The Gilded Age: Fifth Avenue Millionaire Mansions Tour

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About this activity

Step into the world of New York's most affluent families during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This immersive walking tour takes you along Fifth Avenue's historic corridor, once home to the city's most extravagant mansions.

Highlights Include:

The Vanderbilt Mansion: Learn about the grand estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, once the largest private residence in NYC, now replaced by the Bergdorf Goodman building.
The Carnegie Mansion: Visit the former home of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, now the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, showcasing a vast collection of design artifacts.
The Frick Mansion: Explore the residence of Henry Clay Frick, housing The Frick Collection, renowned for its exceptional collection of European paintings and decorative arts
Other Notable Mansions: Stroll past the Payne Whitney House, the Felix M. Warburg House, and the Ogden Mills House, each with its own unique history and architectural charm.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Attractions4us LLC

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–102 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hear about the vanished Vanderbilt mansion and its legacy
Included: Walk along iconic Fifth Avenue and view other historic mansions
Included: Learn about New York’s Gilded Age elite and their lifestyles
Included: Discover hidden gems like the Payne Whitney House and the Jewish Museum
Included: Visit the Andrew Carnegie Mansion (Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum)
Included: Explore the Frick Collection Museum’s exterior and history

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Jewish Museum

Passing by

Felix M. Warburg House
Stop 2

Passing by

Payne Whitney House
Frick Collection

Passing by

Henry Clay Frick House
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Passing by

Carnegie Mansion-The Andrew Carnegie Mansion at 2 East 91st Street is open to the public as the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Main Entrance of Central Park: Meet your guide at the Main Entrance of Central Park, located at the southeast corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. The entrance is easily accessible via subway and taxi and is a prominent landmark to start your journey into New York’s history.

End point

Main Entrance of Central Park: Meet your guide at the Main Entrance of Central Park, located at the southeast corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. The entrance is easily accessible via subway and taxi and is a prominent landmark to start your journey into New York’s history.