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NYC Secrets of Grand Central Walking Tour

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.

City: New York City

Sun 10 Nov

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Sun 10 Nov

Starting at $35.00

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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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
We provide ear pieces to each participants so guests can hear the guides perfectly, even from a distance while maintaining social distancing.

What To Expect

1

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!

2

Midtown

This tour takes place in the heart of midtown!

3

MetLife Building

We will see the Metlife as we walk around Grand Central

4

Chrysler Building

We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we go outside to take a close look at Grand Central Terminal's clock

5

Campbell Apartment

We will peek inside this amazing bar hidden inside Grand Central Terminal

6

Grand Central Market

We will see it on this tour

7

Graybar Electric Building (Graybar Rats)

We will end our tour there!

8

New York City

This tour takes place right in the middle of Manhattan in New York City

9

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 (371)

Katy_Y

Aug 2022

Wonderful tour! Would recommend for anyone! So informative and interesting to hear all about the architecture, history and modern uses

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Katy my thanks for the five star review on our Secrets of Grand Central Terminal tour. So glad you enjoyed it!

frankdE3976MH

Aug 2022

Whisper wall. John is very knowledgeable of NYC and Grand Central Station. He has many stories to share. Let him talk. They are all interesting.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Hi Frank! John is the best at story telling. Thanks for the review and glad you enjoyed your experience with him at Grand Central.

Joyce_N

Aug 2022

Amazing just wear comfortable shoes lots of walking. Learned a lot of history from the original behind the building issues to today's society

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Hi Joyce, I thank you for taking the time to leave a review and comfortable shoes is always good advice. Take good care!

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