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Private Tour New York City in the Gilded Age: A History of High Society

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Private Tour New York City in the Gilded Age A History of High Society
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Gilded Age–era New York—and learn all about the ruthless robber barons and self-made magnates who defined the time period—on this private walking tour. Pick between several start times, meet your guide on Fifth Avenue, and set off on foot. You’ll stroll down Millionaire’s Row, will discover museums and social clubs, and will learn more about the city’s past.
  • Discover a new side of New York on a Gilded Age tour of the city
  • Glimpse historic mansions, museums, social clubs, and more
  • This private tour ensures a completely personalized experience
  • Your historian guide’s narration will bring the city’s past to life

What's Included

  • Expert licenced guide
  • Private personalized tour
  • Gratuties

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

    Meet your guide by the Pulitzer Fountain in front of the Plaza Hotel

End point

  • Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
    2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128, USA

    The tour ends in front of the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum

What To Expect

Fifth Avenue

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park (Pass By)

Fifth Avenue (Pass By)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Pass By)

Museum Mile (Pass By)

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • 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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Smart, warm tour leader Kevin is a font of interesting info! We would go on any tour he was leading in the future—
Molly_M, Apr 2024
Architectural, historical, sociological and business insights all elegantly woven together. We had read a good deal about the gilded age and had walked that stretch of fifth avenue countless times, but we will never see either the same way again. Totally mind- expanding—and fun!
Wonderful Experience
James_a, Mar 2024
Kevin was an outstanding guide. The tour was well paced and filled with amazing information. He made it interesting for my history buff husband and my 16 year old granddaughter. Kevin not only shared history but movie and book and TV recommendations. I am already looking at the website for our next adventure.
Great Gilded Age Tour
Anthony_S, Mar 2024
The walk up 5th Avenue was pleasant and got to see and hear a lot of history regarding the Gilded Age.
Gilded age tour
Karen_B, Nov 2023
We had the greatest tour of the gilded age and the history behind it!! Kevin was so informative! Definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour!!!
Great Gilded Age tour
Tony_C, Nov 2023
Kevin was informative and entertaining. He was very considerate minimizing the effects of a breezy, chilly day. The tour was nicely paced. It was a terrific experience! Thanks, Kevin!
Great tour!
Janet_T, Sep 2023
Great Gilded Age tour with Dan. So knowledgeable and Interesting. Highly recommend this tour. An interesting time in New York history.
Excellent!
Marisa_G, May 2023
Dan was a wonderful, insightful, knowledgeable historian! We learned quite a bit of history and had many laughs! Thank you.
Dan brought the Gilded Age to Life!
Suzi_G, Mar 2023
Learning more about the Gilded Age and the stories behind the remaining buildings. Dan was a wonderful Guide! Very knowledgeable and professional. He adapted our tour to the very cold blustery weather which was really thoughtful. I would highly recommend Dan and would certainly enjoy taking another tour with him!
Amazing experience!
Niki_M, Feb 2023
Kevin is an amazing guide! So knowledgeable and entertaining! Totally and completely worth it!!!! I can’t wait to visit New York again with Kevin as our guide!
Incredibly knowledgeable...
Teresa_B, Dec 2022
Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly guide. The length of the tour was perfect and we learned so much. We would recommend highly!!!
Fantastic Historical Tour
Courtney_K, Jul 2022
Kevin was our guide and he was wonderful. Very informative and interesting. He knows how to keep the stories and points flowing as you walk along Central Park. Highly recommend!
Guilted Age Tour
Michelle_B, May 2022
Learning the history of the tycoons who built their mansions on 5th Avenue. Our guide Kevin was awesome. Very knowledgeable and well versed in history

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

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