Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York

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Overview

This is the only Gilded Age Mansions tour in New York City recommended by Condé Nast Traveler magazine and listed by TripAdvisor as one of the top 10 most unique experiences in New York City. Scandals! Murder! Romance Architecture! Step inside some of the few remaining Gilded Age mansions of Fifth Avenue and learn about the people who lived in and designed these masterpieces. Great for fans of the HBO show, The Gilded Age. As America's new millionaires competed to see who could have the most ornate mansion alongside the newly created Central Park they spent vast sums of money to hire architects inspired by European palaces to build structures the likes of which had never been seen in America. You will hear stories of power, greed, love and generosity from a time when America was quickly becoming one of the richest and most powerful countries in the world. Does not include tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Meeting Point

Voucher Type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Duration

2h 0m

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

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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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We 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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We 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.

Inclusion

Access to mansions

Exclusion

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews

4.9

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 980 reviews

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