New York Fifth Avenue Historic Mansion Tour

Step into the world of New York's most affluent families during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This immersive walking tour takes you along Fifth Avenue's historic corridor, once home to the city's most extravagant mansions.
Highlights Include:
- The Vanderbilt Mansion: Learn about the grand estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, once the largest private residence in NYC, now replaced by the Bergdorf Goodman building.
- The Carnegie Mansion: Visit the former home of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, now the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, showcasing a vast collection of design artifacts.
- The Frick Mansion: Explore the residence of Henry Clay Frick, housing The Frick Collection, renowned for its exceptional collection of European paintings and decorative arts
- Other Notable Mansions: Stroll past the Payne Whitney House, the Felix M. Warburg House, and the Ogden Mills House, each with its own unique history and architectural charm.

Meeting Point

East 59th Street & 5th Avenue

E 59th St & 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

Main Entrance of Central Park: Meet your guide at the Main Entrance of Central Park, located at the southeast corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. The entrance is easily accessible via subway and taxi and is a prominent landmark to start your journey into New York’s history.

What's included:

• Hear about the vanished Vanderbilt mansion and its legacy
• Walk along iconic Fifth Avenue and view other historic mansions
• Learn about New York’s Gilded Age elite and their lifestyles
• Discover hidden gems like the Payne Whitney House and the Jewish Museum
• Visit the Andrew Carnegie Mansion (Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum)
• Explore the Frick Collection Museum’s exterior and history

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

The Jewish Museum

1109 5th Avenue, E 92nd St, New York City, 10128, New York

Felix M. Warburg House

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Cultural Services of the French Embassy

972 5th Ave, New York, NY 10075, USA

Payne Whitney House

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Frick Collection

1 E 70th Street, Fifth Avenue, New York City, 10021-4994, New York

Henry Clay Frick House

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

2 E 91st St, , New York City, 10128-0669, New York

Carnegie Mansion-The Andrew Carnegie Mansion at 2 East 91st Street is open to the public as the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

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