Private tour in New York City Jeff D
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I am a licensed Tour Guide, Travel Writer, and long-term New Yorker. With over two decades of experience, I lead tours of NYC's iconic sites (the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Broadway Theatre District, etc. ), neighborhoods, and themed tours. I have created tours for the New-York Historical Society, Google, the New York Public Library, Cartier, Colombia University, Johns Hopkins University, and numerous local tour companies. I also craft multi-day NYC itineraries for clients. My forte: New York's fascinating history and cultures. As a writer, I have written over 150 articles about New York, covering NYC landmarks, neighborhoods, history, dining, and events. I am also an amateur photographer with work in the Museum of the City of New York's permanent collection. Exploring the city and sharing it with others is a labor of love - I am passionate about all things New York City. I strive to make every tour an occasion - blending in-depth information, local insight, illuminating stories, plenty of discoveries, and fun. I combine expertise and enthusiasm to create one-of-a-kind, unforgettable New York experiences. NYC Sightseeing Guide License. Created special tours for the New-York Historical Society, the New York Public Library, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University among others. Freelance journalist - over 150 published articles about New York City. NYC Theater professional, including work on Broadway & Lincoln Center. Long-term New Yorker. Member of the Guides Association of NYC. Like most New Yorkers, I do not drive. The best way to experience NYC is walking its streets and neighborhoods. Tours are designed for exploration on foot, using public transportation, taxis/Uber, or ferries as needed.
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In the final decades of the 19th century, America became the world's richest nation — and New York was its epicenter. The city lured ambitious Americans, millions of immigrants, and wealthy industrialists. Gilded Age New York was home to the greatest concentration of wealth in history. On this walking tour, we'll discover the people and places that inspired the HBO series, "The Gilded Age. " We'll visit historic remnants of the era and haunts of the wealthy - opulent mansions, posh hotels, and private clubs. Through detailed commentary and historic photos, we'll explore life behind the grand facades, learn the intricate etiquette of "society, " and reveal shocking scandals of the era.
Grand Army Plaza, where we learn about "Vanderbilt Row" and the opulent mansions of America's richest family The Plaza Hotel - one of the era's lavish residence hotels Three exclusive social clubs, including one known as the "Millionaire's Club" The site that is the setting of the fictional homes in the HBO series, "The Gilded Age" Site of Mrs. Astor's mansion, which was the nexus of Gilded Age society Central Park, where the elite gathered to promenade, preen, and enjoy the daily carriage parade The Gothic mansion that was never occupied Grand mansions that were homes to the "smart set, " including Vanderbilts, Pulitzer, Mamie Fish, and the Whitneys. A glorious gothic chateau that is home to one of the city's cultural institutions. The magnificent Beaux-Arts facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Grand Army Plaza, Manhattan. The intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 58th Street
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