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Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour
4.9
1,313 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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(1313 Ratings)
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Adreannam2024
Jan 12, 2025
Amazing coffee tour! - I went on the Greenwich village coffee tour. I took my friend for her birthday. John Desantos was our tour guide! He was amazing. We both loved the tour and exploring the west village. I learned about nee and classic coffee shops and the history of the area. I highly recommend this tour! I enjoyed tasting several types of coffee as well. Worth every penny! John was friendly and informative.
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Lilla
Jan 12, 2025
Wonderful tour of Grand Central station! - Absolutely wonderful tour! Chock-full of anecdotes and stories. Delivered in a super friendly and enjoyable manner, with lots of humor. Would totally recommend this for a 2-hour of history of New York and its railroad history!
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Sightsee30746734339
Jan 12, 2025
Great Tour. - A great look at Grand Central, so many things i didn't know about it! I've been in Grand Central so many times as a commuter be never know our notices some many interesting thing about the terminal.
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Elizabeth_w
Jan 12, 2025
Interesting and fun tour! - We had a great time listening to the history of Grand Central. Lots of good facts and secrets we didn’t know. Our tour guide was engaging and interesting. We got to see areas of the terminal that we had never been to before. Beautiful!
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Pafranklincotraveler
Jan 11, 2025
Best tour guide ever! Highly recommended. - I'll just repeat with many have already said about Jonathan! He couldn't have been better. He managed a large group with ease and shared lots of interesting information. We'll never enter the Grand Central Terminal again without thinking about all of the fascinating information we learned. This is a great tour to take in extreme weather conditions because almost all of it is inside. GCT is an important part of NYC history and Jonathan does a great job of preserving it. Thanks, Jonathan!
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Maryjunej
Jan 11, 2025
Wonderful Tour of GCT - Jonathan was probably the best tour guide we've had on any tour. His knowledge of the building and history were amazing and the way he presented all the information was engaging and entertaining. Grand Central Terminal is a lovely historical building with many hidden gems to learn about. We are grateful to Jonathan for making our experience so informative and fun!
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Charleyd368
Jan 10, 2025
Definitely do it!!! - Our guide Jonathon was AWESOME!!! The secrets learned during the tour were things you would never know otherwise. We were a group of six and all six of us LOVED this tour.
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Philip_b
Jan 9, 2025
Historical and Present Day Perspectives - Great tour! Informative and interesting. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and interactive. Definitely learned a few things.
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Allison_e
Jan 11, 2025
Interesting quality tour of Grand Central Stn. - Very enjoyable tour guide Jonathan. He was knowledgeable and energetic. Great to learn the stories of Grand Central and see some unknown parts of the station.
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Paoloct1286ak
Jan 8, 2025
Mythical station - Not only railway station but majestic monument. Really spectacular. Must-see places. Train and metro connection on 42nd Street.
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