Guided Tours

Select a Tour by Subject or Season

We offer many different ways to see and experience The Octagon House throughout the year. Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning to learn more, have a special interest, or want to see the house during your favorite season, our guided tours include something for everyone! Browse the options below to find the right tour for you.

Spring Tours: March 1 through June 23

Meet the Authors!

7+
1hr 30min

Octagon House Exclusive Tour + Book Signing!

Step inside The Armour-Stiner Octagon House for an exclusive, one-day-only event with the teams behind Cheap Old Houses and Accidentally Wes Anderson. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to uncover new details, this rare tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore one of America’s most whimsical historic homes.

7+
1hr

The Classic Tour

Join us for a look inside this one-of-a-kind National Historic Landmark! The Classic Tour includes something for everyone – learn about the history, architecture, furnishings, and restoration of this local marvel as you explore its three primary floors.

April 24 - June 23

7+
1hr

Victorian Springtime

Join us for this seasonal tour of The Octagon House and its surrounding landscape! Take in the spectacular blooms of the restored 19th-century gardens alongside the whimsical architecture of The Octagon House.

Starts April 24

7+
1hr

The Preservation Tour

This special tour offering an insider’s look at the restoration of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House! Saving this unique home from the verge of collapse was a task so overwhelming that many people considered it impossible – yet here it stands, restored to its 1870s glory.

Summer Tours: June 26 - September 21

Starts June 26

7+
1hr

Decorative Arts Tour

This tours offers a special look at Victorian decorative arts at The Octagon House. Perfect for return visitors who want to learn more or for anyone who loves detail, discover the whimsy of 19th century furniture and fixtures that were decorated to both impress and amuse.

Starts April 24

7+
1hr

The Preservation Tour

This special tour offering an insider’s look at the restoration of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House! Saving this unique home from the verge of collapse was a task so overwhelming that many people considered it impossible – yet here it stands, restored to its 1870s glory.

7+
1hr

The Classic Tour

Join us for a look inside this one-of-a-kind National Historic Landmark! The Classic Tour includes something for everyone – learn about the history, architecture, furnishings, and restoration of this local marvel as you explore its three primary floors.

Sundays in September

7+
1hr

Hudson River Valley Ramble Tour

Enjoy all the Hudson Valley has to offer in September with the Hudson River Valley Ramble! The Octagon House will once again take part in this annual Fall event series with a special guided house tour celebrating our local history, culture, and natural resources.

Halloween Tours: On Sale August 1

12+
1hr

Myths & Mysteries of The Octagon House

Journey back through the history of The Octagon House to unravel the myths and mysteries of this National Historic Landmark! A perfect addition to your October adventures in Sleepy Hollow Country.

12+
1hr 15min

The Lady in White

Tour the Octagon House while a ghost story written by one of its former residents – and set in the house itself – plays out around you. Join us for this mysterious seasonal favorite and find out what happened to the Lady in White for yourself.

12+
1hr 15min

“Tis the Wind and Nothing More”

In the days leading up to All Hallow’s Eve, the ghosts of The Octagon House gather to celebrate the many literary figures who found inspiration here. Tour the house with one of its most mysterious (and possibly insane) residents and conclude the evening with Edgar Allan Poe’s iconic poem, ‘The Raven.’

7+
1hr

The Classic Tour

Join us for a look inside this one-of-a-kind National Historic Landmark! The Classic Tour includes something for everyone – learn about the history, architecture, furnishings, and restoration of this local marvel as you explore its three primary floors.

Holiday Tours: On Sale September 15

7+
1hr

Victorian Christmas at The Octagon House

Celebrate the holiday season surrounded by the sights and sounds of Christmas in the 1870s. This lyrical, 8-sided home will be filled with elaborate holiday décor featuring wreaths, garlands, and the sparkle of antique ornaments on three grand Christmas trees.

7+
1hr 15min

The Spirit of Christmas Past

This immersive tour will transport visitors into a Victorian Christmas at The Octagon House, culminating in a dramatic presentation of the Fezziwig Party Scene from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

7+
1hr

The Classic Tour

Join us for a look inside this one-of-a-kind National Historic Landmark! The Classic Tour includes something for everyone – learn about the history, architecture, furnishings, and restoration of this local marvel as you explore its three primary floors.

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