Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This is the only Gilded Age Mansions tour in New York City recommended by Condé Nast Traveler magazine and listed by TripAdvisor as one of the top 10 most unique experiences in New York City.

Scandals! Murder! Romance Architecture! Step inside some of the few remaining Gilded Age mansions of Fifth Avenue and learn about the people who lived in and designed these masterpieces.

Great for fans of the HBO show, The Gilded Age. During the Gilded Age New York City became home to the greatest concentration of wealth in human history.

As America's new millionaires competed to see who could have the most ornate mansion alongside the newly created Central Park they spent vast sums of money to hire architects inspired by European palaces to build structures the likes of which had never been seen in America.

You will hear stories of power, greed, love and generosity from a time when America was quickly becoming one of the richest and most powerful countries in the world.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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

Access to mansions

Snacks

What To Expect

Our first mansion, we go into the mansion learn about the owner, architects and get an introduction to the Gilded Age and New York Society

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

We go inside the mansion and hear a scandalous story about the architect.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York

Reviews

4.84

880 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

801

Lovely Tour
Q7360FLlilianac,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful experience my family and I had with Care as our guide. Even with my family running late and missing the first stop Care still took the time to call us to let us know we could meet the group at the second stop on the itinerary which we did. He was so kind and seamless in adding us into the group without missing a beat in continuing his explanation of the stop. It was super informative and well-paced. It was topped off with Care offering us free tickets to The Met (I have no idea if this was a one time thing so I wouldn't book this expecting this but thought I would mention it as it was a super kind gesture). Highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in history and architecture you will not be disappointed!
Lots of good information!...
Carol W,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Lots of good information! Our guide AJ was amazing. Let people know upfront the length of the tour and that most of it will be outside. We are seniors and it was an especially windy day so we were tired and cold. Ear buds weren’t workin properly.
November tour
Y7075EElarab,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed this tour! The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining! Despite it being very cold and windy it still was enjoyable!
Highly recommend
Susan H,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Guide was very knowledgable and personable. Tour was nicely paced. Tour presentation included photos from the gilded age which helped bring everything to life.
We had a great time...
Alana T,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time touring gorgeous historical mansions with our tour guide, AJ. He was incredibly knowledgeable and funny. You can tell he really enjoys and cares about his job. Thanks for the best afternoon!
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L4948PKmollyw,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour is absolutely an awesome way to learn much New York history and told by a great storyteller if you get Matthew. He was very knowledgeable and creative in his presentation. Gave greatI references for other NYC tours. Can’t say enough positive things about Matthew’s skill and presentation style- wonderful!
Highly recommended!
meabood34,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Matthew was a phenomenal guide. He made the tour super interesting, educational AND FUN! He really knew his material. Despite a windy, chilly day, we had a fantastic experience.
Care took great care of...
laurel b,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Care took great care of us. He is an excellent guide, knowledgeable about history, had fascinating stories and brother Gilded Age to life.
Our guide, Care, was...
Francine R,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Our guide, Care, was excellent. The issue is with the tour itself. We only went into one entry hall of one building. We were shown photos instead. I could have looked up the same photos with little research and saved $80 for my partner and myself. But, I repeat.: Our guide was excellent!
Don’t miss this tour!!!
Nancy B,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was probably the best walking tour I’ve ever had. Care was a fabulous guide and very helpful and knowledgeable! The weather took a turn for the worse, but he made sure we stayed warm and dry. Going into buildings where we needed to. He was wonderful.