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Fifth Avenue Mansions: Gilded Age Secrets Tour
4.9
202 Ratings
New York
Step back in time and explore the opulent world of Gilded Age wealth on a Fifth Avenue Mansions Tour. Discover the largest single residence in Manhattan, hear outrageous stories of luxury, and visit iconic landmarks along Millionaire’s Row.
Step back in time and explore the opulent world of Gilded Age wealth on a Fifth Avenue Mansions Tour. Discover the largest single residence in Manhattan, hear outrageous stories of luxury, and visit iconic landmarks along Millionaire’s Row.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fifth Avenue - Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street.
- Fifth Avenue - Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street.
What's Included
- Ear pieces for crystal-clear guide commentary.
- Guided walking tour with a local expert.
- Ear pieces for crystal-clear guide commentary.
- Guided walking tour with a local expert.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Discover the grandeur of the most enormous individual residence ever constructed in Manhattan
- Absorb the extraordinary tales of Gilded Age opulence, structural design, and fine arts on Fifth Avenue while leisurely walking down the very same Avenue where they took place
- Get acquainted with some of the hidden mysteries behind the renowned Frick…
- Discover the grandeur of the most enormous individual residence ever constructed in Manhattan
- Absorb the extraordinary tales of Gilded Age opulence, structural design, and fine arts on Fifth Avenue while leisurely walking down the very same Avenue where they took place
- Get acquainted with some of the hidden mysteries behind the renowned Frick Collection as you pass by
- Stumble upon a unique bookstore nestled in a Fifth Avenue mansion
- Unearth one of the final remaining single resident mansions on Fifth Avenue
- Explore the most ancient building on Millionaire’s Row, Fifth Avenue
Location
764 Doris C Freedman Pl
Doris C Freedman Place
The tour starts at the gold statue of General William T. Sherman on a horse, located on 5th Ave between 59th and 60th St, Manhattan. The exact address is: 764 Doris C Freedman Pl. Your guide will hold an "Untapped New York" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(202 Ratings)
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Teacherbethj
Jul 21, 2025
Gilded tour - Great tour with such an informative guide. Really enjoyed it
The guide was conscious to try and keep us out of the harsh sun.
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422edwinad
Jul 14, 2025
This tour of gilded age architecture will be of value to anyone interested in that period in NYC - Our guide Bill was very knowledgeable. It was obvious he did his research and knew a lot about the architecture, the homes, history and the people who lived here. He communicated in a clear and articulate way. The walk up Fifth Avenue alongside Central Park was a pleasant route.
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Barbara1664
Jun 27, 2025
Great walking tour - Richard was very knowledgeable about NYC during the gilded age. We enjoyed the walking tour very much. We walked inside two buildings that were built during the 1800’s. The rest of the tour was walking past buildings and finding out about their history.
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847karinh
Jun 23, 2025
Informative tour - Very informative tour. The guide was very experienced, spoke clearly and provided a great number of interesting historical stories.
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Margaret_a
Jun 21, 2025
Be ready to walk! Very... - Be ready to walk! Very good overview of the time period, architecture, and locale. Our guide was knowledgeable and organized.
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Deborah_f
Jun 21, 2025
Gilded Mansions Tour A Must Do! - The tour was so informative & fascinating. Buildings I’ve walked by over the years now have a story & sense of history. The 2 hours flew by! Tour guide was awsome!!
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897jeanettek
Jun 20, 2025
A lively, interesting tout. - Richard provided pictures from the distant past both interior and exterior which fostered even greater understanding of the life and times of the characters of the era. His knowledge is so extensive but presented in a very understandable sequence. It was a very good tour
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C2263ixnickc
Jun 16, 2025
Great experience! Would definitely recommend! - Despite the rain, our guide Richard was fantastic. He had the perfect blend of interesting information and conversational tidbits and facts. We had a lot of fun and would definitely recommend it to any group interested in that time of New York.
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Sandra_w
Jun 28, 2025
Need more volume - Get up close to the docent. We couldn’t hear all she had to say a lot due to ambient noises such as traffic. We needed amplification or ear pieces. What we saw was interesting as we learned about NYC historical individuals.
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Ritamc2976so
Jul 6, 2025
Very average - I don't really care to hear about what buildings previously stood on a site. - Our guide was great - but the tour itself was just averge - below. We didn't have headphones because they ran out. Hard to hear her with all the traffic etc. She said we would receive a partial refund, and took our names at the end of the tour. I sent an email also - but never heard anything. I wouldnt recommend it.
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