A Gilded Age Audio Guide: New York's Millionaire Row

5.0 (20 reviews) New York City, USA
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Duration1h 20m - 1h 40m
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Overview

On this self-guided audio tour, you will admire the architecture and savour the scandals of Fifth Avenue’s old money set. Hear from Emmy-nominated storyteller Tom Darbyshire of TellBetter Tours, who takes audio walking tours to a new level—less dry facts, more juicy stories.

Opposite New York’s Central Park is the world’s most prestigious address: Fifth Avenue, where grand mansions were built by Gilded Age robber barons and their heirs.

As you stroll along Millionaire’s Row and Museum Mile, I’ll share extraordinary stories of love and loss, epic battles over status, and deliciously petty squabbles over the rules that governed society in the late 1800s.

Every mansion has its story, and we bring them to life in dramatic fashion, with voice actors and immersive sound design that puts you in the ballrooms, carriages and clubs of the Gilded Age elite. No other Gilded Age tour, recorded or live, packs as much detail and drama into one thrilling experience.

What's included

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Start your journey outside the exclusive Metropolitan Club, founded by JP Morgan, symbolizing the opulence of the Gilded Age elite.
  2. Fifth Avenue
    Pass by
    Stroll along Fifth Avenue, the world's most prestigious address, lined with grand mansions and luxury boutiques.
  3. Pass by
    Pass by the Knickerbocker Club, a private social club synonymous with the elite of New York City.
  4. Central Park
    Pass by
    Catch a glimpse of Central Park, a serene oasis in the heart of the bustling city, providing a peaceful retreat for the wealthy residents of Fifth Avenu
  5. The Arsenal
    Pass by
    Admire The Arsenal, a historic building that once served as a military arsenal and now houses the Central Park Conservancy.
  6. Pass by
    Pass by the Beekman Mansion, another magnificent example of Gilded Age architecture, once home to prominent New York families.
  7. Pass by
    See the Emily Thorn Vanderbilt Sloane White Mansion, a splendid edifice that reflects the wealth and social status of its former owners.
  8. Frick Collection
    Pass by
    Pass by The Frick Collection, a renowned art museum housed in the former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, showcasing a remarkable collection of European masterpieces.
  9. Pass by
    Pay homage to the Richard Morris Hunt Memorial, dedicated to the renowned architect who played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of New York City.
  10. Pass by
    Admire the Herbert N Strauss House, an architectural gem that exemplifies the grandeur and elegance of the Gilded Age era.
  11. Pass by
    See the Edward S Harkness House, a historic landmark that showcases the architectural splendor of New York's Upper East Side.
  12. Madison Avenue
    Pass by
    Wander along Madison Avenue, a bustling thoroughfare renowned for its upscale shops, luxury boutiques, and elegant storefronts.
  13. Pass by
    Discover the legacy of Stuyvesant Fish, a prominent figure in New York's social and political circles during the Gilded Age era.
  14. Pass by
    Pass by the James B Duke House, a magnificent mansion that once belonged to the tobacco tycoon and philanthropist, showcasing exquisite Beaux-Arts architecture.
  15. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Pass by
    End your tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world's largest and most prestigious art museums, showcasing a vast collection of masterpieces spanning thousands of years.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This TellBetter tour begins on East 60th Street, just east of Fifth Avenue, outside the gates of the Metropolitan Club.

End point

The tour ends at The Met.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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