When we are in New York, my wife and I always seek out a tour that is both informative and entertaining. We scheduled a Gilded Age private tour and were treated to one of the best tours we ever had of New York. Our guide, Kevin Draper, was witty, informative, funny, and had a depth of knowledge that was incredible. Despite living in the New York for several years and actively consuming everything historical, we were blown away by the sites he took us to visit and the stories he told, often in places we had passed by hundreds of times without taking notice. Kevin’s Gilded Age tour took us on a journey through the wealth of earlier New York, touring the opulent mansions built by robber barons and learning about sometimes little-known motivations the wealthy had for leaving a certain legacy for the city. Hearing the stories opened our eyes to the amazing history that is still visible to the seeking observer. Kevin’s tour transported us back to a different time and counts as one of the best and most enjoyable afternoons my wife and I ever had in New York. If you are a history buff or just looking for an amazing experience, I cannot recommend Kevin and New York Historical Tours highly enough. We are definitely booking another tour on our next trip back.