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 17 Nov

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 17 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)

Trail24966330214

May 2022

Mandy was our tour guide. We were lucky that it was only us on the tour so Mandy looked after us. She was knowledgeable and provided some great insights about American history and GCT.

Response from Host

May 2022

Awesome! So glad you enjoyed your time with Mandy at Grand Central Terminal and I thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Be well!

Benjamin_A

May 2022

An entertaining glimpse into the stories and back passages of Grand Central. Great guide. Totally worthwhile!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks for joining us Benjamin. Glad you enjoyed your tour. Be well!

Steven_Y

May 2022

Louis was very good. Lots of interesting tidbits about Grand central very informative and thorough highly recommend the tour even for long time New Yorkers.

Response from Host

May 2022

My thanks for leaving this review. I will make sure to pass it along to Louis as well. Glad you enjoyed your time with him. Be well!