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

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

Overview

Explore the history of high society along Fifth Avenue on a private guided tour through one of the worlds most exclusive neighborhoods. Uncover the real-life stories of some of the most notable self-made magnates of the American Industrial Revolution, from rags to riches, ruthless robber barons and the philanthropists who left lasting legacies. Travel through millionaire’s row to see, lavish mansions, elite private social clubs, fine art museums and cultural institutions.

City: New York City

Sat 20 Dec

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Starting at $150.00

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Sat 20 Dec

Starting at $150.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Expert licenced guide

Private personalized tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Fifth Avenue

The tour begins on New York's most fashionable avenue at the divide between it's commercial and residential neighborhoods

Central Park

Masterpiece of landscape and architecture

Fifth Avenue

One of the world's most exclusive addresses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Home to the greatest art collection in the Western Hemisphere

Museum Mile

Home to a wealth of fine art museums and cultural institutions.

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Former mansion of an iconic American magnate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (103)

Stay12298012741

May 2024

Don is an exceptional and knowledgeable guide. Even more important, he is fun, friendly, and very considerate of our needs and interests.

V7157KZdianej

May 2024

This is the 2nd tour with owner, Kevin Draper. We did the Gilded Age starting from the Plaza and ending at the Cooper Hewitt Museum. The 2 hours flew by and we learned so much about the city that we live in. Kevin has an unbelievable amount of knowledge and is so enthusiastic about sharing. We will continue to use his company for all of our future tours, which we will be scheduling. A++++ experience. Diane Johnson

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May 2024

Although not the cheapest of activities, the private tour was really great because first of all, if one is running a couple minutes late, the tour guide isn't going to leave. Second, we could sneak into The Plaza for a quick bathroom break and intro to the age without anybody noticing. And Third, the tour is easily customized to our interests. There is a great deal of material one could cover on a Gilded Age tour, so it's wonderful to have the tour guide zero in on exactly what you want to get out of the tour and provide that information to you in a well thought-out manner.