Bowery Boys' Gilded Age Mansions of 5th Avenue Walking Tour
Overview
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
What's Included
- A guided walking tour along Fifth Avenue in NYC, examining iconic Gilded Age mansions and stories
- This tour does not go inside any of the mansions.
Meeting Location
Richard Morris Hunt Memorial
5th Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128, USA
The tour ends at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
What To Expect
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Frick Collection (pass by)
Institute of Fine Arts, New York University (pass by)
Ukrainian Institute of America (pass by)
Cultural Services of the French Embassy (pass by)
Otto H. Kahn House (pass by)
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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).
- A guided walking tour along Fifth Avenue in NYC, examining iconic Gilded Age mansions and stories.
- This tour does not go inside any of the mansions.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bowery Boys' Gilded Age Mansions of 5th Avenue Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Oct 2026What's Included
- A guided walking tour along Fifth Avenue in NYC, examining iconic Gilded Age mansions and stories
- This tour does not go inside any of the mansions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
