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4.9 / 5 from 75 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 5
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 75 reviews
About this tour
Explore the opulent Gilded Age mansions along Fifth Avenue, where the wealth of historical figures like Henry Clay Frick and Andrew Carnegie shaped New York City's skyline. This engaging walking tour from Bowery Boys Walks takes you past exquisite exteriors of grand residences, sharing the fascinating stories behind their architecture and the influential families who inhabited them.
Starting at East 70th Street and concluding at East 91 Street, this 2-hour experience offers a unique glimpse into the lavish lifestyles of the past without entering the homes themselves. Perfect for history lovers and architecture enthusiasts alike.
- 2-hour walking tour covering approximately one mile on the Upper East Side
- Discover Gilded Age stories and the architectural styles of iconic mansions, including the Frick Collection and the Duke House
- Led by engaging guides with expertise in Gilded Age history
- Ideal for adults and children over 8 years old, no entry into mansions included
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
Meeting point: The tour starts at East 70th Street & Fifth Avenue and ends at 2 East 91st Street. (we will send you complete details when you sign up). The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 300 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Once the private residence of Henry Clay Frick, now one of the city’s greatest art museums.(pass by)
- 2
The James B. Duke House (today NYU Institute of Fine Arts) modeled after a French château, this was the home of Doris Duke, the “richest girl in the world.”(pass by)
- 3
Harry F. Sinclair House (now The Ukrainian Institute), an elaborate mansion with most of the original design intact.(pass by)
- 4
The Payne Whitney House (today Cultural Services, Embassy of France) where a statue by the teenage Michelangelo was rediscovered in the 1990s.(pass by)
- 5
The home of Otto Kahn one of the most famous bon vivant of the 1920s who may have been the inspiration for “Mr. Monopoly.”(pass by)
- 6
Former home of Andrew Carnegie, who described the 64-room mansion as “modest and plain.”(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Included
- A guided walking tour along Fifth Avenue in NYC, examining iconic Gilded Age mansions and stories
Not included
- This tour does not go inside any of the mansions.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public restroom to The tour starts at East 70th Street & Fifth Avenue and ends at 2 East 91st Street. (we will send you complete details when you sign up).
The nearest accessible public restroom to The tour starts at East 70th Street & Fifth Avenue and ends at 2 East 91st Street. (we will send you complete details when you sign up). is Pilgrim Hill & Conservatory Water, New York, about 300 m away.
Pilgrim Hill & Conservatory Water · about 300 m away in a straight line
New York, NY (park)
6:00am-11:00pm — Open year round
Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- The tour starts at East 70th Street & Fifth Avenue and ends at 2 East 91st Street. (we will send you complete details when you sign up)
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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