Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
Scandals! Murder! Romance Architecture! Come step inside some of the few remaining Gilded Age mansions of Fifth Avenue and learn about the people who lived in and designed these masterpieces. If you're a fan of the HBO show The Gilded Age, you'll love this tour. During the Gilded Age New York City became home to the greatest concentration of wealth in human history. As America's new millionaires competed with each other to see who could have the most ornate mansion alongside the newly created Central Park they spent vast sums of money to hire architects inspired by European palaces to build structures the likes of which had never been seen in America. These men and women were as fascinating and complex as the homes they inhabited and we'll hear stories of power, greed, love and generosity from a time when America was quickly becoming one of the richest and most powerful countries in the world.
Departure Point
- We will meet you on the steps at the building at 1 East 78th street. Right on 78th street, just off 5th avenue.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 1 E 78th St
1 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075
Our first mansion, we go into the mansion learn about the owner, architects and get an introduction to the Gilded Age and New York Society
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 972 5th Ave
972 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10075
We go inside the mansion and hear a scandalous story about the architect.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 991 5th Ave
991 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028
We learn about how the ex-wife of a former owner was a pioneer for women in America.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 2 E 79th St
2 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
We learn why one of the former owners went to prison for one of the biggest scandals in American history, how two reclusive owners had a link to one of the most famous men in early New York history, and how this beautiful building was saved from destruction.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1009 5th Ave
1009 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028
We discover a surprise about the size of this mansion and how a former owner left a gift that helps many students get a full scholarship to one of the best universities in America.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave, , New York City, New York
We go inside and learn about the Met Gala and how the Met has an fun connection to Gilded Age glamor.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1040 5th Ave
1040 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028
We learn how a famous former resident helped save one of the most famous and beautiful Gilded Age buildings from being destroyed.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Neue Galerie
1048 5th Ave, , New York City, New York
We learn the Vanderbilt connection to this building and discover how the Vanderbilts became the richest family in America and one of the most influential.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 2 E 91st St
2 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128
We discover how the owner of this mansion was a pioneer in philanthropy in America and contributed to science education, the arts and peace.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1 E 91st St
1 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128
We learn how the owner of this building has a surprising connection to Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and The Jonas brothers.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: 1109 5th Ave
1109 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10128
We hear how the owner of this building was warned not to build it, but defied New York society and built it anyway.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Access to mansions
Voucher Info
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