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Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour
4.9
1,542 Ratings
New York
Uncover the hidden secrets of Grand Central on this engaging tour led by a native New Yorker. Discover a hidden tennis court, a backwards ceiling, and more!
Uncover the hidden secrets of Grand Central on this engaging tour led by a native New Yorker. Discover a hidden tennis court, a backwards ceiling, and more!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Grand Central Terminal - We will explore the many hidden gems inside Grand Central Terminal while learning all about the history of this iconic NYC building!
- Midtown - This tour takes place in the heart of midtown!
- MetLife Building - We will see the Metlife as we walk around Grand Central
- Chrysler Building - We will see the…
- Grand Central Terminal - We will explore the many hidden gems inside Grand Central Terminal while learning all about the history of this iconic NYC building!
- Midtown - This tour takes place in the heart of midtown!
- MetLife Building - We will see the Metlife as we walk around Grand Central
- Chrysler Building - We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we go outside to take a close look at Grand Central Terminal’s clock
- Campbell Apartment - We will peek inside this amazing bar hidden inside Grand Central Terminal
- Grand Central Market - We will see it on this tour
- Graybar Electric Building (Graybar Rats) - We will end our tour there!
- New York City - This tour takes place right in the middle of Manhattan in New York City
- Manhattan Skyline - …
What's Included
- Guided walking tour by a local expert
- Ear pieces provided for clear audio
- Guided walking tour by a local expert
- Ear pieces provided for clear audio
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Are you aware that Grand Central conceals a secret tennis court? Or that its ceiling mirrors the ground? Uncover these and more intriguing facts on this enlightening tour about the unexpected past of this emblematic symbol of New York City, guided by a local New Yorker certified as a New York City Tour Guide.
- Delve into the mysteries of one of NYC’s…
Are you aware that Grand Central conceals a secret tennis court? Or that its ceiling mirrors the ground? Uncover these and more intriguing facts on this enlightening tour about the unexpected past of this emblematic symbol of New York City, guided by a local New Yorker certified as a New York City Tour Guide.
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Delve into the mysteries of one of NYC’s renowned structures
Learn about a mistake in design as immense as Grand Central’s central area - Spot one of NYC’s most sophisticated cocktail bars, once an office, a secret bar, and a prison
- Get a glimpse at the entrance of the transparent passageways
- Discover the concealed tennis court in Grand Central
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Interpret the covert signs of the dynasty that established Grand Central
Observe what remains of Grand Central’s forgotten cinema - Tour is in English
- The tour starts in front of Track 29, inside Grand Central Terminal’s main concourse. Your guide will be holding an “Untapped New York” sign.
Location
Grand Central Terminal
East 42nd Street
The tour starts in front of Track 29, inside Grand Central Terminal's main concourse. Your guide will be holding an "Untapped New York" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1542 Ratings)
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Curiosity314836
Jun 8, 2025
Stepping Through Time at Grand Central - This was the best tour I’ve had in NYC. The guide was well-prepared and very knowledgeable. He walked us through the history of the Central Station from the 1900s to today—it felt like time travel! 90 minutes just wasn’t enough.
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Melissa_g
Jun 7, 2025
This probably sounds like... - This probably sounds like a very random tour but when a friend of mine found out we were in NYC, this is the one thing she recommended to us. For good reason. Jonathan was exceptional! Full of facts and interesting information. We were in NYC for 12 days and we did EVERYTHING and this tour is one of the top things we did. Highly recommend!
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X1383pgmollyc
Jun 6, 2025
New perspective, fun - Learned things I didn’t know. Went places I wouldn’t have gone.
Shared things with New Yorkers that they didn’t know.
They provide earpieces : initially reluctant, wound up being a huge benefit.
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Fkuwari
Jun 6, 2025
A great experience in an amazing place! - Amazing experience indeed!
Jonathan our guide was amazing, we discovered many nice secretes about NYC history and the Grand Central Terminal.
Highly recommended.
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Heathervy7544dr
Jun 6, 2025
Johnathan rocks! - Johnathan was AMAZING!! Very knowledgeable, informative, engaging, funny and had the smoothest transitions. It was the highlight of our day and something we will do every trip back to the city. Thank you for such a great experience!
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509sandray
Jun 5, 2025
Unseen places - Richard was very knowledgeable and open to our questions. The pace was conducted at the pace of the slowest walker and he regularly checked in with people to make sure they were doing ok and happy with the pace. Overall a great experience and we saw places you would never normally see. Thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend it
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Steven_a
Jun 5, 2025
Best tour guide - Jonathan the tour guide deserves 11 stars on a scale of one thru ten. He has a unique ability to remember EVERY tour participants name! For the entire length of the tour . He speaks loud enough and easy to listen to even from a distance . He is VERY knowledgeable on the tours description
He also complements the tour with pictures he carries
You will thoroughly enjoy this tour and will not be disappointed
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Cynthia_p
Jun 4, 2025
Great way to spend time in NYC - A lovely walk around the station, looking into rooms, nooks and crannies that you normally wouldn't even look at. Very knowledgeable tour guide, who provided some amazing information! Highly recommended.
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Hilda_m
Jun 2, 2025
Great tour. - Loved all the historical information and the little secrets. Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Marctgoldstein
Jun 9, 2025
Architecture and History - Guide was great and the tour was interesting. Definitely worth the time even if you are not an architecture or history buff.
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