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An Audio Tour of Grand Central Terminal's Secrets and Stories

Overview
Grand Central Terminal is one of the world’s top ten tourist attractions, with hidden features and fascinating stories. It’s also the setting for hundreds of famous films and novels, from Hitchcock’s North By Northwest to Salinger’s Catcher In The Rye.

On this tour, you’ll spot the details others miss, like why its famous starry ceiling is backwards, why it has a hole for a rocket, and why it neglected to clean one tiny spot. You’ll learn how Grand Central birthed the phrase “red carpet treatment” and the word “commuter.” You’ll find out how “air rights” were conceived here – and how they made Grand Central possible and nearly destroyed it.

As you walk around Grand Central Station, finding its often overlooked corners, you’ll learn how this historic landmark was created “by accident."

By the end of the tour, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for this architectural masterpiece and engineering marvel that pioneered many features now common in transportation hubs worldwide.
City: New York City
Wed 09 Apr
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Wed 09 Apr
Starting at $14.99
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What's Included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
What To Expect
1
Grand Central Terminal
Begin your journey through the iconic Grand Central Terminal, a bustling transportation hub steeped in history and adorned with breathtaking architecture.
2
Grand Central Market
Explore the vibrant Grand Central Market, a culinary paradise offering an array of gourmet delights and artisanal treats, where locals and visitors alike gather to indulge in gastronomic delights.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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