Private Walking Tour: 5th Avenue and the Gilded Age Mansions

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About this activity

Since the early days of the United States, 5th Avenue has been a desired address. However, since the creation of Central Park, 5th Avenue became the elite address where the rich and famous hired the greatest architects to compete over who could outdo their peers. We are left with a 100+ years of art, gossip, and hilarity.

We'll start by the Plaza Hotel at the southeastern corner of Central Park and walk up 5th Avenue with stops along the main drag, in the park, and along side streets. We'll finish at around 92nd Street and 5th Avenue.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Cicerone Travel

What is included

Included

Included: Expert Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Grand Army Plaza

20 min

Here we will introduce the Gilded Age and how 5th Avenue became the premier address for Manhattan's High Society
Temple Emanu-El

15 min

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

10 min

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

10 min

A fun photo-op to enjoy the recreational and restorative powers of Central Park.
Ukrainian Institute of America

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

Andrew Carnegie's old mansion, for him a garden cottage...
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

10 min Admission included

One of the world's great urban views over one of it's wealthiest zip codes.
The Jewish Museum

Passing by

The old Warburg Mansion played a critical role in the great events of the 20th Century.