A Gilded Age Audio Guide: New York's Millionaire Row
At a glance
A Gilded Age Audio Guide: New York's Millionaire Row is a 1h 20m – 1h 40m private experience in New York City, United States, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $19.99 per person. Included: Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it, The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 15 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 20m – 1h 40m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
On this self-guided audio tour, you will admire the architecture and savour the scandals of Fifth Avenue’s old money set. Hear from Emmy-nominated storyteller Tom Darbyshire of TellBetter Tours, who takes audio walking tours to a new level—less dry facts, more juicy stories.
Opposite New York’s Central Park is the world’s most prestigious address: Fifth Avenue, where grand mansions were built by Gilded Age robber barons and their heirs.
As you stroll along Millionaire’s Row and Museum Mile, I’ll share extraordinary stories of love and loss, epic battles over status, and deliciously petty squabbles over the rules that governed society in the late 1800s.
Every mansion has its story, and we bring them to life in dramatic fashion, with voice actors and immersive sound design that puts you in the ballrooms, carriages and clubs of the Gilded Age elite. No other Gilded Age tour, recorded or live, packs as much detail and drama into one thrilling experience.
What's included
What's included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Start your journey outside the exclusive Metropolitan Club, founded by JP Morgan, symbolizing the opulence of the Gilded Age elite.
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Stop 2
Stroll along Fifth Avenue, the world's most prestigious address, lined with grand mansions and luxury boutiques.
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Stop 3
Pass by the Knickerbocker Club, a private social club synonymous with the elite of New York City.
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Stop 4
Catch a glimpse of Central Park, a serene oasis in the heart of the bustling city, providing a peaceful retreat for the wealthy residents of Fifth Avenu
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Stop 5
Admire The Arsenal, a historic building that once served as a military arsenal and now houses the Central Park Conservancy.
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Stop 6
Pass by the Beekman Mansion, another magnificent example of Gilded Age architecture, once home to prominent New York families.
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Stop 7
See the Emily Thorn Vanderbilt Sloane White Mansion, a splendid edifice that reflects the wealth and social status of its former owners.
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Stop 8
Pass by The Frick Collection, a renowned art museum housed in the former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, showcasing a remarkable collection of European masterpieces.
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Stop 9
Pay homage to the Richard Morris Hunt Memorial, dedicated to the renowned architect who played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of New York City.
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Stop 10
Admire the Herbert N Strauss House, an architectural gem that exemplifies the grandeur and elegance of the Gilded Age era.
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Stop 11
See the Edward S Harkness House, a historic landmark that showcases the architectural splendor of New York's Upper East Side.
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Stop 12
Wander along Madison Avenue, a bustling thoroughfare renowned for its upscale shops, luxury boutiques, and elegant storefronts.
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Stop 13
Discover the legacy of Stuyvesant Fish, a prominent figure in New York's social and political circles during the Gilded Age era.
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Stop 14
Pass by the James B Duke House, a magnificent mansion that once belonged to the tobacco tycoon and philanthropist, showcasing exquisite Beaux-Arts architecture.
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Stop 15
End your tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world's largest and most prestigious art museums, showcasing a vast collection of masterpieces spanning thousands of years.
Meeting point
This TellBetter tour begins on East 60th Street, just east of Fifth Avenue, outside the gates of the Metropolitan Club.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the A Gilded Age Audio Guide: New York's Millionaire Row take?
The experience lasts about 1h 20m – 1h 40m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $19.99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it; The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere; Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata; Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour; Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
Where does it start?
This TellBetter tour begins on East 60th Street, just east of Fifth Avenue, outside the gates of the Metropolitan Club.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
