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Private Tour: New York City's Gilded Age History
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92 Ratings
New York
Uncover the captivating history of New York City's Gilded Age on a private tour. Explore the opulent mansions, social clubs, and cultural institutions of the city's elite. Discover the stories of self-made magnates, robber barons, and philanthropists who shaped this era of wealth and excess.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fifth Avenue - The tour starts on New York’s most stylish avenue, where commercial and residential areas meet.
- Central Park - A masterpiece of landscape design and architecture.
- Fifth Avenue - One of the most prestigious addresses in the world.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Houses the finest art collection in the Western Hemisphere.
- Museum Mile - Features numerous fine art museums and cultural institutions.
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum - Once the mansion of a famous American tycoon.
What's Included
- Expert licenced guide
- Private personalized tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuties
Additional Information
Embark on an exclusive, privately guided exploration of Fifth Avenue’s history, one of the world’s most privileged districts. Discover the true narratives of some of America’s most renowned self-made industrial moguls who journeyed from obscurity to wealth, the merciless tycoons, and the benefactors who bequeathed enduring endowments. Traverse through the lane of the affluent to observe opulent manors, elite private societies, prestigious art galleries, and cultural establishments.
Location
Pulitzer Fountain
Central Park South
Meet your guide by the Pulitzer Fountain in front of the Plaza Hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kimberly_m
May 21, 2024
Gilded Age NYC - Great Gilded Age tour with Brad yesterday. Brad is very knowledgeable and engaging. We loved learning about the people and families who inhabited NYC during this time period.
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Stay12298012741
May 17, 2024
Super tour - Don is an exceptional and knowledgeable guide. Even more important, he is fun, friendly, and very considerate of our needs and interests.
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V7157kzdianej
May 13, 2024
Gilded Age - 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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Px64
May 9, 2024
An excellent customized private tour - 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.
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Richardkg1842xw
May 7, 2024
Excellent, eloquent and friendly review with deep sense of history - Our guide Sara was excellent: well-informed, articulate, humorous, patient and friendly. Her descriptions were literally fit to print, and highly relevant to present times, culture, trends and current events.
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Emmawd896bb
Apr 27, 2024
great experience - Great tour. Very knowledgeable and personable guide. Learned so much about the time period and mansions. Appreciated the opportunity to sit in a couple of spots.
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Robin
Apr 14, 2024
Fun and informative tour even for native New Yorkers - Kevin, our guide was extremely knowledgeable . He was able to discuss the gilded age making it fun for the whole group. We had a great day. I have Kevin’s card and we will definitely book a tour again in the near future.
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Molly_m
Apr 10, 2024
Smart, warm tour leader Kevin is a font of interesting info! We would go on any tour he was leading in the future— - Architectural, historical, sociological and business insights all elegantly woven together. We had read a good deal about the gilded age and had walked that stretch of fifth avenue countless times, but we will never see either the same way again. Totally mind- expanding—and fun!
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James_a
Mar 11, 2024
Wonderful Experience - Kevin was an outstanding guide. The tour was well paced and filled with amazing information. He made it interesting for my history buff husband and my 16 year old granddaughter. Kevin not only shared history but movie and book and TV recommendations. I am already looking at the website for our next adventure.
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Anthony_s
Mar 5, 2024
Great Gilded Age Tour - The walk up 5th Avenue was pleasant and got to see and hear a lot of history regarding the Gilded Age.
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