Private tour in New York City Jeff D

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 265 USD

Gilded Age New York

Tour #921690
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 10 people

2 hours 30 minutes

Walking

Party Size:

1

Overview of your New york city tour:

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.

Your New york city tour itinerary

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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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Walking over flat surfaces

What's included
  • Other
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Grand Army Plaza, Manhattan. The intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 58th Street

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

City Highlights

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

wheelchair Accessible

5

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    $ 265 USD

    Book with a 20% deposit!

    Size:

    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    2 hours 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    Walking

    Party Size:

    1

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    View our Cancellation policy

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