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Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour
4.9
1,726 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
(1726 Ratings)
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Cameron_f
Nov 10, 2025
Two thumbs up from a local - If you’re familiar with the city and want to experience something new, this is absolutely a must-do. I’ve passed through Grand Central hundreds of times, but this tour completely changed the way I see it. We covered both the history and the modern-day details, and I learned so many things I’d never noticed before. The pace was fast enough to stay engaging, but still packed with interesting facts and stories. Highly recommend!
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Lin_c
Nov 10, 2025
Highly recommend - The tour was really great! It was loaded with fun and helpful historical information. Our guide was really knowledgeable and informative and fun! We had a great time!
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Worldtripping2014
Nov 10, 2025
Get to know more about NY - Great tour guide. Very clear on the information. We learned a lot about NY history and visited places that are not accessible to the general public.
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Livingonthefrontline
Nov 10, 2025
Highly recommend - This was an excellent 1 hour 30 minute tour allowing behind the scenes views of Grand Central Station not available to the general public. I would never have known about the tennis court otherwise! The guide explained things so well and gave us so much interesting information. It was well worth doing and one of many great memories from my trip to New York.
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Christine_c
Nov 9, 2025
Not the obvious - lots of surprises! - Chock full of information on the history of Grand Central, train travel and NYC real estate. Highly recommended!
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Bernadette_f
Nov 8, 2025
Choo Choo - Great opportunity to learn about the history and splendor of GCT. Learned a lot Cornelius Vanderbilt and his visionary leadership.
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Y8189yfmicheled
Nov 8, 2025
An amazing landmark comes alive. - We all live in NYC but wanted to learn more about this beautiful landmark. Even jaded New Yorkers will learn so much and be amazed by going on this tour.
Our tour guide, Colin, was so personable, kind and knowledgeable. We all had such a great time.
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Rover28
Nov 6, 2025
A great tour -- highly recommend! - Our tour of Grand Central Terminal was led by Dr. Richard Soden, who was terrific. He is very well-informed and clearly enjoyed sharing interesting information with our small group. I won’t spoil any secrets by stating them in the review, but I know you will look at this famous New York monument with greater admiration than before.
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Rachael_k
Nov 2, 2025
Weekend history adventure - Tour was fantastic!!! I’m a New Yorker, went with my father for a weekend adventure. Was just wonderful
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S6946rttimg
Nov 2, 2025
Fabulous Grand Central - We did a tour with Ben who was an engaging and knowledgeable guide, bringing alive the history and fascinating story of Grand Central Station. We saw parts of the complex that are not generally accessible and learned about former (and current) activities in these spaces. Highly recommended
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