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

4.9 (19 reviews) 1 h 20 min – 1 h 40 min Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 20 min – 1 h 40 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Start your journey outside the exclusive Metropolitan Club, founded by JP Morgan, symbolizing the opulence of the Gilded Age elite.
Fifth Avenue

Passing by

Stroll along Fifth Avenue, the world's most prestigious address, lined with grand mansions and luxury boutiques.
Stop 3

Passing by

Pass by the Knickerbocker Club, a private social club synonymous with the elite of New York City.
Central Park

Passing 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
The Arsenal

Passing by

Admire The Arsenal, a historic building that once served as a military arsenal and now houses the Central Park Conservancy.
Stop 6

Passing by

Pass by the Beekman Mansion, another magnificent example of Gilded Age architecture, once home to prominent New York families.
Stop 7

Passing by

See the Emily Thorn Vanderbilt Sloane White Mansion, a splendid edifice that reflects the wealth and social status of its former owners.
Frick Collection

Passing 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.
Stop 9

Passing 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.
Stop 10

Passing by

Admire the Herbert N Strauss House, an architectural gem that exemplifies the grandeur and elegance of the Gilded Age era.
Stop 11

Passing by

See the Edward S Harkness House, a historic landmark that showcases the architectural splendor of New York's Upper East Side.
Madison Avenue

Passing by

Wander along Madison Avenue, a bustling thoroughfare renowned for its upscale shops, luxury boutiques, and elegant storefronts.
Stop 13

Passing by

Discover the legacy of Stuyvesant Fish, a prominent figure in New York's social and political circles during the Gilded Age era.
Stop 14

Passing 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.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Passing 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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

3. Create an account

4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

5. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]