Private Tour of the Ruins of the Gilded Age around Madison Square
Overview
What visitors will take away from this tour was just how small the Gilded Age city of New York was. Distrcits for shopping and theaters, for the upper and middle classes, were all a block or so away from each other. Not only that, but the apartment building, department store and office tower were all new innovations, and at their social heights in the same place around Madison Square just as telephones and electicty were coming on the scene.
Most fascinating will be the proximity all of these venues, from the carriage trade shops and the homes of familes like the Roosevelts, Astors, and Schermerhorns, were to the blocks of illiicit, often raucous nightlife activity in the old Tenderloin just a few blcoks away.
This is a tour de force of the Gilded Age City of NEw York around Madison Square.
What's Included
- Expert guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Flatiron Building
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Madison Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Broadway
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fifth Avenue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Broadway
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Flatiron District
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Madison Square Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of the Ruins of the Gilded Age around Madison Square?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
Additional Info
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