Private Walking Tour: 5th Avenue and the Gilded Age Mansions

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Overview

Since the early days of the United States, 5th Avenue has been a desired address. However, since the creation of Central Park, 5th Avenue became the elite address where the rich and famous hired the greatest architects to compete over who could outdo their peers. We are left with a 100+ years of art, gossip, and hilarity.

We'll start by the Plaza Hotel at the southeastern corner of Central Park and walk up 5th Avenue with stops along the main drag, in the park, and along side streets. We'll finish at around 92nd Street and 5th Avenue.

What's Included

  • Expert Guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Pulitzer Fountain, 764 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA

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End point

The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave &, E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128, USA

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What To Expect

Grand Army Plaza

Here we will introduce the Gilded Age and how 5th Avenue became the premier address for Manhattan's High Society
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple Emanu-El

The largest synagogue in North America. Also, the site of the Mrs. Astor mansion, where an invite meant you were somebody in the New York City upper echelon.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central Park Zoo

An old U.S. military armory and one of few existing structures to be included in Central Park's design. Here, a zoo began from the exotic pets the wealthy of 5th Avenue would set free in the park as they tired of the novelty.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alice in Wonderland Statue

A fun photo-op to enjoy the recreational and restorative powers of Central Park.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ukrainian Institute of America (Pass By)

A look at the majestic French Gothic revival architecture of C.P.H. Gilbert icon which heavily influenced many mansions through Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Neue Galerie (Pass By)

The modern German and Austrian art collection has dramatic stories of Klimpt pieces' survival as jaw-dropping as any of sagas of the 20th Century.
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (Pass By)

Andrew Carnegie's old mansion, for him a garden cottage...
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

One of the world's great urban views over one of it's wealthiest zip codes.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Jewish Museum (Pass By)

The old Warburg Mansion played a critical role in the great events of the 20th Century.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-142869P9

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