Secrets of Grand Central Tour
Secrets of Grand Central Tour
- 1.5 hours
- $29 to $39
- Up to 15 guests
- Flexible Cancellations
Tour Highlights
- Discover the secrets of one of NYC’s most iconic buildings
- Learn about the design flaw as large as Grand Central’s main concourse
- Find one of NYC’s most elegant cocktail bars formally an office, a speakeasy and a jail
- Peek into the entrance of the glass walkways
- Locate Grand Central’s hidden tennis court
- Decipher the hidden symbols of the family that built Grand Central
- See what’s left of Grand Central’s lost movie theater
Guests Love This Tour!
- AMAZING 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!!!Sylvie P9/11/2024The 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..Richard K9/07/2024
- Grand 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!Margaret G9/05/2024
- Great experience visiting Grand Central Terminal This was an amazing experience! I’ve been thru grand central terminal many times and didn’t realize there’s so much to learn about the history and backgroundUri S8/30/2024Don’t think about it just take the tour already. So many little gems hidden in plain sight just waiting to be found and explained. We come through Grand Central a lot and finally took the tour. Our guide AJ was exceptionally professional and took the time to learn and call us by our names. We especially loved the history. Highly recommend taking this tour. A great value for the information and fun you will have.staciicats8/29/2024
- Fantastic tour Jonathan was a fantastic tour guide. We had 17 people in our group and he knew all of our names after one introduction! He had a stage voice which projected so we did not need to wear any earphones in order to hear every word perfectly. Jonathan was enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable and we saw and learned about so many incredible sites at Grand Central! Definitely recommend the tour!Patricia M8/23/2024The most enthusiastic guide and a wonderfully detailed tour We booked the Secrets of Grand Central Walking Tour towards the start of our honeymoon in NYC on Friday 16th August. We have done similar walking tours in European cities a few of years ago and have made the mistake of doing them too late in our stay to factor in the guides recommendations, so we made sure to schedule them in early this time.
Jonathan was a passionate and enthusiastic tour guide who made special effort to learn everyone’s names and where they were from at the start of the tour, and acknowledging them throughout e.g. ‘Did you know Rachel that ’ which made the tour feel really personal and interactive. The content of the tour itself was fantastic and Jonathan pointed out small but wonderful details that we would not have noticed if we had just walked around ourselves. It also made me understand the history of transport and infrastructure from a different perspective. The tour has made me want to go away and do more research on New York’s History - particularly the Gilded Age (History Graduate & Teacher) upon our return to England.
We enjoyed the food hall afterwards and will be returning to visit Campbell Bar later on in our stay - thanks for pointing this out to us Gossip Girl fans!
This tour also served as a great introduction to the Gilded Age Walking Tour we did the following day.
Thank you Jonathan - your energy was fantastic!
Rachel & Georgerachelsinthewrongera8/21/2024 - The most enthusiastic guide and a wonderfully detailed tour We booked the Secrets of Grand Central Walking Tour towards the start of our honeymoon in NYC on Friday 16th August. We have done similar walking tours in European cities a few of years ago and have made the mistake of doing them too late in our stay to factor in the guides recommendations, so we made sure to schedule them in early this time.Jonathan was a passionate and enthusiastic tour guide who made special effort to learn everyone’s names and where they were from at the start of the tour, and acknowledging them throughout e.g. ‘Did you know Rachel that…’ which made the tour feel really personal and interactive. The content of the tour itself was fantastic and Jonathan pointed out small but wonderful details that we would not have noticed if we had just walked around ourselves. It also made me understand the history of transport and infrastructure from a different perspective. The tour has made me want to go away and do more research on New York’s History - particularly the Gilded Age (History Graduate & Teacher) upon our return to England. We enjoyed the food hall afterwards and will be returning to visit Campbell Bar later on in our stay - thanks for pointing this out to us Gossip Girl fans!This tour also served as a great introduction to the Gilded Age Walking Tour we did the following day. Thank you Jonathan - your energy was fantastic!Rachel & GeorgeRachel Salter8/21/2024American History Comes Alive. Bob was great sharing the history, and architecture of Grand Central Terminal. I had read the book “The Masterpiece” a historical fiction novel by Fiona Davis, which features GCT prominently so I enjoyed Bob sharing the same history plus details, which made the novel come alive.drmusicfan698/06/2024
- Excellent tour well worth the money Probably one of the best tours I have done around the world, Jonathan our tour guide was excellent, his knowledge and presentation could not be surpassed, I have passed through Grand Central many times without noticing some amazing features although I am a visitor to New York. However as said previously Jonathan was such an amazing guide, Definitely a must do tourshedboy8/02/2024A surprisingly quick 90 minutes This tour was the highlight of our trip to NYC. I wasn’t sure how interesting Grand Central would be, but the 90 minutes flew by. Richard was knowledgeable and energetic. We learned so much (and even visited a tennis court inside the station!) and the entire tour was entertaining and fun. I will recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city.melanielO8575UL7/26/2024
- Fascinating tour of Grand Central Jonathan’s tour was amazing: such detailed knowledge of the history and development of Grand Central. Even my brother, now a fully fledged New Yorker discovered unknown nuggets. Jonathan involved everyone and as promised showed us those secret parts of the station.Highly recommended.Liz A7/26/2024
About This Tour:
Discover the many secrets of this New York City icon! Close to a million people pass through Grand Central Terminal every day, yet very few know the many stories and secrets which you will learn on this tour. On this unique walking tour you will discover the origins and history of the Beaux Arts train station, from its glittering glory days to disrepair and modern quests to save it. Our top rated tour guides will make you experience what most miss: its hidden features, design quirks, and much more. Whether you pass through it every day on your morning commute or stroll through the Grand Central for the first time, you are sure to leave having learned, seen, and experienced something new and extraordinary. This tour of Grand Central Terminal is great for history or architecture buffs alike.
Ear pieces are provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance!
100% refund up to 72 hours prior to the start of your tour.
When canceled less than 72 hours before the start of your tour, we will do our best to reschedule you or issue you a credit to use on any of our upcoming tours. This credit won’t expire until you use it!
The group meets in front of track 29, inside Grand Central’s main concourse. 89 East 42nd St, New York, NY 10017. Your guide will hold an “Untapped New York” sign.
By Subway: 4, 5, 6, 7 and S trains to 42nd St / Grand Central Terminal
How long is the tour?
This tour is 90 minutes long.
Where does it end?
It ends where it starts, inside Grand Central’s main concourse.
How strenuous is this tour?
This tour is easy and most people can participate.
Is this tour ADA accessible?
Yes, it is! You can email us at [email protected] in order for us to best prepare your visit.
Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?
This tour is mostly indoors.
What is Untapped New York’s relationship with the MTA?
We are a minority owned and independent walking tour company based in Brooklyn, and are not endorsed, licensed, or otherwise officially sanctioned by the MTA.