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(1,946)
Jonathan was an excellent guide. He engaged everyone in the group. Very informative and fun to be with.
If you are looking for a unique tour, the Secrets of Grand Central is a good choice. Our guide Cullen was a wealth of information about the history and workings of Grand Central. Beyond the beautiful concourse, there are do many interesting areas of the terminal. Take 90 minutes and do this tour.
We had just spent 30 minutes walking here on our last visit. This time we booked a tour. We really enjoyed this so much more. We also couldn't believe how many shops there are here.
This is the best tour of its type that I have done. Laura was the ideal guide, well prepared with visual aids on her ipad and word perfect in her presentation. If you gave any interest in Grand Central’s story, I can highly recommend.
There’s a lot of history to GCS but it’s interesting. I liked seeing parts of GCS that one would never know existed. It is a beautiful terminal and amazing it was built during the Great Depression. Through the help of Jacqueline Kennedy and others, GCS survived and was rescued from collapsing due to the downfall of the train industry.
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
