Fifth Ave Gilded Age Mansions Tour

Overview

Step into Brooklyn’s Gilded Age with Untapped New York’s private mansion tour. Discover stunning architecture and secret stories of America’s wealthiest families, all in an intimate setting. Read on to see why this tour is a must-do when visiting Brooklyn. The Fifth Ave Gilded Age Mansions Tour takes visitors on an engaging journey through Brooklyn’s historic elite residences, where the wealth and glamour of the late 1800s are still visible in the architecture and grounds. This private experience is ideal for history buffs and architecture lovers eager to see the city’s luxury past firsthand. Along the way, guides reveal scandalous tales and introduce lesser-known gems like cozy bookshops in mansion settings, offering a rare glimpse into Brooklyn’s aristocratic history. Designed for those interested in architecture, history, and NY’s cultural evolution, this tour emphasizes storytelling and visual richness. It’s perfect for a relaxed afternoon with friends or family, offering a personalized way to connect with Brooklyn’s fascinating past. Whether you're into historic architecture, social history, or just want a fun, engaging way to see the city’s upper-class legacy, this tour delivers. Join Untapped New York for an adventure into the stately homes and secret stories that shaped Brooklyn’s identity—an experience that redefines what it means to walk through a city full of stories waiting to be told.

About This Adventure

Embark on a captivating stroll along Fifth Avenue, where Gilded Age opulence once thrived. Discover the remnants of grand mansions, hear scandalous tales, and explore hidden gems like a charming bookshop in a historic mansion. This tour revives the glamour of Millionaire’s Row with stunning visuals and intriguing stories.

See the footprint of the largest single residence ever built in Manhattan
Take in outrageous stories of Gilded Age wealth, architecture, and art on Fifth Avenue while strolling along the very Avenue where they happened
Learn some of the secrets of the famous Frick Collection as you stroll by
Discover a charming bookshop tucked into a Fifth Avenue mansion
Uncover one of the last single residence mansion on Fifth Avenue
Visit the oldest building on Millionaire's Row, Fifth Avenue

Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street. As you revisit Millionaire’s Row, you will discover works of architecture lost to time and some that remain today with a new purpose. This tour will resurrect some of the magnificent mansions that no longer stand bringing those glamorous abodes back to life with stunning historical images and scintillating stories of the affairs that took place inside.

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable shoes

There’s a fair amount of walking along historic streets and uneven sidewalks.

Bring a camera

Capture the impressive architecture and hidden details of the mansions.

Dress appropriately

Weather can vary; layered clothing helps keep you comfortable during outdoor portions.

Arrive early

Meet your guide promptly to ensure a full experience and personalized attention.

Gilded Age Mansions Tour with Untapped New York in Brooklyn

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