NYC Secrets of Grand Central Walking Tour
Overview
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
- 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
Inclusions
- Guided walking tour led by a local New Yorker
- Ear pieces provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10017-5503
We will explore the many hidden gems inside Grand Central Terminal while learning all about the history of this iconic NYC building!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Midtown, Midtown, New York City, New York
This tour takes place in the heart of midtown!
Pass By: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York City, NY 10166-0005
We will see the Metlife as we walk around Grand Central
Pass By: Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington and 42nd St., New York City, NY 10174
We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we go outside to take a close look at Grand Central Terminal's clock
Stop At: Campbell Apartment, 15 Vanderbilt Ave Grand Central Terminal, New York City, NY 10017-3815
We will peek inside this amazing bar hidden inside Grand Central Terminal
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Grand Central Market, 89 E 42nd St Grand Central Terminal, New York City, NY 10017-5503
We will see it on this tour
Pass By: Graybar Electric Building (Graybar Rats), 420 Lexington Ave, New York City, NY 10170-0002
We will end our tour there!
Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York
This tour takes place right in the middle of Manhattan in New York City
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Manhattan Skyline, New York City, NY 11201
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10017-5503
We will explore the many hidden gems inside Grand Central Terminal while learning all about the history of this iconic NYC building!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Midtown, Midtown, New York City, New York
This tour takes place in the heart of midtown!
Pass By: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York City, NY 10166-0005
We will see the Metlife as we walk around Grand Central
Pass By: Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington and 42nd St., New York City, NY 10174
We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we go outside to take a close look at Grand Central Terminal's clock
Stop At: Campbell Apartment, 15 Vanderbilt Ave Grand Central Terminal, New York City, NY 10017-3815
We will peek inside this amazing bar hidden inside Grand Central Terminal
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Grand Central Market, 89 E 42nd St Grand Central Terminal, New York City, NY 10017-5503
We will see it on this tour
Pass By: Graybar Electric Building (Graybar Rats), 420 Lexington Ave, New York City, NY 10170-0002
We will end our tour there!
Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York
This tour takes place right in the middle of Manhattan in New York City
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Manhattan Skyline, New York City, NY 11201
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Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- We provide ear pieces to each participants so guests can hear the guides perfectly, even from a distance while maintaining social distancing.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
StaceyG222
April 2022
Our tour guide was informative, knowledgeable, and friendly. I thought the tour was perfect amount of time....90 minutes.
Our tour guide was informative, knowledgeable, and friendly. I thought the tour was perfect amount of time....90 minutes.Robert_O
May 2022
We travel abroad to see historical Treasures. GCT, is all of the above in the US. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, and friendly - incorporated history of the city/country with this grand structure. Do not miss this opportunity to enhance your nyc stay.
We travel abroad to see historical Treasures. GCT, is all of the above in the US. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, and friendly - incorporated history of the city/country with this grand structure. Do not miss this opportunity to enhance your nyc stay.barbwintx
May 2022
Bob was an excellent guide Learned so many interesting facts about Grand Central Station! Highly recommend this tour
Bob was an excellent guide Learned so many interesting facts about Grand Central Station! Highly recommend this tourSusanPowrie
May 2022
A beautiful location steeped in interesting history and detail, but what really made it great was our guide, John DeSanto. Extremely knowledgeable, kind and engaging. Would follow him pretty much anywnere... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
A beautiful location steeped in interesting history and detail, but what really made it great was our guide, John DeSanto. Extremely knowledgeable, kind and engaging. Would follow him pretty much anywnere... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!Jeffrey_B
May 2022
Interesting facts, plus the photos shared by the lecturer. Learned many behind the scenes things about the building
Interesting facts, plus the photos shared by the lecturer. Learned many behind the scenes things about the buildingDebra_F
April 2022
We really enjoyed hearing about so much of the history of GCS and of course trying out the area with the acoustic tiles and talking to each other from opposite corners!
We really enjoyed hearing about so much of the history of GCS and of course trying out the area with the acoustic tiles and talking to each other from opposite corners!