Private Walking tour: Jews of the Gilded Age: 5th Ave Mansions
New York, US
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Private Tour Experience
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Expert Guide Included
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Family-friendly
Explore the rich history of Jewish families on 5th Avenue during this engaging private walking tour, perfect for history enthusiasts.
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Explore the rich history of Jewish families on 5th Avenue during this engaging private walking tour, perfect for history enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore the historic 5th Avenue mansions of Manhattan
- Discover the intriguing stories of the Gilded Age elite
- Visit the largest synagogue in North America
- Experience the recreational and restorative powers of Central Park
- Marvel at the majestic architecture of the Ukrainian Institute of America
Meeting Point
In front of the Pulitzer Fountain
764 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019 , United States
End Point
At the corner of 92nd Street and 5th Avenue
1109 5th Ave &, E 92nd St, New York, 10128 , United States
What to expect
Grand Army Plaza
Here we will introduce the Gilded Age and how 5th Avenue became the premier address for Manhattan's High Society
20 minutes
Temple Emanu-El
The largest synagogue in North America. Also, the site of the Mrs. Astor mansion, where an invite meant you were somebody in the New York City upper echelon.
15 minutes
Central Park Zoo
An old U.S. military armory and one of few existing structures to be included in Central Park's design. Here, a zoo began from the exotic pets the wealthy of 5th Avenue would set free in the park as they tired of the novelty.
10 minutes
Alice in Wonderland Statue
A fun photo-op to enjoy the recreational and restorative powers of Central Park.
10 minutes
Ukrainian Institute of America
A look at the majestic French Gothic revival architecture of C.P.H. Gilbert icon which heavily influenced many mansions through Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Neue Galerie
The modern German and Austrian art collection has dramatic stories of Klimpt pieces' survival as jaw-dropping as any of sagas of the 20th Century.
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Andrew Carnegie's old mansion, for him a garden cottage...
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
One of the world's great urban views over one of it's wealthiest zip codes.
10 minutes
Admission Included
The Jewish Museum
The old Warburg Mansion played a critical role in the great events of the 20th Century.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Service animals allowed -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wheelchair accessible
What our experts say
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Visit nearby Cooper Hewitt Museum. -
Grab a snack at the Central Park Zoo.
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Check out the Neue Galerie's art collection.
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Take a photo at the Alice statue.
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Consider dining at The Modern post-tour.
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