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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $35.00

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Mon 18 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)

Debra_F

Apr 2022

We really enjoyed hearing about so much of the history of GCS and of course trying out the area with the acoustic tiles and talking to each other from opposite corners!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Debra many thanks for joining us and glad you enjoyed the experience. All the best!

Charlotte R

Apr 2022

John, our guide, was absolutely Perfect! Knowledgeable about every little détail. Full of anecdotes. We spent a great moment. I highly recommend !

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Charlotte, John is the best! And no one tells a story better than him. Thanks for recommending our tour. Be well!

georgieben

Apr 2022

As a former commuter into the city I have always wanted to learn more about this beautiful building. Chose this tour while in the city for a theater performance. I really would have liked to see more of the areas "down below" as there used to be tunnels to walk through from the station up to 5th Avenue which came out at a door next to Saks 5th Avenue across from Rockefeller Center. No one seems to know about this so maybe these tunnels have become nonexistent now. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative, we heard about a lot of history and saw pics of what things used to look like years ago. However it required a lot of standing for long periods of time, lots of walking and stairs which could have been a problem for older folks. This should be mentioned in the description of the tour. I would still like to go on a tour which includes more of the "secrets of Grand Central" and an opportunity to go into some of the basement areas.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Hi Georgie, thanks for your review. Unfortunately since the MTA controls 100% of Grand Central Terminal and its operations there is no longer any access to the basements or the window walkways anymore. It is now officially illegal to access these spaces. We are glad you enjoyed the tour in spite of the access and your tunnel connection to 5th Avenue seems almost too good to be true. I know quite a bit about the underground infrastructure under Grand Central and never heard of it. I will definitely do some research and let you know what I come up with. Perhaps you are referring to the Grand Central Northwest and Northeast passages? They stretch as far 48th and Madison. Be well and thanks!