Grand Central Secrets: Hidden Tennis Court and More

Uncover the hidden historical secrets of Grand Central on this engaging tour. Discover a hidden tennis court, a backwards ceiling, and more surprising facts about this iconic NYC landmark!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grand Central Terminal - Peek into the entrance of the glass walkways, learn about Grand Central Terminal’s backwards ceiling, see its hidden tennis courts, locate its lost armchairs, and learn many more of its secrets.
  • Chrysler Building - We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we walk around Grand Central Terminal
  • **MetLife…
What's Included
  • Ear pieces provided for perfect audio clarity
  • Guided walking tour led by a native New Yorker
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Are you aware that there’s a secret tennis court tucked within Grand Central? Did you know that the roof is inverted? Uncover these facts and more on this exploration while acquainting yourself with the unexpected history of this remarkable New York City landmark! This journey is conducted by a born-and-bred New Yorker who’s a certified New York City…

Location
89 E 42nd St
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.

Customer Ratings
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Onair80713
Aug 8, 2024
Wonderful tour!! - Bob was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable. It was really neat learning all of the hidden gems inside Grand Central Station. He even helped us choose what we wanted to do the rest of the week based on his local knowledge.
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Johnmk7291hn
Jul 6, 2024
Great Grand Central Terminal Tour With Richard! - Richard was an amazing tour guide! We loved our tour of Grand Central and never could have learned all of the secrets and history that Richard shared on our own. Richard's attention to detail was amazing, and seeing the indoor tennis court was a simply wonderful!
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Corey_b
Jun 9, 2024
Fantastic Tour! - Bob was FANTASTIC! Wonderful tour: insightful, entertaining, etc. Our time together flew by! Thank you.
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694israeln
Apr 20, 2024
Richard made the tour alive - Interesting and detailed. Worth spending a 1.5 hours to learn about NYC history. Why do you make me add words. I said it all above.
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Dare2live05
Apr 18, 2024
Insightful Experience - Me and my friend had AJ last Sept 2023 as our tour guide. We had an amazing time then. This time I signed up again with my family (2). And we had such a wonderful 1.5 hours with the most passionate guide ---- AJ. !!!! He covered a lot of insider details and even went a little bit over the 1.5 allotted hours. We did not feel rushed at all either. Thank you AJ.
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B2075bqrayb
Mar 3, 2024
A good overview of Grand Central - Cullen was a great tour guide for our Scout troop. The pacing was just right for a group of young folks. There was humor for the adults. And we got to see a bit behind the scenes, which is great for those of us who pass through GCT every day. Thanks!
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Kathy_d
Feb 1, 2024
Great tour - AJ, our guide, was very knowledgeable & made the tour very interesting. Would recommend for all history buffs!
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Jacqueline_p
Jan 8, 2024
Very informative and interesting. - Richard, our tour guide, was very informative. Very easy to hear with the listening ear piece. Got around to all areas of the station. Very thorough. I highly recommend this tour.
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567mindyc
Dec 15, 2023
Great tour of Grand Central ! - John DeSanto did a great job ! He was very knowledgeable and obviously loves what he does. Will definitely recommend to friends.
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661renez
Dec 10, 2023
Look at the hole in the ceiling! - Wear good shoes and bring a coat a you might go outside. It takes about 1.5h. It’s super interesting.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).