Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York

Overview

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.

City: New York City

Thu 24 Apr

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Starting at $40.00

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Thu 24 Apr

Starting at $40.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Access to mansions

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

We go inside and learn about the Met Gala and how the Met has an fun connection to Gilded Age glamor.

Neue Galerie

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (403)

Angela_E

Mar 2025

Matthew was very knowledgeable and kind. His presentation was excellent and entertaining! We really enjoyed it! If you enjoy the show The Guilded Age and have an interest in the history of New York, I highly recommend this tour!

Andrew_F

Mar 2025

Matthew was very knowledgeable, friendly, and kept us engaged. We hope to do another tour with him in the future.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

I’m glad you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for your review!

midgatravel

Mar 2025

Matthew was an excellent guide ! Energetic , informative and entertaining . It was a gorgeous day to walk and view beautiful homes and learn their history .