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Unique Walking Tours for the Curious Mind

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We welcome up to 10 guests on our public walking tours

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We'll get you inside places nobody else goes to

Explore Ellis Island's Abandoned Hospital

Exclusive hard hat tour inside Ellis Island's Contagious Disease Hospital, abandoned since 1954. An experience unlike any other in NYC...

Discover the Secrets of Grand Central

Did you know there is a hidden tennis court inside Grand Central? Or that its ceiling is backwards? Join us and discover its many other secrets.

Discover The Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions

Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street.

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  • 5 star ratingInteresting and informative! AJ did a great job! Very informative. Made the tour both interesting and fun. His knowledge of peripheral minutiae about the terminal and NYC was above and beyond.
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    Greg W
    9/22/2024
    5 star ratingAwesome tour! well worth the time! The tour was awesome! Having deep New Amsterdam roots herself, Mandy our guide brought characters and places from 400 years ago back to life. Her modern day insight and deep historical knowledge provided a great perspective and balance of the good and not so good events. Because of the time we spent with her I have a much better understanding of my past and the past we all share because of this little island. Congrats to a job well done by Untapped New York and I would highly recommend their tours. I will make it a point to call on them again when in the area. The problem is which tour is next!
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    Bill T
    9/20/2024
  • 5 star ratingNYC’s Irish Roots Tour Went on the NYC’s Irish Roots Tour - had a great time walking around! I'd never heard of the Irish Hunger Memorial, where we started, and while I was familiar with a lot of the history discussed on the tour it was great to have that linked to specific places. Ashley Cathalain, the guide, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
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    Violeta A
    9/20/2024
    5 star ratingAn unforgettable tour Tour guide Bob Gelber made this tour unforgettable. An excellent tour guide who provided interesting information. His comments made this beautiful building visit more enjoyable.
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    Juan A
    9/17/2024
  • 5 star ratingCentral station tour Secrets of the central station was a really cool family experience. We learned a lot . AJ was a great host and very funny and informative. So glad we decided to do this.
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    Mary A
    9/17/2024
    5 star ratingExcellent history lesson; would have liked more technical background. AJ was incredibly knowledgeable regarding the history of the NY subway system and enthusiastic in the relaying of this history. It was a most interesting tour.

