The Gilded Age: Fifth Avenue Millionaire Mansions Tour
Description
Step into the world of New York's most affluent families during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This immersive walking tour takes you along Fifth Avenue's historic corridor, once home to the city's most extravagant mansions. Highlights Include: - The Vanderbilt Mansion: Learn about the grand estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, once the largest private residence in NYC, now replaced by the Bergdorf Goodman building. - The Carnegie Mansion: Visit the former home of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, now the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, showcasing a vast collection of design artifacts. - The Frick Mansion: Explore the residence of Henry Clay Frick, housing The Frick Collection, renowned for its exceptional collection of European paintings and decorative arts - Other Notable Mansions: Stroll past the Payne Whitney House, the Felix M. Warburg House, and the Ogden Mills House, each with its own unique history and architectural charm.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Felix M. Warburg House
Payne Whitney House
Henry Clay Frick House
Carnegie Mansion-The Andrew Carnegie Mansion at 2 East 91st Street is open to the public as the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
Be aware the guide might not have the knowledge of what tour you booked. After realizing the actual guide we booked was replaced and the one who showed up had no knowledge of Guilded Age tour we left. Horrible experience . Do Not Use This Company
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