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Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour
4.9
1,423 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
4.9
(1423 Ratings)
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Jefner89
Mar 28, 2025
History spiked with Secrets - Jon our tour guide did a great job of pointing out sights related to GCT’s history while providing interesting details about the nookds&¿7
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Jeremyeu5854np
Mar 27, 2025
Great tour | Jon is a wonderful guide - The Secrets of Grand Central Terminal tour was excellent! Great stories from Jon—he is engaging and full of knowledge. 10/10 and would recommend to anyone who enjoys architecture, history, transportation, or New York City!
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Jennifer_m
Mar 27, 2025
Great Fun - It was informative detailing the history and identifying hidden spaces in the building. Learned a lot of interesting facts
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I7621xqmistyb
Mar 27, 2025
Great Experience - I have been to Grand Central before, but this was my first tour and it was well worth the money. It is always a good day when you learn something new, and Richard was a great guide.
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Traveler51967736433
Mar 26, 2025
Excellent activity in NYC - Very interesting and fun. We enjoyed learning the history of New York through Grand Central Terminal and stories about the wealthy of the Gilded Age.
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Chelseytemple
Mar 26, 2025
Fun tour! - A great "inside" look into grand central. So many cool things that you would never know. The tour guide, John was so great! He was knowledgeable and fun.
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Melinda_h
Mar 26, 2025
Fantastic! - Our tour guide was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and informative down to some of the smallest details about GSS. Absolutely recommend this tour especially if you appreciate the architecture of these beautiful old buildings.
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Pamela_t
Mar 25, 2025
A fun peek into Grand Central's secrets - In the most entertaining way, we learned a lot about the colorful history of New York, transportation and the wealthy Cornelius Vanderbilt, as our guide opened up the secrets of Grand Central Station. My favorite moment: when our guide revealed that the gorgeous starlit robin-egg-blue and gold ceiling used to be completely black from cigarette smoke wafting up into the air. How can that be proved? It's a secret, just one of the many fun facts you'll learn in this fun tour. Just a warning: Security at GCS has banned any kind of chair or bench so you will not be able to sit down at all, not even on the floor. Just a warning for those with bad backs, etc.
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Caren_l
Mar 25, 2025
John was a terrific tour... - John was a terrific tour guide. Highly recommend. Very affable & great sense of humor. Extremely enjoyable.
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906alinas
Mar 22, 2025
Exciting revelations about Grand Central - Super-interesting to learn the history and quirks of Grand Central. Did you know there was a bar Ana a tennis court hidden inside? How about the fact that air above the tracks has made Mr Vanderbilt a great amount of money? Learn about this and more! Good guide, warm and comfortable pace.
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