Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York
Matthew LaSpata
4.9
Randall_L
1 day ago
Wonderful tour visiting and viewing the remaining gilded age mansions in NYC. Matthew was an incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining guide. A must for anyone wanting to learn and see what life was like during the gilded age of NYC!
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.
Departure Point
- We will meet you on the steps at the building at 1 East 78th street. Right on 78th street, just off 5th avenue.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 1 E 78th St1 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075Our first mansion, we go into the mansion learn about the owner, architects and get an introduction to the Gilded Age and New York SocietyDuration: 10 minutesStop At: 972 5th Ave972 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10075We go inside the mansion and hear a scandalous story about the architect. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 991 5th Ave991 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028We learn about how the ex-wife of a former owner was a pioneer for women in America.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: 2 E 79th St2 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075We 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. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 1009 5th Ave1009 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028We 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Metropolitan Museum of Art1000 5th Ave, , New York City, New YorkWe go inside and learn about the Met Gala and how the Met has an fun connection to Gilded Age glamor.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 1040 5th Ave1040 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028We learn how a famous former resident helped save one of the most famous and beautiful Gilded Age buildings from being destroyed. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Neue Galerie1048 5th Ave, , New York City, New YorkWe learn the Vanderbilt connection to this building and discover how the Vanderbilts became the richest family in America and one of the most influential.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: 2 E 91st St2 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128We discover how the owner of this mansion was a pioneer in philanthropy in America and contributed to science education, the arts and peace.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 1 E 91st St1 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128We learn how the owner of this building has a surprising connection to Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and The Jonas brothers. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: 1109 5th Ave1109 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10128We hear how the owner of this building was warned not to build it, but defied New York society and built it anyway.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- Access to mansions
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.
Departure Point
- We will meet you on the steps at the building at 1 East 78th street. Right on 78th street, just off 5th avenue.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 1 E 78th St1 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075Our first mansion, we go into the mansion learn about the owner, architects and get an introduction to the Gilded Age and New York SocietyDuration: 10 minutesStop At: 972 5th Ave972 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10075We go inside the mansion and hear a scandalous story about the architect. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 991 5th Ave991 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028We learn about how the ex-wife of a former owner was a pioneer for women in America.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: 2 E 79th St2 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075We 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. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 1009 5th Ave1009 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028We 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Metropolitan Museum of Art1000 5th Ave, , New York City, New YorkWe go inside and learn about the Met Gala and how the Met has an fun connection to Gilded Age glamor.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 1040 5th Ave1040 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028We learn how a famous former resident helped save one of the most famous and beautiful Gilded Age buildings from being destroyed. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Neue Galerie1048 5th Ave, , New York City, New YorkWe learn the Vanderbilt connection to this building and discover how the Vanderbilts became the richest family in America and one of the most influential.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: 2 E 91st St2 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128We discover how the owner of this mansion was a pioneer in philanthropy in America and contributed to science education, the arts and peace.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: 1 E 91st St1 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128We learn how the owner of this building has a surprising connection to Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and The Jonas brothers. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: 1109 5th Ave1109 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10128We hear how the owner of this building was warned not to build it, but defied New York society and built it anyway.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- Access to mansions
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Randall_L
Wonderful tour visiting and viewing the remaining gilded age mansions in NYC. Matthew was an incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining guide. A must for anyone wanting to learn and see what life was like during the gilded age of NYC!
Lane L
A must if you love the gilded age and want to see some of the remaining mansions. Matthew is a fabulous guide. Highly recommended!
Christi_S
It was great, Matthew knew interesting facts and made the tour fabulous! Fun references to show and historical facts.
Laura_M
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The tour guide Matthew was an engaging storyteller and made the mansions come alive by telling us about the owners, the architects, and stories of the times. We were able to go inside some of the buildings and the interiors we saw were beautiful. Definitely recommend.
Annette_M
One of the best, most interesting walking tours I’ve ever experienced and I’ve done a lot. This tour goes inside buildings, unlike others I read about that just showed the outside. Matthew is very knowledgeable, very entertaining, has many pictures to show, brings scandal and intrigue into it and just really wows you! Go on this tour! You’ll love it!