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Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
New York City, New York, USA
$40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Scandals, romance, and architecture intertwine in the captivating Gilded Age Mansions tour of New York City. Condé Nast Traveler magazine recommends this exclusive experience, which is also recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the top 10 most unique experiences in the city.
- 🏛️ Step inside some of the few remaining Gilded Age mansions on Fifth Avenue.
- 🕵️♂️ Hear stories of power, greed, love, and generosity from a transformative era in America.
- 💰 Learn about the extravagant spending by America’s new millionaires to create ornate mansions inspired by European palaces.
- 📺 Great for fans of HBO's The Gilded Age.
- ❌ Does not include tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Access to mansions
- This is a walking tour
- Snacks
Meeting point
We will meet you on the steps at the building at 1 East 78th street. Right on 78th street, just off 5th avenue.
Return details
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Our first mansion we view from the outside, learn about the owner, architects and get an introduction to the Gilded Age and New York Society
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We go inside the mansion and hear a scandalous story about the architect.
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We learn about how the ex-wife of a former owner was a pioneer for women in America.
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We learn why one of the former owners went to prison for one of the biggest scandals in American history, how two reclusive owners had a link to one of the most famous men in early New York history, and how this beautiful building was saved from destruction.
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We discover a surprise about the size of this mansion and how a former owner left a gift that helps many students get a full scholarship to one of the best universities in America.
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The Metropolitan Museum of ArtWe go inside and learn about the Met Gala and how the Met has an fun connection to Gilded Age glamor.
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We learn how a famous former resident helped save one of the most famous and beautiful Gilded Age buildings from being destroyed.
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Neue GalerieWe learn the Vanderbilt connection to this building and discover how the Vanderbilts became the richest family in America and one of the most influential.
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We discover how the owner of this mansion was a pioneer in philanthropy in America and contributed to science education, the arts and peace.
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We learn how the owner of this building has a surprising connection to Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and The Jonas brothers.
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We hear how the owner of this building was warned not to build it, but defied New York society and built it anyway.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
New York City, New York, USA
$40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!