Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour in New York City
by Untapped New York
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Fifth Avenue in New York City was once lined with grand mansions built during the Gilded Age, reflecting the wealth and social status of the era's elite. This guided walking tour lasts about two hours and follows the route along Fifth Avenue where these homes once stood. Along the way, the guide shares stories about the architecture, art, and extravagant lifestyles of the residents. The tour passes by landmarks such as the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan and the oldest mansion remaining on Millionaire’s Row. Participants will also learn about the Frick Collection as the group strolls nearby and see a bookshop housed within a Fifth Avenue mansion. The walk includes stops at Central Park, the Arsenal, Central Park Zoo, Temple Emanu-El, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bergdorf Goodman, and the Ukrainian Institute of America. Ear pieces are provided so the guide can be heard clearly even at a distance. The tour is led by a local New Yorker who provides detailed commentary throughout the walk. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fifth Avenue
Walk along Fifth Avenue as it appeared during the Gilded Age, when it was lined with grand mansions owned by millionaires.
20 min
Central Park
Visit Central Park, an urban park located between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan.
10 min
The Arsenal
Stop at The Arsenal located at 830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065.
10 min
Central Park Zoo
See the Central Park Zoo at East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021.
10 min
Temple Emanu-El
Visit Temple Emanu-El at 1 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065.
10 min
Frick Collection
Pass by the Frick Collection located at 1 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021.
10 min
Albertine
See Albertine at 972 5th Ave, New York, NY 10075, a bookshop inside a Fifth Avenue mansion.
10 min
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Visit the area near The Metropolitan Museum of Art at 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028.
10 min
Central Park
Return to Central Park, the urban green space between the Upper West and Upper East Sides.
10 min
Bergdorf Goodman
View Bergdorf Goodman, a well-known luxury department store.
10 min
Ukrainian Institute of America
See the Ukrainian Institute of America at 2 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075.
10 min
Meeting point
The tour starts at the gold statue of General William T. Sherman on a horse, located on 5th Ave between 59th and 60th St, Manhattan. The exact address is: 764 Doris C Freedman Pl. Your guide will hold an "Untapped New York" sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour in New York City
by Untapped New York
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$78Overview
Fifth Avenue in New York City was once lined with grand mansions built during the Gilded Age, reflecting the wealth and social status of the era's elite. This guided walking tour lasts about two hours and follows the route along Fifth Avenue where these homes once stood. Along the way, the guide shares stories about the architecture, art, and extravagant lifestyles of the residents. The tour passes by landmarks such as the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan and the oldest mansion remaining on Millionaire’s Row. Participants will also learn about the Frick Collection as the group strolls nearby and see a bookshop housed within a Fifth Avenue mansion. The walk includes stops at Central Park, the Arsenal, Central Park Zoo, Temple Emanu-El, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bergdorf Goodman, and the Ukrainian Institute of America. Ear pieces are provided so the guide can be heard clearly even at a distance. The tour is led by a local New Yorker who provides detailed commentary throughout the walk. Gratuities are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fifth Avenue
Walk along Fifth Avenue as it appeared during the Gilded Age, when it was lined with grand mansions owned by millionaires.
20 min
Central Park
Visit Central Park, an urban park located between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan.
10 min
The Arsenal
Stop at The Arsenal located at 830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065.
10 min
Central Park Zoo
See the Central Park Zoo at East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021.
10 min
Temple Emanu-El
Visit Temple Emanu-El at 1 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065.
10 min
Frick Collection
Pass by the Frick Collection located at 1 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021.
10 min
Albertine
See Albertine at 972 5th Ave, New York, NY 10075, a bookshop inside a Fifth Avenue mansion.
10 min
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Visit the area near The Metropolitan Museum of Art at 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028.
10 min
Central Park
Return to Central Park, the urban green space between the Upper West and Upper East Sides.
10 min
Bergdorf Goodman
View Bergdorf Goodman, a well-known luxury department store.
10 min
Ukrainian Institute of America
See the Ukrainian Institute of America at 2 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075.
10 min
Meeting point
The tour starts at the gold statue of General William T. Sherman on a horse, located on 5th Ave between 59th and 60th St, Manhattan. The exact address is: 764 Doris C Freedman Pl. Your guide will hold an "Untapped New York" sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.