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

City: New York City

Sat 05 Jul

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Starting at $39.00

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Sat 05 Jul

Starting at $39.00

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

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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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

KayDee333

Mar 2025

This tour did not disappoint! Our guide, A.J., was superb - sharing his knowledge about the history, architecture, and other "secrets". Interwoven were bits of trivia about scenes from movies and famous people that featured Grand Central Station as a backdrop. A.J.'s knowledge, humor and keen sense of conveying a story made for a terrific experience.

few97

Mar 2025

Very interesting tour both inside and around grand central. Certainly learnt some facts and were taken to places I would not have known about

markdZ3279NK

Feb 2025

Johnny DeSanto (the tour guide) is Fantastic! A true New Yorker who has this City in his blood & bones. The tour of Grand Central Terminal (he explains why it is actually a terminal instead of a station) was fascinating, informative and a lot of fun. Who knew that there is a professional tennis court within Grand Central. I thought I knew a lot of its history, but learned so much. If you are interested in the history of GC, and NYC in general, I recommend Johnny DeSanto as your guide. He's the real deal!