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Explore the opulent Gilded Age mansions along Fifth Avenue, where the wealth of historical figures like Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Carnegie shaped New York City's skyline. This engaging walking tour takes you past exquisite exteriors of grand residences, sharing the fascinating stories behind their architecture and the influential families who inhabited them. Starting at East 70th Street and concluding at East 91 Street, this 2-hour experience offers a unique glimpse into the lavish lifestyles of the past without entering the homes themselves. Perfect for history lovers and architecture enthusiasts alike.
- 2-hour walking tour covering approximately one mile on the Upper East Side
- Discover Gilded Age stories and the architectural styles of iconic mansions, including the Frick Collection and the Duke House
- Led by engaging guides with expertise in Gilded Age history
- Ideal for adults and children over 8 years old, no entry into mansions included
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at East 70th Street & Fifth Avenue and ends at 2 East 91st Street. (we will send you complete details when you sign up).
The tour ends at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
Itinerary
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Frick Collection (Pass by)
Once the private residence of Henry Clay Frick, now one of the city’s greatest art museums.
Admission ticket free -
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (Pass by)
Former home of Andrew Carnegie, who described the 64-room mansion as “modest and plain.”
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Payne Whitney House (today Cultural Services, Embassy of France) where a statue by the teenage Michelangelo was rediscovered in the 1990s.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The James B. Duke House (today NYU Institute of Fine Arts) modeled after a French château, this was the home of Doris Duke, the “richest girl in the world.”
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The home of Otto Kahn one of the most famous bon vivant of the 1920s who may have been the inspiration for “Mr. Monopoly.”
Admission ticket free -
Ukrainian Institute of America (Pass by)
Harry F. Sinclair House (now The Ukrainian Institute), an elaborate mansion with most of the original design intact.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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