Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
Scandals! Murder! Romance Architecture!
Come step inside some of the few remaining Gilded Age mansions of Fifth Avenue and learn about the people who lived in and designed these masterpieces.If you're a fan of the HBO show The Gilded Age, you'll love this tour. During the Gilded Age New York City became home to the greatest concentration of wealth in human history. As America's new millionaires competed with each other to see who could have the most ornate mansion alongside the newly created Central Park they spent vast sums of money to hire architects inspired by European palaces to build structures the likes of which had never been seen in America.These men and women were as fascinating and complex as the homes they inhabited and we'll hear stories of power, greed, love and generosity from a time when America was quickly becoming one of the richest and most powerful countries in the world.
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1 E 78th St
Our first mansion, we go into the mansion learn about the owner, architects and get an introduction to the Gilded Age and New York Society
10 minutes972 5th Ave
We go inside the mansion and hear a scandalous story about the architect.
10 minutes991 5th Ave
We learn about how the ex-wife of a former owner was a pioneer for women in America.
5 minutes2 E 79th St
We learn why one of the former owners went to prison for one of the biggest scandals in American history, how two reclusive owners had a link to one of the most famous men in early New York history, and how this beautiful building was saved from destruction.
10 minutes1009 5th Ave
We discover a surprise about the size of this mansion and how a former owner left a gift that helps many students get a full scholarship to one of the best universities in America.
10 minutesThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
We go inside and learn about the Met Gala and how the Met has an fun connection to Gilded Age glamor.
10 minutes1040 5th Ave
We learn how a famous former resident helped save one of the most famous and beautiful Gilded Age buildings from being destroyed.
5 minutesNeue Galerie
We learn the Vanderbilt connection to this building and discover how the Vanderbilts became the richest family in America and one of the most influential.
5 minutes2 E 91st St
We discover how the owner of this mansion was a pioneer in philanthropy in America and contributed to science education, the arts and peace.
10 minutes1 E 91st St
We learn how the owner of this building has a surprising connection to Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and The Jonas brothers.
5 minutes1109 5th Ave
We hear how the owner of this building was warned not to build it, but defied New York society and built it anyway.
5 minutesIncluded
- Access to mansions
- Entry/Admission - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Not Included
- Snacks
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.