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Fun!
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NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $39 / person
- Location
- New York City
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 2,033 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Untapped New York
- Meeting point
- 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.
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
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 13–64)
- $39
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $35
- Child (ages 6–12)
- $29
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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
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What's included
Included
Ear pieces provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance
Guided walking tour led by a local New Yorker
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
2,033 reviews
How it compares in New York City
- No. 36 by number of reviews among 2,444 tours in New York City
- Starting price $39 is 36% below the typical $61 for tours of similar length in New York City
Excurgo comparison of 2,444 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour take?
NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–12 pay from $29, adults from $39. Infants go free.
Can I cancel NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(2,033)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Grand Central tour
It was informative and very complete. How to guide was very informative. His knowledge was encyclopedic.
B
Terrific tour - Thanks!
This was a really fun/interesting tour! Christian knew his stuff and was a great tour guide. A really fun way to spend 1.5 hours. Note that the tour meets inside the station at the entrance to track 29. The Viator instructions INCORRECTLY say the meet up spot is on 42nd street
D
Get a knowledgeable guide!
Grand Central Station is pretty large to explore on your own, and a knowledgeable guide can take you behind the scenes. Worth it!
D
ticks the box and does what it says
Excellent knowledge of subject and made an interesting tour alongside revealing the hidden secrets of Grand Central Terminal
S
Even experienced NYC visitors will like this one!
For somewhat frequent or new to NYC, learn about this icon. It is very interesting and you will walk away pleased. 1.5 hours is perfect. Out guide was great.
D
Highly recommend
Wonderful experience. Learned many things i would never have heard without the tour. Our guide, Mickey, was very personable and fun to listen to
R
Must do Grand Central tour!
The guide was knowledgable and interesting. Fantastic experience, would definitely recommend! The only thing is that there are no benches in grand central, so be prepared to be standing (in between walking around) the entire time.
8
Great tour
Great guide, great tour, can recommend
F
Very fun and unexpected tour
I was very surpriaed to see how much there is to see in the stations we went to! Art, infrastructure and NY life all in two hours.
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