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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Kellid338
May 27, 2026
Rod was a wonderful guide. We learned and saw so much. Fun! - History is beautiful and we saw so very much
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Apieroni24
May 14, 2026
Glamour & Wealth - Kevin was a great tour guide who knew the city spanning 400 years. He was able to give us new and old insights and paint the picture of what it would have been like during this glamorous period of wealth in the city. He was also familiar with the TV series and able to make the connections as we strolled along centeral park on 5th avenue. For those who love the error, or just love the history of NYC, this is a great tour to add to your itinerary!
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Alissa_p
May 14, 2026
This tour company was... - This tour company was wonderful to work with, especially as we had to switch our time due to a conflict. Kevin was able to coordinate and give us the tour. This was a great way to spend 2 hours in the city to gain a little bit of history and see the glamour that once was. Kevin provided great insight into history, some knowledge about the area, and pointed out some great insights that are not recognizable by the normal "eye". You stay along centeral park on 5th avenue and see and hear about the history of the past, with a quick stop into one of the entries of the mansion, and at Carnegie's mansion to end the tour. For those of you who watch The Gilded Age and/or are familiar with the Newport, RI, mansion, it's a great addition to your tour experiences.
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Voyage826643
Mar 19, 2026
NYC gilded age tour. - We had a nice tour with Dan walking up 5th avenue.He was very knowledgeable about the gilded age in NY. Would highly recommend.
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Jodi_a
Mar 14, 2026
Great Gilded Age tour! - Dan, the tour guide, was very entertaining. He told great anecdotes and brought the past to life. He’s very knowledgeable but gives the information in a very understandable and relatable way.
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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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From $44
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).