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Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York

4.8(1,509)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1509 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Matthew LaSpata
The Venetian Room inside one of the mansions

About this activity

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.

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. Does not include tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What's included

  • ✓Access to mansions

Not included

  • ✕Snacks
  • ✕This is a walking tour

Meeting and pickup

  • We will meet you on the steps at the building at 1 East 78th street. Right on 78th street, just off 5th avenue.

Good to know

  • 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.

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