NYC Secrets of Grand Central Station Tour
Description
Did you know there is a hidden tennis court inside Grand Central? Or that the ceiling is backwards? Discover many more secrets on this tour and learn about the surprising history of this New York City icon! This tour is led by a native New Yorker who is a licensed New York City Tour guide. - Discover the secrets of one of NYC’s most iconic buildings Learn about the design flaw as large as Grand Central’s main concourse - Find one of NYC’s most elegant cocktail bars formally an office, a speakeasy and a jail - Peek into the entrance of the glass walkways - Locate Grand Central’s hidden tennis court - Decipher the hidden symbols of the family that built Grand Central See what’s left of Grand Central’s lost movie theater
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Itinerary
We will explore the many hidden gems inside Grand Central Terminal while learning all about the history of this iconic NYC building!
This tour takes place in the heart of midtown!
We will see the Metlife as we walk around Grand Central
We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we go outside to take a close look at Grand Central Terminal's clock
We will peek inside this amazing bar hidden inside Grand Central Terminal
We will see it on this tour
We will end our tour there!
This tour takes place right in the middle of Manhattan in New York City
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(1,941)
The tour guide Cullen was great! The history was very interesting and he pointed out hidden facts about the structure and restoration efforts. The tour was perfect at 90 min. Highly suggested if you like history and grand NY architecture.
The Secrets of Grand Central Station Tour was one of the highlights of our trip to New York City. Although Grand Central is already an impressive landmark, this tour revealed so many hidden details and stories that we never would have discovered on our own. From the famous Whispering Gallery to the hidden passages, architectural details, and fascinating historical facts, every stop offered something new and interesting. Our guide was excellent—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history of Grand Central. They shared stories that brought the station to life and made us appreciate this iconic New York landmark even more. The tour was well paced, easy to follow, and perfect for both first-time visitors and those who have visited Grand Central before. If you enjoy history, architecture, or uncovering hidden gems, I highly recommend this tour. It completely changed the way we viewed Grand Central Station and gave us a much deeper appreciation for one of New York City's most beautiful and historic places.
It was so informative. Entering into Grand Central Terminal will be a more meaningful experience from now on! Micky was amazing: knowledgeable, kind, friendly, funny but not too much! Sometimes tour guides go overboard. She was just right!
Tour of Grand Central Terminal (Station) was terrific. Laura, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and personable. I was wondering how the tour could last 1 1/2 hours, but there was plenty to learn. The time went quickly. It was a lot of fun.
Good overview of the patk and learned a lot
Extremely informative. Guide was exceptional… totally knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. Amazing details of history and architecture. Definitely will recommend this to everyone we know planning to visit NYC.
Very informative and engaging guide. Showed us many areas of interest off the usual beaten path! I would recommend this tour!
Jonathan was knowledgeable, well spoken and provided a great tour with many special insights. I would recommend this tour to capture an important part of US history.
Well priced, informative, not boring,great history
We took a small group from our senior center and they had a great experience. The tour guide (A.J.) was energetic, presented interesting information and took us to places in Grand Central that we, as New Yorkers, had never seen before. The ear pieces took some adjusting to, and given the high volume of noise all around us, we were still able to hear the tour guide, better when he faced us/better reception. I liked that he had a tablet to show us historical photos of the site and people involved with the creation of the terminal. It was a great day out. Thank you!
