Brooklyn’s Gilded Age Tour Steps Off in Park Slope

Park Slope strolled back to the 1800s last night with Brooklyn’s Gilded Age walking tour, tracing NYC’s elite. Guide Mia Chen led 20 along 5th Avenue’s ghosts, a $49 glimpse of Astors and Vanderbilts. It’s borough lore—five dates through May, pure BK vibe. A kid gawked at mansions; a pro snapped stoops. ‘Brooklyn’s past—this walks it,’ Chen says, pointing stones. The streets turned gold.

The tour’s new—March 29’s kickoff, it doubled since bookings opened, selling out fast. Chen’s a Slope historian; last night’s crew hit max—steps echoed. A latecomer tagged along; rain flecked—NYC grit glowed. Stops hit landmarks—history breathed alive. #GildedBK trended; Manhattan’s jealous.

Some shrugged—’Too pricey,’ griped a local, dodging mud. Legs tired—two hours stung; tales held. A rival’s pitching a Flatbush walk, splitting steps. Still, 30 begged next—past ruled. Park Slope’s never strolled so rich.

Chen’s teasing April 12, maybe a night tour if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roots—this digs ‘em,’ she says, folding maps. The tour’s a Brooklyn win—grit meets glamour. It’s a time trip; book a slot. Bring shoes—history strides.