Private Tour: New York City's Gilded Age History

Uncover the captivating history of New York City’s Gilded Age on a private tour. Explore the opulent mansions, social clubs, and cultural institutions of the city’s elite. Discover the stories of self-made magnates, robber barons, and philanthropists who shaped this era of wealth and excess.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fifth Avenue - The tour starts on New York’s most stylish avenue, where commercial and residential areas meet.
  • Central Park - A masterpiece of landscape design and architecture.
  • Fifth Avenue - One of the most prestigious addresses in the world.
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Houses the finest art collection in the Western…
What's Included
  • Expert licenced guide
  • Private personalized tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuties
Additional Information

Discover the rich history of high society along Fifth Avenue with a private guided tour through one of the world’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Delve into the true stories of some of the most prominent self-made tycoons of the American Industrial Revolution, who rose from humble beginnings to immense wealth, including both ruthless robber barons and…

Location
General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
Doris C Freedman Place
On the south side of the General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument in Grand Army Plaza New York, NY
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Onair21970323543
Jan 26, 2026
Fantastic! - Kevin is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the history of New York City and was able to answer every question we had. He was also able to get us into locations that are not open to the public. Great fun, Great guide.
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Cody_j
Dec 19, 2025
Wonderful experience. Dan... - Wonderful experience. Dan was very informative and entertaining. Would recommend to anyone wanting to experience NYC history.
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Paul_h
Nov 21, 2025
Dan the man! - Dan was amazing! We enjoyed our 2 hour journey through the Guilded Age tour. Thank you we definitely recommend!
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Kim
Nov 2, 2025
The Guilded age - Our guide , Jared was excellent and very knowledgeable all the topics that came up. He was very attuned to all around him ! He encouraged us to visit the Frick Museum. It was a true amazing highlight of our trip. Thanks Jared for an outstanding tour
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Heather_d
Oct 30, 2025
History comes alive with Sara - Great walking tour with interesting stories! Made history come alive! Sara was a wonderful guide! Take this tour!
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Isis_l
Oct 29, 2025
Private Tour of the UES Gilded Age Mansions - We loved our private tour of the Gilded Age mansions with Richard! Being locals and having lived in the Upper East Side for many years, it meant so much to us to learn about our neighborhood’s gorgeous architecture and more. Highly recommended!
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809karenp
Oct 23, 2025
High Society - Excellent tour . Our guide was very knowledgeable and loves history . Homes were beautiful and the history of each home was amazing . Highly recommend .
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L4058ohmiker
Oct 23, 2025
Dan the Man ! - Our tour guide was Dan and he was absolutely fabulous and extremely knowledgeable and delivered the history accurately and with some well placed humour .
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Emily_m
Oct 14, 2025
Enjoyable tour of building that no longer exist! - We had a great time with John, our guide. Even though there are only a few vestiges of the “Gilded Age” left in New York, John provided a lot of historical information and anecdotes about famous People who lived during that era and the time passed quickly. John obviously has a lot of knowledge of the era and enjoys giving tours. Pace was doable for retirees. Tour ends at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where there are free restrooms. Personally, I think that the tour will be more enjoyable if you have watched The Gilded Age on HBO - helps with visualization.
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Karen_o
Oct 10, 2025
Great historical... - Great historical perspective of the city. Too bad many of the homes and buildings from the period were not preserved. The stories behind the people and the development of 5th was fascinating.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).