Walk Fifth Avenue’s Gilded Age mansions and Millionaires’ Row stories
2 hours
Up to 10 people
Guided walking tour
Explore Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age on an expert-led walking tour of Millionaires’ Row. See what survived, what vanished, and how iconic mansions were repurposed.
Public tours: Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before start; no refunds within 24 hours, for late arrivals, or no-shows. Private tours: Full refund if you cancel more than 72 hours before start; no refunds within 72 hours, for late arrivals, or no-shows.
Product ID: 7ZUZK5
This tour is 2 hours long.
It ends at 79th Street by the Met Museum.
Approximately 2 miles.
The tour starts at the gold statue of General William Sherman on a horse, located on 5th Ave between 59th and 60th St, Manhattan
New York history comes alive on these tours, with guides like Richard, Ross, Justin, Laura, and Pete consistently earning praise for their depth of knowledge and engaging storytelling. From the Gilded Age mansions of the Upper East Side to the hidden details of Grand Central Terminal and the Woolworth Building, the tours cover fascinating corners of the city that most visitors never think to explore. Groups of mixed ages seem to enjoy these experiences equally, and several reviewers noted that the content never feels dumbed down or padded out. The guides are clearly passionate about their subjects and happy to field questions along the way. If you're looking for a tour that feels more like a conversation with a knowledgeable local than a scripted walk, this one delivers.
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