Private Tour New York City in the Gilded Age: A History of High Society

5.0 (133 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
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Overview

Explore the history of high society along Fifth Avenue on a private guided tour through one of the worlds most exclusive neighborhoods. Uncover the real-life stories of some of the most notable self-made magnates of the American Industrial Revolution, from rags to riches, ruthless robber barons and the philanthropists who left lasting legacies. Travel through millionaire’s row to see, lavish mansions, elite private social clubs, fine art museums and cultural institutions.

What's included

  • Expert licenced guide
  • Private personalized tour
  • Gratuties

What to expect

  1. Fifth Avenue
    15m
    The tour begins on New York's most fashionable avenue at the divide between it's commercial and residential neighborhoods
  2. Central Park
    Pass by
    Masterpiece of landscape and architecture
  3. Fifth Avenue
    Pass by
    One of the world's most exclusive addresses
  4. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Pass by
    Home to the greatest art collection in the Western Hemisphere
  5. Museum Mile
    Pass by
    Home to a wealth of fine art museums and cultural institutions.
  6. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
    Pass by
    Former mansion of an iconic American magnate

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the south side of the
General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
in Grand Army Plaza New York, NY

End point

The tour ends in front of the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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