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Dark Side of the Gilded Age NYC Walking Tour

3 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by Cool NYC and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | New York City, USA
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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Explore New York City’s Gilded Age through the contrasting lives of the wealthy elite and the working-class laborers who built their fortunes. This 2-hour walking tour covers 1.7 miles from Jefferson Market Library to Union Square, revealing stories of scandal, labor unrest, and political loyalty. Discover the hidden narratives of figures like Victoria Woodhull, Mother Mandelbaum, and the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, as you walk in the footsteps of those who shaped this era.

- Walk through historical sites from Greenwich Village to Union Square
- Learn about the class divide during the Gilded Age
- Hear captivating stories of scandal, crime, and labor struggles
- Ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in social justice issues

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    425 6th Avenue
    New York, NY 10011, USA

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    44 Union Square East
    New York, NY 10003, USA

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    Jefferson Market Library

    Begin outside the former courthouse with Stanford White’s sensational murder and the conduct his powerful circle preferred not to discuss.
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    Greenwich Village

    See MacDougal Alley’s surviving carriage houses and hear why Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney’s wealth could not make the art world take her seriously.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Washington Square Park Audio Tour

    Trace Washington Square’s changing class map and an early labor protest over NYU’s use of Sing Sing prisoners.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Washington Square Park Audio Tour

    Visit the nearby Brown Building and hear about the “Shirtwaist Kings” and the bitter labor struggle that preceded the Triangle fire.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Cooper Union Foundation Building

    Discover why Victoria Woodhull entered Cooper Union disguised as an old woman while federal marshals watched the doors.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Union Square

    Follow a vanishing Tiffany diamond into Mother Mandelbaum’s criminal world.
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    Union Square

    See Tammany Hall’s last headquarters and learn why working-class New Yorkers remained loyal to its notoriously corrupt political machine.
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dark Side of the Gilded Age NYC Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

    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-317194P12

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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