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New York City

Millionaire Mansions 5th Ave Group Tour Adventure

1 hour and 30 minutesFrom $45.99

About This Experience

Step into the world of New York's most affluent families during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This immersive walking tour takes you along Fifth Avenue's historic corridor, once home to the city's most extravagant mansions. Highlights Include: - The Vanderbilt Mansion: Learn about the grand estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, once the largest private residence in NYC, now replaced by the Bergdorf Goodman building. - The Carnegie Mansion: Visit the former home of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, now the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, showcasing a vast collection of design artifacts. - The Frick Mansion: Explore the residence of Henry Clay Frick, housing The Frick Collection, renowned for its exceptional collection of European paintings and decorative arts - Other Notable Mansions: Stroll past the Payne Whitney House, the Felix M. Warburg House, and the Ogden Mills House, each with its own unique history and architectural charm.

What's Included

  • Visit the Andrew Carnegie Mansion (Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum)
  • Explore the Frick Collection Museum’s exterior and history
  • Hear about the vanished Vanderbilt mansion and its legacy
  • Learn about New York’s Gilded Age elite and their lifestyles
  • Walk along iconic Fifth Avenue and view other historic mansions
  • Discover hidden gems like the Payne Whitney House and the Jewish Museum

Important Information

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please check in with the guide with the yellow flag

Departure locations

  • East 59th Street & 5th Avenue, New York County New York, New York, 10019

Not included

  • Gratuities

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