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Private Walking tour: Jews of the Gilded Age: 5th Ave Mansions

Private Walking tour: Jews of the Gilded Age: 5th Ave Mansions

Overview

Since the early days of the United States, 5th Avenue has been a desired address. However, since the creation of Central Park, 5th Avenue became the elite address where the rich and famous hired the greatest architects to compete over who could outdo their peers. We are left with a 100+ years of art, gossip, and hilarity. These families laid the groundwork of the American Jewish community.

We'll start by the Plaza Hotel at the southeastern corner of Central Park and walk up 5th Avenue with stops along the main drag, in the park, and along side streets. We'll finish at the Jewish Museum (formerly the Warburg Mansion) at 92nd Street and 5th Avenue.

City: New York City

Sat 01 Nov

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Starting at $478.73

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Sat 01 Nov

Starting at $478.73

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Grand Army Plaza

Here we will introduce the Gilded Age and how 5th Avenue became the premier address for Manhattan's High Society

Temple Emanu-El

The largest synagogue in North America. Also, the site of the Mrs. Astor mansion, where an invite meant you were somebody in the New York City upper echelon.

Central Park Zoo

An old U.S. military armory and one of few existing structures to be included in Central Park's design. Here, a zoo began from the exotic pets the wealthy of 5th Avenue would set free in the park as they tired of the novelty.

Alice in Wonderland Statue

A fun photo-op to enjoy the recreational and restorative powers of Central Park.

Ukrainian Institute of America

A look at the majestic French Gothic revival architecture of C.P.H. Gilbert icon which heavily influenced many mansions through Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Neue Galerie

The modern German and Austrian art collection has dramatic stories of Klimpt pieces' survival as jaw-dropping as any of sagas of the 20th Century.

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Andrew Carnegie's old mansion, for him a garden cottage...

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

One of the world's great urban views over one of it's wealthiest zip codes.

The Jewish Museum

The old Warburg Mansion played a critical role in the great events of the 20th Century.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (1)

fran_s

Nov 2022

Hi we actually changed tours and do the lower east Jewish experience tour with Jonathan We had a great time and would highly recommend him Fran schachter

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thanks so much for your flexibility! I am so glad it all worked out!