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Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue Guided Walking Tour in New York

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2 hours
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  • Explore historic architecture as you walk along Fifth Avenue discovering Gilded Age mansions and landmarks
  • Learn about the wealthy families, their deals, and scandals that shaped history on the tour
  • Enjoy a mostly outdoor experience covering 1.3 miles with breathtaking views of the area
  • Visit two open-to-the-public mansions, offering rare glimpses into the elegance of the era
  • Begin the tour at the General Sherman statue and end at the iconic Met Museum

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Inclusions

  • Admission to: Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue Guided Walking Tour in New York

  • English-speaking guide

  • Headphones

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick up and drop off

  • Transport

  • Accommodation

  • Meals and beverages

  • Other personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Additional Info

  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

  • Children will be charged the same rate as adults

  • This activity has no age limit

  • Free for children aged 0-3

  • Group size: 1-15 participant(s)

  • This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate

  • The tour will take place rain or shine

  • Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats

  • Walking shoes

  • For smooth entry, please refrain from wearing flip flops, shorts, tank tops, or sleeveless shirts

  • Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions

  • Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility

From$38.67Per Person

What's included in Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue Guided Walking Tour in New York

(Subject to Option Inclusions)
  • [Departure] 14:00, meet up at 764 Doris C Freedman Pl. Please meet your guide at the gold statue of General William T. Sherman on a horse, located on 5th Ave between 59th and 60th St, Manhattan. The exact address is: 764 Doris C. Freedman Pl..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
  • [Attraction/experience] Pulitzer Fountain
  • [Attraction/experience] Plaza Hotel
  • [Attraction/experience] Metropolitan Club
  • [Attraction/experience] Knickerbocker Club
  • [Attraction/experience] The Arsenal
  • [Attraction/experience] The Richard Morris Hunt Memorial
  • [Attraction/experience] The Frick Collection
  • [Attraction/experience] Little-known nugget
  • [Attraction/experience] Consulate General of France
  • [Attraction/experience] Albertine, Ukrainian Institute of America, The American Irish Historical Society, The Benjamin N. Duke House
  • [Return] 16:00, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue Guided Walking Tour in New York
Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue Guided Walking Tour in New York
Detailed frescoes and molding on the ceilings, reflecting the opulence of the Gilded Age
Detailed frescoes and molding on the ceilings, reflecting the opulence of the Gilded Age
One of the few remaining historic mansions on Fifth Avenue, rich in architectural beauty
One of the few remaining historic mansions on Fifth Avenue, rich in architectural beauty
Visitors listening intently as the guide discusses the intriguing stories of wealthy families
Visitors listening intently as the guide discusses the intriguing stories of wealthy families
Ornate mansion entrance on Fifth Avenue, highlighting the era’s lavish designs and grandeur
Ornate mansion entrance on Fifth Avenue, highlighting the era’s lavish designs and grandeur
Tour guide sharing fascinating historical insights about Fifth Avenue’s iconic Gilded Age architecture
Tour guide sharing fascinating historical insights about Fifth Avenue’s iconic Gilded Age architecture

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Explore Millionaire’s Row on a guided walking tour of Fifth Avenue’s Gilded Age mansions, both surviving and lost to time. Discover stunning architecture and captivating stories about the wealthy families, their deals, and the scandals that shaped this iconic era. While many mansions are now private residences or institutions, we’ll visit two that are open to the public. The tour is mostly outdoors, covering 1.3 miles. We’ll begin at the General Sherman statue, between 59th and 60th Streets, and end at the Met Museum on 80th Street. Experience the glamour and intrigue of the Gilded Age as you walk the very avenue where history was made

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How to get there

  • By car: From Rockefeller Center drive 6 minutes to golden statue of General William T. Sherman via Madison Avenue

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The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)