Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
Did you know that the New York Public Library Main Branch is a prime example of Gilded Age architecture, and Grand Central Terminal is widely regarded as a quintessential Gilded Age building?
While almost all the interiors of the Fifth Avenue Gilded Age mansions are off-limits, this tour takes you inside these two magnificent New York City icons. We’ll also stop by the opulent J.P. Morgan House (now the Morgan Library & Museum), the grand Joseph Raphael De Lamar House (now the Polish Consulate General), and the distinctive James F.D. Lanier House (now for sale at $17.5 million).
As we stroll along these institutions and mansions, feeling their awe, we’ll also sample flavors that break every old law of Gilded Age stuffiness by tasting delicious Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Thai delights, such as onigiri, kimbap, dumplings, satay, and more.
Walk with a local New Yorker and explore!
What's included
Four savories and one dessert. Water included.
Soda and alcoholic beverages.
What to expect
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
30m
Bryant Park
Astor Hall
Treasures Department
Rose Main Reading Room
Grand Central Terminal
30m
Vanderbilt Hall
Four Faced Tiffany Clock
Main Concourse
Whispering Gallery
Park Avenue
Pass by
James F.D. Lanier Residence
Madison Avenue
Pass by
Joseph Raphael De Lamar House, now Consulate General of Poland, Jan Karski Corner.
Morgan Library
Pass by
Gilded Age J.P. Morgan Mansion, currently Morgan Library & Museum
Fifth Avenue
Pass by
Original Tiffany & Co. flagship store designed by Gilded Age architect Stanford White of McKim, Mead & White.
Empire State Building
Pass by
Exterior view with option to purchase access ticket.
Koreatown
30m
Enjoy delicious Korean food and treats with option to explore the area
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of William Cullen Bryant sculpture in Bryant Park. I’ll be wearing my “Guides Association of New York City” lanyard, which will have my license ID, and I’ll be holding an iPad displaying “Gilded Age Midtown Food Tour.”
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
