• 1 E 78th St - The tour begins with an exterior view of this mansion, offering insights into the owner, architects, and an introduction to the Gilded Age and New York Society.
• 972 5th Ave - Step inside this mansion to uncover a scandalous tale involving the architect.
• 991 5th Ave - Discover how the ex-wife of a previous owner became a trailblazer for women in America.
• 2 E 79th St - Learn about a former owner’s imprisonment due to a major American scandal, the connection of two reclusive owners to a prominent figure in early New York history, and the preservation of this stunning building.
• 1009 5th Ave - Uncover a surprising fact about the mansion’s size and how a former owner’s legacy provides full scholarships to a top American university.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Explore the Met Gala and the museum’s delightful ties to Gilded Age glamour.
• 1040 5th Ave - Discover how a renowned former resident played a crucial role in saving one of the most iconic Gilded Age buildings from demolition.
• Neue Galerie - Learn about the Vanderbilt connection to this building and how the Vanderbilts rose to become America’s wealthiest and most influential family.
• 2 E 91st St - Explore how the mansion’s owner was a pioneer in American philanthropy, contributing to science education, the arts, and peace.
• 1 E 91st St - Discover the surprising links between the building’s owner and celebrities like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and The Jonas Brothers.
• 1109 5th Ave - Hear the story of how the building’s owner defied New York society’s warnings and proceeded with construction.

• Access to historical mansions

• Snacks
• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

This is the sole Gilded Age Mansions tour in New York City endorsed by Condé Nast Traveler magazine and recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the top 10 most unique experiences in New York City.

Scandals! Murder! Romantic Architecture! Explore some of the few remaining Gilded Age mansions on Fifth Avenue and discover the stories of the individuals who lived in and designed these architectural wonders. Perfect for fans of the HBO series, The Gilded Age.

As America’s new millionaires vied to possess the most elaborate mansion near the newly established Central Park, they invested substantial amounts to employ architects inspired by European palaces to create structures unlike anything seen before in America.

Listen to tales of power, greed, love, and generosity from an era when America was rapidly becoming one of the wealthiest and most influential nations in the world. Please note, tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art are not included.

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