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Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour

4.9 · 403 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 2h ✓ Free cancellation
Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour

Highlights

  • Rated 4.9/5 by 403 travellers
  • Small group of up to 17 people for a more personal experience
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
  • Wheelchair accessible

Quick facts

Duration
2h
Group
Small group, up to 17 travellers
Languages
English
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

- See the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan
- Take in outrageous stories of Gilded Age wealth, architecture, and art on Fifth Avenue while strolling along the very Avenue where they happened
- Learn some of the secrets of the famous Frick Collection as you stroll by
- Discover a charming bookshop tucked into a Fifth Avenue mansion
- Uncover one of the last single residence mansion on Fifth Avenue
- Visit the oldest building on Millionaire’s Row, Fifth Avenue

What's included

What's included

  • Ear pieces allowing you to hear the guide perfectly, even from a distance!
  • Guided walking tour led by a local New Yorker

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 20m

    Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street.

  2. Stop 2 · 10m

    Central Park is an urban park in New York City located between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan.

  3. Stop 3 · 10m

    830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065

  4. Stop 4 · 10m

    East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021

  5. Stop 5 · 10m

    1 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065

  6. Stop 6 · 10m

    We will discuss the history of the Frick Collection while standing across the street at the Richard Morris Hunt Memorial

  7. Stop 7 · 10m

    972 5th Ave, New York, NY 10075

  8. Stop 8 · 10m

    1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028

  9. Stop 9 · 10m

    Central Park is an urban park in New York City located between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan.

  10. Stop 10 · 10m

    Bergdorf Goodman

  11. Stop 11 · 10m

    2 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075

Meeting point

The tour starts at the gold statue of General William T. Sherman on a horse, located on 5th Ave between 59th and 60th St, Manhattan. The exact address is: 764 Doris C Freedman Pl. Your guide will hold an "Untapped New York" sign.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking Tour take?

The experience lasts about 2h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $39 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?

Ear pieces allowing you to hear the guide perfectly, even from a distance!; Guided walking tour led by a local New Yorker.

Where does it start?

The tour starts at the gold statue of General William T. Sherman on a horse, located on 5th Ave between 59th and 60th St, Manhattan. The exact address is: 764 Doris C Freedman Pl. Your guide will hold an "Untapped New York" sign.

Can I cancel?

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

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in English.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 403 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.

Information last checked October 7, 2026. Operated by Untapped New York.

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