New York City

Private Walking Tour: 5th Avenue and the Gilded Age Mansions

New York City, USA
Private Tour 5th Avenue and the Gilded Age Mansions of Millionaires Row
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

A byword for style since the early days of the United States, 5th Avenue is an iconic address. Learn how Central Park's creation shaped it and how Gilded Age titans hired world-class architects to transform it on this fascinating private walking tour. You'll leave with a handle on architectural styles and high society gossip, and see the site of mansions owned by the likes of Andrew Carnegie and Mrs Astor.
  • Get insights into 5th Avenue and Central Park you won't find in guidebooks
  • See buildings once owned by Andrew Carnegie, Felix M. Warburg, and more
  • Great choice for history buffs, architecture fans, and gossip girls too
  • Private tour means the guide can tailor the tour to your group's knowledge

What's Included

  • Expert Guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Pulitzer Fountain
    764 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA

    In front of the Pulitzer Fountain

End point

  • The Jewish Museum
    1109 5th Ave &, E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128, USA

    At the corner of 92nd Street and 5th Avenue

What To Expect

Grand Army Plaza

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple Emanu-El

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park Zoo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alice in Wonderland Statue

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ukrainian Institute of America (Pass By)

Neue Galerie (Pass By)

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (Pass By)

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Jewish Museum (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The Gilded Age comes to life
Alka_G, Mar 2023
Billy was great! Interesting, fun, patient (our train to the city made us late) and overall great tour guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
We couldn't agree more! So glad you had a wonderful time!

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per group (up to 15)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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