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A Gilded Age Audio Guide: New York's Millionaire Row
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About
On this self-guided audio tour, you will admire the architecture and savour the scandals of Fifth Avenue’s old money set. Hear from Emmy-nominated storyteller Tom Darbyshire of TellBetter Tours, who takes audio walking tours to a new level—less dry facts, more juicy stories.
Opposite New York’s Central Park is the world’s most prestigious address: Fifth Avenue, where grand mansions were built by Gilded Age robber barons and their heirs.
As you stroll along Millionaire’s Row and Museum Mile, I’ll share extraordinary stories of love and loss, epic battles over status, and deliciously petty squabbles over the rules that governed society in the late 1800s.
Every mansion has its story, and we ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
East 60th Street
This TellBetter tour begins on East 60th Street, just east of Fifth Avenue, outside the gates of the Metropolitan Club.
Return
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The tour ends at The Met.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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A Gilded Age Audio Guide: New York's Millionaire Row
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About
On this self-guided audio tour, you will admire the architecture and savour the scandals of Fifth Avenue’s old money set. Hear from Emmy-nominated storyteller Tom Darbyshire of TellBetter Tours, who takes audio walking tours to a new level—less dry facts, more juicy stories.
Opposite New York’s Central Park is the world’s most prestigious address: Fifth Avenue, where grand mansions were built by Gilded Age robber barons and their heirs.
As you stroll along Millionaire’s Row and Museum Mile, I’ll share extraordinary stories of love and loss, epic battles over status, and deliciously petty squabbles over the rules that governed society in the late 1800s.
Every mansion has its story, and we ...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
East 60th Street
This TellBetter tour begins on East 60th Street, just east of Fifth Avenue, outside the gates of the Metropolitan Club.
Return
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The tour ends at The Met.
Itinerary
1
Metropolitan Club
Start your journey outside the exclusive Metropolitan Club, founded by JP Morgan, symbolizing the opulence of the Gilded Age elite.
2
Fifth Avenue
Stroll along Fifth Avenue, the world's most prestigious address, lined with grand mansions and luxury boutiques.
3
Knickerbocker Club
Pass by the Knickerbocker Club, a private social club synonymous with the elite of New York City.
4
Central Park
Catch a glimpse of Central Park, a serene oasis in the heart of the bustling city, providing a peaceful retreat for the wealthy residents of Fifth Avenu
5
The Arsenal
Admire The Arsenal, a historic building that once served as a military arsenal and now houses the Central Park Conservancy.
6
Beekman Mansion Inc
Pass by the Beekman Mansion, another magnificent example of Gilded Age architecture, once home to prominent New York families.
7
Emily Thorn Vanderbilt Sloane White Mansion
See the Emily Thorn Vanderbilt Sloane White Mansion, a splendid edifice that reflects the wealth and social status of its former owners.
8
Frick Collection
Pass by The Frick Collection, a renowned art museum housed in the former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, showcasing a remarkable collection of European masterpieces.
9
The Richard Morris Hunt Memorial
Pay homage to the Richard Morris Hunt Memorial, dedicated to the renowned architect who played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of New York City.
10
Herbert N. Straus House
Admire the Herbert N Strauss House, an architectural gem that exemplifies the grandeur and elegance of the Gilded Age era.
11
Hilary Harkness
See the Edward S Harkness House, a historic landmark that showcases the architectural splendor of New York's Upper East Side.
12
Madison Avenue
Wander along Madison Avenue, a bustling thoroughfare renowned for its upscale shops, luxury boutiques, and elegant storefronts.
13
The Stuyvesant Fish House
Discover the legacy of Stuyvesant Fish, a prominent figure in New York's social and political circles during the Gilded Age era.
14
James B. Duke House
Pass by the James B Duke House, a magnificent mansion that once belonged to the tobacco tycoon and philanthropist, showcasing exquisite Beaux-Arts architecture.
15
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
End your tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the world's largest and most prestigious art museums, showcasing a vast collection of masterpieces spanning thousands of years.
