5th Avenue Private Walking Tour: Gilded Age Mansions
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Explore the opulent Gilded Age mansions on a private walking tour of 5th Avenue. Discover the history, art, and gossip behind these iconic addresses.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Expert guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
5th Avenue has been a coveted location since the inception of the United States. The formation of Central Park, however, propelled it to a premium address where top-notch architects were engaged by the affluent and renowned to outshine their contemporaries. What we see now is the result of over a century’s worth of fascinating art, gossip, and mirth.
We’ll initiate our journey from the Plaza Hotel situated on the southeastern corner of Central Park and stride up along 5th Avenue, pausing at major spots, in the park, and on the adjoining streets. Our trail concludes approximately at the intersection of 92nd Street and 5th Avenue.
Location
Pulitzer Fountain
Central Park South
In front of the Pulitzer Fountain
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Alka_g
Mar 19, 2023
The Gilded Age comes to life - Billy was great! Interesting, fun, patient (our train to the city made us late) and overall great tour guide.
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