Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

- See the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan

- Take in outrageous stories of Gilded Age wealth, architecture, and art on Fifth Avenue while strolling along the very Avenue where they happened

- Learn some of the secrets of the famous Frick Collection as you stroll by

- Discover a charming bookshop tucked into a Fifth Avenue mansion

- Uncover one of the last single residence mansion on Fifth Avenue

- Visit the oldest building on Millionaire’s Row, Fifth Avenue

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Ear pieces allowing you to hear the guide perfectly, even from a distance!

Guided walking tour led by a local New Yorker

Gratuities

What To Expect

Fifth Avenue

Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Central Park

Central Park is an urban park in New York City located between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour

Reviews

4.88

254 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

235

Guilded Age tour
Coastal789170,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good, informative tour. Katie, the guide, shared fun facts and interesting stories about the families and mansions along the tour. Except for the weather, it was perfect.
Great Tour
alansmith2019,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was enthusiastic and very very knowledgable. He also related some great stories from his life living in NYC.
Very informative
Rachel C,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was an informative architectural tour on 5th avenue. Ben was easy to listen to and full of stories of the late 1800 to early 1900’s.
Great tour of NY city gilded mansions
Freedom31333495925,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Laura did an outstanding job of providing background and the history of the mansions we viewed. She used a tablet to show us pictures and documents pertaining to the mansions we saw
Great way you experience a part of NYC’s history!
Jeanine R,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
You only go into to one gilded age mansion. The rest of the stops are outside in front of specific buildings and areas and your guide presents stories, history and pictures of each place and the era.
We had such a fun...
Brandon K,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a fun experience on the tour. Was great hearing and seeing some of the historical sites. Weather was amazing and it was nice mid-day activity. Katie was an amazing tour guide.
Unexpectedly educated !
Q409UJchriss,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was just great. My wife and I have been visiting NYC for years, and this was one of the most unexpectedly interesting tours we have had. We just didn't know much about this section of town, and our tour guide was so educated and experienced it really opened our eyes to this unique time and history. We can now take a walk down 5th Avenue and have a whole new appreciation for what we are seeing.
Fascinating peek into Old New York
KensingtonScotland,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fascinating insight into old New York. Loved all the stories, architecture and history. Lots crammed into 2 hours and well worth it. No need to have watched the HBO series- references are made (for interest) but the tour is much more about the growth of the city....and the families behind it. Richard held our attention for the 2 hours and was well armed to answer all questions.
The glorious Gilded Age
Susan G,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Richard did an excellent tour for us. We learned a lot of new information about the gilded age. He pointed out many buildings and made the tour very fun and comfortable. I highly recommend this Gilded Age tour when you’re in NYC.
Great tour !
diwinyc,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ro was an excellent tour guide!!! She was very knowledgeable and was great at telling us the information about each mansion. She was very engaging. I loved seeing these buildings and hearing the history of each. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone who loves NYC, who loves the gilded age and anyone who wants to learn more! Thank you, Ro, and thank you Untapped!