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

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $35.00

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Sat 16 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

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 (371)

Elise_K

Jul 2022

If you've never spent time in Grand Central with a tour guide, I would highly recommend this tour. The tour guide really knows his stuff and you can see his passion for Grand Central. Loved the stories about the painting of the ceiling and the hole in the ceiling. Hearing that FDR's supposed motor coach is not a fact so therefore is not on one of the tracks sitting for years undisturbed (this was a myth I had read) was a great story. Loved being able to go up to the 6th floor and see some of the places that you typically aren't able to go. Will be back to Grand Central to see some things that will open post construction!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hi Elise, we thank you for taking the time to review our Secrets of Grand Central Tour. We are thrilled you enjoyed it and please let us know if there is any way we could improve to make this a five star review in the future. All our best!

samantha_a

Jun 2022

It was a very nice tour. So glad there were ear pieces so we could hear everything he was saying. I brought my family and we learned so many different facts that we had no idea about.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Samantha, our thanks for this. The earpieces are an amazing way to both hear everything about Grand Central while wondering around and seeing Grand Central at the same time. Be well!

Roberta_M

Jun 2022

I enjoyed discovering Grand Central’s many secrets, including the apartment, the outdoor statues, main lobby ceiling

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you Roberta for your review. Glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Take good care!