Tours + Tickets

Group Tours at Olana

Olana’s Group Tours are an ideal way to experience the site for parties of 20 or more. We offer two tiers of options considering duration on site, depth of content, and point of price. Each tour considers aspects of Frederic Church’s designed landscape and views, Olana’s mission and role in viewshed protection, and tour of the Main House. We limit groups to 2 a day, and recommend a minimum of 3 months advanced booking. NOTE: if you are reserving for a school group, please consider our Field Trip options instead.

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Once your request is received, we will follow up via e-mail to discuss important details regarding your visit. Please provide a valid e-mail address for your Tour Organizer.

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Preferably, a cell phone that the group leader will have with them the day of the tour.

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Please choose the tour your group would like from the listings below: *

All guests require a ticket for entry. A lift can provide access to the main floor; please note this when confirming your booking and request assistance at the Visitor Center at the time of arrival. There is no lift access to the second floor. No backpacks, large bags, or strollers please.

Outdoor Olana Tour: Art and Environment Outdoor Olana Tour: This mile-long walking tour along Olana’s upper carriage road loop provides an introduction to Frederic Church’s work as an artist and landscape designer and demonstrates his engagement with environmental conservation. The route includes exquisite, panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley, Catskill Mountains in New York, Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts, and the Green Mountains of southern Vermont.
OLANA Essentials Olana Essentials: Landscape Introduction Walk & Historic Interiors Experience | Traverse the historic formal approach to Olana's Main House and learn about the ideas that influenced Frederic Church and architect Calvert Vaux in siting and designing this Middle Eastern-inspired Hudson Valley villa. Explore the intact, richly decorated historic interiors of the main floor, including the stunning central Court Hall, Isabel Church's Sitting Room designed around her husband's masterpiece "El Khasne, Petra* (1874), and Frederic Church's richly appointed painting studio; available as guided tour or explore at your own pace. Approximately 1 hour.
In-Depth OLANA In-Depth OLANA: Landscape and Viewshed Walk & Historic Interiors Tour | Immerse yourself in Frederic Church's greatest masterpiece, the artful landscape he designed over four decades. Learn about Church's approach to landscape as the preeminent artist of the Hudson River School and an early environmental advocate (one mile of easy walking along gravel, dirt, and paved roads). Explore Olana's historic interiors & collections that tell the story of Frederic Church’s leading role in America's first art movement, as well as that of his family life and the travels that inspired Olana's architecture.

Number of Guests *

Olana's Group Tours are designed for parties of 10 or more. Please provide an estimated total of those attending. Group Tours are staffed using this estimation, and require approval if an increase or decrease in group size occurs. Please also note that an extra fee may be required if the group size is over 48.

Please enter a value between 10 and 96.

Preferred Date *

Please select the date you are interested in visiting. Group Tours are only offered Tuesday - Friday. Please keep this in mind as you book your tour.

Alternate Date

Please provide an alternate date in case your preferred date is unavailable. If there is no alternate date your group may attend, please continue.

What is your preferred group tour time? Please note that we ask all groups to arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled tour start time. We recommend making Olana your first visit of the day. *

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Possible Number of Persons with Accessibility Issues *

If you have persons requiring the use of our lift to access the main floor of the house, please provide the total number. The lift holds one person at a time, so we need to allow 3-5 minutes of lead time before the tour for each person requiring use of the lift. The dimensions of the lift are 33 inches wide and 46 inches deep and it is limited to a 600-pound maximum. Please keep in mind that In-Depth OLANA may access the second floor, which is not ADA accessible. With advance notice, alternative accommodations may be made for guests who are unable to access this floor.

Possible Number of persons with a service dog as defined by the ADA. *

While service dogs are welcome at Olana, they may only be permitted as defined by the ADA. Emotional support or therapy animals of any kind are not permitted. Service dogs must be well behaved and under control at all times.

Wagon House Rental for Lunch

The Wagon House Education Center is located in the Farm Complex by the pond, and can be rented to ensure a climate controlled space to host lunch or meetings on site at Olana. Please check the box below if you are interested in hosting your group at the Wagon House.

I am interested in booking the Wagon House for Lunch Time

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Please note, parking is limited. Carpooling is recommended. We have limited parking for motor coaches. If you are coming by bus, we will provide very specific instructions for the driver.

Will the group include (check all that apply).* AdultsSeniorsChildren (K-12)Other

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Please let us know if your group has any special interests? Comments and/or questions

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Please check the primary language of the group if other than English and let us know if you'll be bringing interpreters, if needed. The tour will be provided in English.

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Please read and check the following to show you accept this policy. *

All group tours are scheduled for an arrival time 30 minutes prior to their tour. Please use this time to check in with our staff in the Visitor’s Center. Remainder of your balance will be expected at this time unless you have paid in advance. If your group size drops below the number agreed to 30-days prior to your tour date, refunds cannot be accommodated. Please note that our minimums still apply.

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Please confirm your group size and arrival time with myeye@olana.org no later than 30-days prior to your visit. A final invoice will be sent to you at this time. If you must cancel or reschedule your tour date/time, please contact us as soon as possible. Our calendar is competitive; availability cannot be guaranteed. Cancelling or rescheduling is not permitted within 30 days of your visit and will result in a forfeiture of your deposit. The Olana Partnership reserves the right to cancel your tour.

Please read and check the following to show you accept this policy. *

I accept that in order to confirm my date, I must provide a non-refundable deposit to The Olana Partnership that will be applied to my balance the day of.