Hollow Cemetery’s storied graves, the gates of the legendary Rockefeller estate at Kykuit, and riverfront gardens in Irvington and Yonkers. Prefer literary history to river views? Swap the scenic drive for an intimate tour of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, the storyteller’s own storybook cottage.

Tour Itinerary & Highlights

Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.

• Lyndhurst Mansion: Wander 67 acres of gardens and grounds at this stunning Gothic Revival estate, with the Rose Garden, Bowling Alley, and river overlook among the highlights. Add a guided Mansion Tour when available.

• Riverside Lunch: Enjoy a leisurely midday meal in the charming village of Tarrytown, just steps from the Hudson.

• Sleepy Hollow Cemetery: Stroll through this storied cemetery, home to Washington Irving’s grave and striking Gilded Age mausoleums.

• Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate: Pass by the gates of this legendary estate, with the option to book a full tour separately in advance.

• Scenic Hudson Park: Take in sweeping river views and the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in the riverside town of Irvington.
• Untermyer Gardens: Explore the striking Indo-Persian Walled Garden and river overlook in Yonkers, a donation-supported hidden gem.

More Information

• The duration of the tour is approximately 9 hours.
• The Mansion Tour is offered Thursday-Tuesday, from April 10-November 1 (with the exception of major holidays); From September 24-November 1, a Fall Classic Tour applies, available daily.
• Mansion Tour is only included if booked in advance – there is limited availability for tours.  From September 24-November 1, the Mansion Tour is a
• Alternate Itinerary: Washington Irving’s Sunnyside can added to the afternoon, in place of the scenic Route 9 drive back (available Friday-Sunday only, in any month except October).
• Want to see something specific? We love to personalize our tours to suit your specific interests and passions!