Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue
New York's Fifth Avenue is a world famous street, and the mansions that sit along it are some of the most storied in all of America.
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Walk along Fifth Avenue with the Bowery Boys. Learn about the mansions of Manhattan's elite during the Gilded Age, and how their elegance pervades today's era of American Arts and Crafts. This tour is a delight for locals and visitors alike.
From old New York to the first skyscrapers, these houses reflect the scale and style of the times. Who lived in these mansions? What can we learn about the social history of the time just by examining these amazing houses?
Is this a walking tour?
Yes. Please be prepared to walk a lot.
How long is the tour?
It's 2.5-hour long tour.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Please choose the date in the calendar and purchase the tour online. You will receive the confirmation and the tour guide meeting details by email.