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    Explore Gilded Age Mansions on Fifth Avenue, NYC

    Walk Fifth Avenue’s Gilded Age mansions with a private local guide

    4.9 stars• 228 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 10 people

    Includes

    Guide, earpieces

    Highlights

    Stroll Fifth Avenue’s Millionaire’s Row and hear stories of Gilded Age wealth, architecture, and art. Peek inside two mansions and see what remains of grand residences that once lined the avenue.

    • Meet at the gold General William Sherman statue on 5th Ave
    • See the footprint of Manhattan’s largest single residence ever built
    • Learn secrets of the Frick Collection as you walk by
    • Step inside two Fifth Avenue mansions now used for new purposes
    • End near The Metropolitan Museum of Art at 79th Street

    What's Included

    • English-language walking tour with a local New Yorker guide
    • Earpieces for each guest

    Things to know

    You’ll walk about 2 miles, mostly outdoors, on flat ground. Bring comfortable shoes.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund for cancellations made more than 72 hours before the tour. No refunds for late arrivals, no-shows, or cancellations within 72 hours of the tour start time.

    Product ID: GQS898

    FAQs

    Yes. The tour runs on flat ground and is ADA accessible.

    Bring comfortable shoes.

    The tour runs rain or shine. Dress accordingly.

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    Private Tour

    $420

    $420 up to 10 guests, $42 per additional guest

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    Review summary

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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Our group had such a fantastic tour!

    Photo of Mariclare Rethore

    Mariclare Rethore

    August 26, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Our group had such a fantastic tour!

    Photo of Mariclare Rethore

    Mariclare Rethore

    August 26, 2026

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