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Fifth Avenue Mansions: Gilded Age Secrets Tour
4.9
151 Ratings
New York
Step back in time and explore the opulent world of Gilded Age wealth on a Fifth Avenue Mansions Tour. Discover the largest single residence in Manhattan, hear outrageous stories of luxury, and visit iconic landmarks along Millionaire’s Row.
Step back in time and explore the opulent world of Gilded Age wealth on a Fifth Avenue Mansions Tour. Discover the largest single residence in Manhattan, hear outrageous stories of luxury, and visit iconic landmarks along Millionaire’s Row.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fifth Avenue - Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street.
- Fifth Avenue - Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street.
What's Included
- Ear pieces for crystal-clear guide commentary.
- Guided walking tour with a local expert.
- Ear pieces for crystal-clear guide commentary.
- Guided walking tour with a local expert.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Discover the grandeur of the most enormous individual residence ever constructed in Manhattan
- Absorb the extraordinary tales of Gilded Age opulence, structural design, and fine arts on Fifth Avenue while leisurely walking down the very same Avenue where they took place
- Get acquainted with some of the hidden mysteries behind the renowned Frick…
- Discover the grandeur of the most enormous individual residence ever constructed in Manhattan
- Absorb the extraordinary tales of Gilded Age opulence, structural design, and fine arts on Fifth Avenue while leisurely walking down the very same Avenue where they took place
- Get acquainted with some of the hidden mysteries behind the renowned Frick Collection as you pass by
- Stumble upon a unique bookstore nestled in a Fifth Avenue mansion
- Unearth one of the final remaining single resident mansions on Fifth Avenue
- Explore the most ancient building on Millionaire’s Row, Fifth Avenue
Location
764 Doris C Freedman Pl
Doris C Freedman Place
The tour starts 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. Your guide will hold an "Untapped New York" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(151 Ratings)
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N4247nfkarenf
Dec 17, 2024
Guilded Age! - Bill Shaffer was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable and easy to listen to. He answered all our questions and even gave some tips on navigating Central Park. Highly recommend!
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885reginaldm
Dec 2, 2024
Ask for Richard-Gilded age Tour - Richard was an amazing tour host. Really opened the Gilded Age experience with his knowledge. My favorite was the Astor mansion was got replaced by Temple Emmanuel.
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Reginald_m
Dec 2, 2024
Gilded Age Comes Alive in 21st Century - Information was fantastic. Viewer of the Glided Age TV series and this tour expanded my ability to interact with some of the show’s content.
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Reganheather
Nov 30, 2024
Just Do It! - An excellent and particularly informative walking tour! Great pacing with a couple of well timed indoor breaks! Extremely knowledgeable tour leader! Untapped New York never disappoints!
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Diane_m
Nov 25, 2024
Highlight of our New York trip - Going into the actual houses to be able to see the workmanship and architecture of that time. Also, I enjoyed hearing all of the stories of each owner of the individual homes
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Annawb3
Nov 25, 2024
Highly Recommend - This was the best tour! Highly recommend it to anyone. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and we had the best time!
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Purplevelvet
Nov 13, 2024
Interesting walking tour of 5th Ave mansions - Great tour. Our guide, Riannon, was wonderful. Funny, witty, and super knowledgable. The group of 20 or so of us walked with her for about 20 blocks on and near 5th Avenue while she told us stories about the mansions as we walked. She also showed us photos of many of the famous owners of the mansions on her i-pad. I learned alot and I thought I was somewhat knowledgable anout this period in history (late 1800's-1920's). A highlight of our NYC trip.
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Matthew_o
Nov 12, 2024
Great stories about the... - Great stories about the Gilded Age in New York, told without slanted commentary and lots of anecdotes.
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Skb220
Nov 12, 2024
Great 2 hours - Bill was incredibly knowledgeable and excelleny guide!
Highly recommend :) Was a great way to enjoy a beautiful Fall day in NYC
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Frankde3976mh
Nov 17, 2024
Review of Mansions of the Gilded Age - Very good time. Richard was a wealth of knowledge and a patient, considerate guide. The tour starts at 59th and moves up 5th Avenue to the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. The weather was perfect for the walk. The tour provides background on the history of the Gilded Age, the families, and their palatial homes. It's a great way to spend a couple of hours in the City.
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