How long is the Private Gilded Age: "New Money" Tour?

The tour lasts about three hours and covers approximately four miles on foot through Midtown Manhattan.

Where does the tour start and end?

It begins at 225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, and ends at the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue at 52nd Street.

Is this tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels?

Yes, the walking pace is moderate and the terrain consists of city sidewalks, making it accessible for most visitors.

Are group sizes limited?

The tour accommodates up to 10 people per booking for an intimate experience.

Can I take photos during the tour?

Photography is encouraged—many stops offer striking city architecture and interior details to capture.

What is the cancellation policy?

Full refund if cancelled more than one week in advance; 50% refund if cancelled within one week but more than 24 hours before; no refund within 24 hours.

Gilded Age NYC Tour with KeithYorkCity | City Tour | Guided Tour

New York City's Midtown Manhattan reveals an urban landscape shaped by ambition, wealth, and architectural boldness. KeithYorkCity’s Private Gilded Age: "New Money" Tour takes guests on a three-hour journey through the city’s transformation from the late 19th century into the early 20th century, focusing on the rise of "New Money" families who reshaped the city’s social and physical fabric. This tour begins at 225 Madison Ave in Murray Hill, near the storied Morgan Library & Museum, a fitting gateway into a story about legacy and power.

As the group walks northward through the city’s grid, the guide traces the footprints left by families like the Vanderbilts and financiers such as J.P. Morgan Jr., unveiling the complex narratives behind vanished mansions once scattered through Midtown. Visitors witness a striking contrast between surviving architectural marvels and the sites where grand estates succumbed to urban development.

Stops include iconic landmarks such as the New York Public Library and Grand Central Terminal—both emblematic of the era’s grandeur and transformative spirit. The tour culminates at the historic Cartier store on Fifth Avenue, one of the few remaining mansions from the Vanderbilt epoch.

KeithYorkCity offers an experience that stands apart in the realm of urban outdoor adventure by providing deeply researched, intimate storytelling coupled with a physically engaging walking route covering roughly four miles. This tour blends historical insight with the city’s contemporary pulse, ideal for those who want to understand how New York’s Gilded Age ambitions physically shaped the modern metropolis.

This isn’t just a history walk; it’s a tangible connection to an era that defined New York’s elite culture and urban growth. For locals and travelers alike, KeithYorkCity’s Private Gilded Age tour offers a revealing and measured exploration into the scars and splendors of early American wealth right in the city’s beating heart.