Recently Viewed
Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour
4.9
1,873 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 - Discover the hidden treasures within Grand Central Terminal while delving into the rich history of this iconic New York City landmark!
- Midtown - This tour is set in the vibrant heart of Midtown!
- MetLife Building - Admire the MetLife Building as we stroll around Grand Central.
- Chrysler Building - Marvel at…
- Grand Central Terminal - Discover the hidden treasures within Grand Central Terminal while delving into the rich history of this iconic New York City landmark!
- Midtown - This tour is set in the vibrant heart of Midtown!
- MetLife Building - Admire the MetLife Building as we stroll around Grand Central.
- Chrysler Building - Marvel at the stunning Chrysler Building as we step outside to get a closer view of Grand Central Terminal’s clock.
- Campbell Apartment - Take a glimpse inside this remarkable bar tucked away in Grand Central Terminal.
- Grand Central Market - Experience this market during our tour.
- Graybar Electric Building (Graybar Rats) - Our tour concludes here!
- New York City - This tour is located in the bustling center of Manhattan, 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.
-
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
-
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
(1873 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Teresa_v
Apr 21, 2026
Great Experience - Guide was very informative and provided clear instruction. It was a wonderful experience and I learned so much about the history of Grand Central Terminal.
Review provided by Viator
Coachbaba
Apr 19, 2026
Nice tour, nice guide :) - It was awesome! Can recommend :)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Stacy_m
Apr 17, 2026
We had a fantastic... - We had a fantastic experience. Our tour guide, Jonathan was terrific, the content was informative, and the others in our group were fun to be with.
Review provided by Viator
Sfandre
Apr 17, 2026
An enjoyable 90 minutes - An engaging tour with Mickey, and a nice way to spend an hour and a half out of the the heat! Would recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ana_s
Apr 12, 2026
Informative and interesting tour. - Super interesting informative tour. Loved everything about the tour . Micky our guide was great . Ear pieces are used so you hear the guide over the noise at GCT
Review provided by Viator
Ellenj65
Apr 12, 2026
There's so much more to Grand Central than the trains! - What a fun, cool and interesting tour of Grand Central. This is for tourists and locals alike! I learned about things I have walked past my whole life... and was shown some new parts of Grand Central as well. John was a delight!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Melissa
Apr 11, 2026
Recommended! - Very interesting tour that did not bore for a second. Micky is a fantastic guide!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Janice_c
Apr 11, 2026
Grand Central Tour - Our tour guide, John was excellent. He was friendly, knowledgeable, witty, and conscientious of who was in his group. We had a young child and a mom with baby in our group and John made sure she had help with stroller and didn’t fall behind. Our group size was perfect too. Definitely do this one!
Review provided by Viator
Joannlb2029ok
Apr 19, 2026
Grand Central Terminal Tour - An enjoyable tour. Great way to learn about Grand Central Terminal. Mickey was a wonderful tour guide.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sarah_i
Apr 15, 2026
It was interesting to see... - It was interesting to see the lesser-known areas of GCT. The 90-minute tour did include a fair amount of standing on hard surfaces; if you have knee or back issues this might be a problem. There was not much walking, but there were a few steps.
I do not regret taking this tour at all, but I do intend in the future to take the longer tour. I want more information about several aspects, especially the architecture.
Review provided by Viator
