This guided, one mile-long walking tour provides an introduction to Olana’s naturalistic, designed landscape and to Frederic Church’s work as an artist, landscape designer, and environmental visionary. Remarkably intact, this National Historic Landmark is a 250-acre composition integrating architectural and landscape features, including a working farm, man-made lake, replanted native woodlands, and more than five miles of carriage roads. Experience Church’s living landscape masterwork against a backdrop of sublime and far-reaching views of the Hudson Valley. This fully-exterior tour covers approximately one mile over unpaved roads, and is not ADA accessible.

Beginning in April! This guided driving tour along Frederic Church’s designed carriage roads provides a most comprehensive exploration of Olana as a 250-acre masterwork of American landscape design. Experience river and mountain views and enjoy sweeping vistas of the Church’s designed farm and park. Journey along the original historic approach road, taking in the exterior architecture of the Historic House just as guests of Frederic Church once did. PLEASE NOTE: Tour begins and ends at the Frederic Church Center. Please allow a 30 minute gap when scheduling additional tours as they begin in different locations. Ages 8 and above. Limit 5 passengers per vehicle. No pets permitted. ADA service dogs only. 

Discover the treasures of Olana’s Main House interior at your own pace. This self-guided tour allows visitors full access to all the public rooms on the first and second floors of the Main House. A knowledgeable interpreter will be available in each room. Your timed ticket includes a guided walk to the Main House followed by self-guided exploration of the interior which includes the special exhibition Frederic Church: Global Artist. Start time is listed on your ticket. Last ticketed entry is 4:00.Olana’s Historic House closes promptly at 4:45pm.