Explore Jewish Gilded Age NYC Walking Tour
Walk the Upper East Side’s Jewish Gilded Age landmarks in 2 hours
Duration
2 hours
Includes
English guided tour
Highlights
Trace Jewish life on Manhattan’s Upper East Side from the 1870s to the early 1900s on a guided walking tour. Start at Temple Emanu-El and finish at the Jewish Museum while exploring stories of philanthropy, culture, and change.
- Meet the German-Jewish elites of Manhattan, including the Schiffs and Warburgs
- Learn how Jewish women shaped philanthropy and social reform
- See landmarks like Temple Emanu-El and the Jewish Museum
- Explore tradition and assimilation as Eastern European immigrants arrived
- Stroll past mansions and institutions tied to families like the Guggenheims and Lehmans
What's Included
- Guided tour in English
Things to know
Tips are not included. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Cancellation Policy
Public tours: Full refund for cancellations made more than 24 hours before the tour; no refunds for late arrivals, no-shows, or cancellations within 24 hours. Private tours: Full refund more than 72 hours before; no refunds within 72 hours.
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FAQs
Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Tips are not included. They are not mandatory but are appreciated.
Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide stays at the meeting location for the first 10 minutes of the tour; after that, the group starts moving and late arrivals may not be able to catch up. No refunds or exchanges are offered for missed tours due to late arrival.
Meeting details
Temple Emanu- EL Synagogue, 1 East 65th Street New York, NY (5th Ave and 65th Street)