    I am an engineer, and I would have liked to hear more about the workings and construction of the subway itself.
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    Duncan C
    9/15/2024
  • 5 star ratingSecrets of Grand Central Terminal Our guide, John, was knowledgable, witty, and entertaining. Definitely an hour and half well spent during our trip to the big Apple!
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    Cheryl A
    9/14/2024
    5 star ratingAMAZING INTERESTING tour of Grand Central Station Justin - our tour guide - was AMAZING!!! He was knowledgeable, interesting and super friendly. The tour was fascinating - I wasn’t expecting much but I learned so many cool facts about Grand Central Station. I would highly recommend this tour and Justin as a tour guide!!!
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    Sylvie P
    9/11/2024
  • 5 star ratingExcellent Tour! Defiantly do this tour. It was very interesting and we learnt and saw so many things that you would never know on your own. Very informative and our guide was so knowledgeable.
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    Dione T
    9/09/2024
    5 star ratingThe Guide Made It A Great Experience This tour will give you a much deeper appreciation of Grand Central, especially if you typically just “pass through” on your way to/from a train or subway. Tour leader Laura was personally engaging and outstanding with her depth of knowledge about this building, its secrets and its history, including the development from Grand Central Depot to Grand Central Station to Grand Central Terminal. I’d recommend the tour for tourists and locals alike..
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    Richard K
    9/07/2024
  • 5 star ratingGreat Value for the Price A great tour that included history, architecture and other terminal highlights. Bill was an excellent guide- knowledgeable and engaging.
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    christye h
    9/07/2024
    5 star ratingA Gorgeous part of NYC History Such a great tour if history and stories if this beautiful structure. What a gorgeous part of NYC history Grand Central Station is!!!
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    Dream720362
    9/06/2024
  • 5 star ratingAmazing Great! So much history and the building is beautiful. Loved every moment. Bill is a wonderful guide. We learned so much.
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    BARBARA W
    9/06/2024
    5 star ratingGreat tour by Richard Richard our guide was great, knowledgeable, nice & interesting. I highly recommend this tour for everyone, especially those interested in architecture and nyc history.
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    9/05/2024
  • 5 star ratingGrand Central Station hidden treasures The guided tour of Grand Central Station was amazing. Our tour guide, Jonathan, was engaging and very knowledgeable about the history of this landmark. I have traveled through GCS many times and did not know there were so many hidden treasures. I highly recommend the tour!
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    Margaret G
    9/05/2024
    5 star ratingGreat tour, great guide and lots of fun If you are at least a little interested in the history of NYC this is a must do. The tour was super interesting and I learned so many things I had no idea about. The guide (Jonathan) was super-fun and super-knowledgeable. Overall a fantastic tour and I will take more tours from Untapped New York.
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    Christopher Z
    9/05/2024
  • 5 star ratingFun and informative, well worth the time and money Excellent fun tour, Bill S. our guide, knew the history and brought us to the hidden spots, accompanied with photos of the past.
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    Philip L
    9/05/2024
    5 star ratingBill is a great docent Bill is a great docent. I learned far more than I thought I would about Grand Central. Looking forward to the next adventure with Untapped New York.
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    Paul V
    9/05/2024
  • 5 star ratingGreat Tour of Grand Central We had a fantastic tour of Grand Central! Our guide Bob was extremely knowledgeable and was very engaging with our group. We learned so much and it was a very fun tour. We recommend it very highly.
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    Bob M
    9/04/2024
    5 star ratingGrand old Grand Central Good coverage of the history of the building and the Carnegie family. Enjoyed the anecdotes from its origins right up to the present and how it was "saved" from being demolished. It is truly a grand old space and attempting to remain relevant.Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. There is a fair amount of just standing involved so be prepared.
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    Vera P
    9/04/2024

Our Walking Tours

Met Opera auditorium
1.25 Hours - $35

Met Opera Backstage Tour

Peek behind the curtain and explore backstage areas typically off-limits to the public!

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1.5 Hours - $95

"Unframed" JR Tour of Ellis Island's Hospital

Step back in time and experience the human stories of Ellis Island!

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2.5 Hours - $39

NYC’s Irish History Tour

From the shores of Cobh to the streets of NYC, discover how Irish immigrants have shaped our city!

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Secrets of Grand Central TourView of Grand Central Terminal's atrium
1.5 Hours - $39

Secrets of Grand Central Tour

Discover the many Secrets of this iconic building including its hidden tennis court!

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Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Tour
2 Hours - $39

Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Tour

Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was when millionaires’ mansions lined the illustrious street!

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3 Hours - $49

Powering NYC: East River Ferry Tour

What keeps the city that never sleeps running, and where do they hide the stuff that does it?

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Ellis Island Hospital Hard Hat Tour- empty room
1.5 Hours - $90

Abandoned Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour

Exclusive Hard Hat Tour inside the usually off-limits hospital

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NYC Underground Subway Tour- Chambers Street Station
2 Hours - $39

NYC Underground Subway Tour

Discover the surprising history of the NYC Subway

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Chinatown, Little Italy and LES tour
3 Hours - $49

A Taste of New York: Food Tour of Manhattan

Uncover tales of immigrant life in on this food and history tour!

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Remnants of New Amsterdam TourWomen touching remnant of Dutch Wall
2 Hours - $39

Remnants of New Amsterdam Tour

Discover the many hidden Dutch relics south of Wall Street

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Group of nurses sitting on the steps of the hospital
1.5 Hours - $92 and up

Ellis Island Nursing Tour

Uncover the medical history inside Ellis Island's Abandoned Hospital

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Remnants of the World's Fair TourNY State World's Fairs Pavilion Flushing Meadows Corona Park
2 Hours - $39

Remnants of the World's Fair Tour

Didn’t make it to the 1939/40 or 1964/65 World’s Fairs? Here's your chance!

