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title: "Private Tour New York City in the Gilded Age: A History of High Society"
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 158
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 132
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 53 (City Highlights Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-tour-new-york-city-in-the-gilded-age-a-history-of-high-society/
---

# Private Tour New York City in the Gilded Age: A History of High Society

In our comparison: #6 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore the history of high society along Fifth Avenue on a private guided tour through one of the worlds most exclusive neighborhoods. Uncover the real-life stories of some of the most notable self-made magnates of the American Industrial Revolution, from rags to riches, ruthless robber barons and the philanthropists who left lasting legacies. Travel through millionaire’s row to see, lavish mansions, elite private social clubs, fine art museums and cultural institutions.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: On the south side of the General William…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:30, 12:30, 15:30: 3 departures a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €158 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: New York Historical Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:30, 12:30, 15:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.98 from 132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 131 of 132.

- 5 stars: 130 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Expert licenced guide
- Private personalized tour

## Not included

- Gratuties

## Itinerary

1. **Fifth Avenue** (15m) - The tour begins on New York's most fashionable avenue at the divide between it's commercial and residential neighborhoods
2. **Central Park** (pass by, no stop) - Masterpiece of landscape and architecture
3. **Fifth Avenue** (pass by, no stop) - One of the world's most exclusive addresses
4. **The Metropolitan Museum of Art** (pass by, no stop) - Home to the greatest art collection in the Western Hemisphere
5. **Museum Mile** (pass by, no stop) - Home to a wealth of fine art museums and cultural institutions.
6. **Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Former mansion of an iconic American magnate

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 12:30, 15:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

On the south side of the 
General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
in Grand Army Plaza New York, NY

Ends: The tour ends in front of the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €316 | €158 |
| 4 | €316 | €79 |
| 6 | €318 | €53 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City Highlights Tours start at €32 per person.

## Compared with other City Highlights Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 53** | €158 | 2h | 4.98 (132) | private |
| [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared |
| [Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV](/usa/new-york/tours/private-guided-new-york-city-tour-by-suv/?format=md) | €1356 per group | 4h | 4.96 (472) | private |
| [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared |

Ranked #6 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €32 to €190, median €67; typical length 2h. 18 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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