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Skynet art at Fulton Center subway
2 Hours - $39

Underground Subway Art Tour

Uncover works of art hidden in plain sight below the streets of NYC!

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2 Hours - $39

Underground Art Deco Architecture

Uncover Art Deco concourses and subway entrances beneath our feet!

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2 Hours - $40

Secrets of the Lower East Side Tour and Tasting

Explore the history and evolution of Manhattan’s Lower East Side!

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2 Hours - $39

Secrets of Penn Station & Moynihan Train Hall

Discover hidden remnants of the old Penn Station the new Moynihan Train Hall!

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Greenwich Village Coffee Tour
2 Hours - $40

Greenwich Village Coffee Tour and Tasting

Discover the surprising history of coffee in New York City while exploring its iconic birthplace: Greenwich Village.

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Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Tourempty
2 Hours - $39

Secrets of Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Discover the secrets & hidden gems of NYC's most famous bridge and the surrounding neighborhood!

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Brooklyn Subway Tour
2 Hours - $39

Brooklyn Underground Subway Tour

Discover the secrets of the NYC subway in Brooklyn

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Gritty Old Times Square Tour
2 Hours - $39

Remnants of Gritty Old Times Square Tour

Go back to the halcyon days when 42nd Street was the Deuce.

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The Bowery
2 Hours - $39

Secrets of The Bowery Tour

Uncover the secrets of The Bowery in Manhattan, one of the most architecturally and historically diverse streets in New York City!

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Curated Experiences From Our Partners

City Climb at Hudson Yards
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City Climb at Hudson Yards

Climb the highest open-air building ascent in the world!

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3 hours | $124

Abandoned Islands of the East River Sunset Cruise

Sail around NYC's abandoned North and South Brother Islands!

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AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour
3 hours | $112

AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour

Enjoy NYC's architectural landmarks - as best seen from the water.

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AṢẸ: Afro Frequencies at ARTECHOUSE
1 Hour - Partner Event

AṢẸ: Afro Frequencies at ARTECHOUSE

Immerse yourself in Afro-surrealist visuals, sounds, and poetry!

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Harbor Line Sunset Cruises
2 hours | $94 and up

Sunset Cruises

Experience the most stylish means of viewing a New York sunset

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The Edge at Hudson Yards
Partner Event

The Edge at Hudson Yards

See stunning views of NYC from the highest sky deck in the Western Hemisphere!

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3.25 hours | $86-$116

Industrial Waterway Tour to Freshkills Park

Cruise into the heart of Freshkills Park on a classically inspired yacht!

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Statue and Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
1.5 hours | $64

Statue & Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

Experience stunning views of the city from a classic 1920s-style yacht

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Empire State Building
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Empire State Building Observation Decks

Ascend to the 86th and 102nd floors at the top of the Empire State Building!

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Top of the Rock
Partner Event

Top of the Rock

See New York City from the iconic Art Deco landmark, 30 Rockefeller Plaza!

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2.25 hours | $118

Urban Naturalist Cruise: Fall Foliage of the Grand Palisades

Step aboard a luxury yacht and travel north on the Hudson in style!

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One World Observatory
Partner Event

One World Observatory

Admire spectacular 360° views of NYC from the Freedom Tower!

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SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt
Partner Event

SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt

Join an immersive experience atop Midtown Manhattan's tallest commercial skyscraper!

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2.75 hours | $86-$116

AIANY Climate Change and Architecture Tour

Understand how climate change affects New York City by traveling its waterways!

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Private Tours

We can organize a private tour just for your group! Whether you are planning your next family outing, a school trip or a corporate event, we've got you covered!

Virtual Tours

Explore the best of what NYC has to offer from the comfort of your home! We offer several live webinars a week, on-demand virtual tours and more!

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