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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.

Our Guests Love it!

  • 5 star ratingGreat tour What a great tour we had yesterday . We learned so much and leader was easy to follow. Highly recommend for people of all ages.
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    Elaine R
    3/03/2024
    5 star ratingExcellent tour of an amazing building! Excellent tour of an amazing building! Jonathan did an outstanding job as our tour guide. I had been in Grand Central Terminal previously but did not appreciate its beauty and historical significance until this tour.
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    James C
    3/01/2024
  • 5 star ratingThoroughly enjoyable walking tour of Grand Central Station My wife and I know a little about the history of Grand Central and were excited to learn more. Jonathan, our guide, did not disappoint! We make it a point to take a guided tour in any city we visit, and I have to rate this particular one at the very top Jonathan was enthusiastic, hilariously witty, and a wonderful communicator. His love for the subject matter was evident. And indeed we learned so much about this iconic place. While the tour is centered on the magnificent building, we also learned so much we did not know about the Vanderbilts, the guilded age, landmarks preservation, and the importance in history and movies of the 20th Century Limited service to Chicago. For us, this tour was the highlight of our trip to NYC!
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    Gerry A
    3/01/2024
    5 star ratingVery Intersting Excellent, informative and interesting. Tour guide was very friendly and had some great stories about the terminal. Would thoroughly recommend.
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    Graeme McCallum
    2/26/2024
  • 5 star ratingThe Inside Scoop on Historic Icon Lots of behind the scenes and historical background on Grand Central Terminal. John had a wealth of information about and enthusiasm for preserving this icon. 11/2 hours of walking and standing. Be aware there is no seating available in the Terminal.
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    Natalie H
    2/26/2024
    5 star ratingGreat tour of Grand Central! Really enjoyed the tour with John. He was engaging and very entertaining. We learned so much. Really want to do another tour!
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    Richard F
    2/25/2024
  • 5 star ratingTake this tour! Cullen was awesome! Tour was informative and well paced! Learned so many cool things about Grand Central Terminal. This is a must see.
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    Jane W
    2/25/2024
    5 star ratingExcellent Grand Central Tour with John - made a perfect Sunday activity We are New Yorkers and took a tour with John and it was fantastic - lots of great information, very dynamic and fun.
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    Alex S
    2/25/2024
  • 5 star ratingInteresting little gem of a tour We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Jonathan. Interesting, well-paced, and the perfect way to spend a bit of time in a rainy day. Thank you, Jonathan!
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    Lisa B
    2/24/2024
    5 star ratingWonderful experience Bob was an excellent guide Very personable and knolwedgable His kn olwedge of history was impressive and added much to the experience
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    Lee W
    2/22/2024
  • 5 star ratingTouring in Grand Central John was knowledgeable, funny and very easy to engage with! I saw so many new things, even though I’ve been to GCT hundreds of times. The time flew by!
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    Jennifer L
    2/21/2024
    5 star ratingInformative, entertaining and accessible! Absolutely loved this walking tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and entertaining, the time flew. We especially appreciated that there were ear pieces so we could hear and that the tour was accessible (ramps and elevators vs lots of stairs). I’d highly recommend for tourists or native New Yorkers looking to learn something cool.
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    CBaker9
    2/21/2024
  • 5 star ratingIf you love the history of Grand Central, this is more than worth your time!!!!! Our guide was truly terrific. Very conversational, informative, enjoyable!!! If you have had any interest in the background and history of this iconic building, you want to take this tour!!!!! He showed us several dozen features and perspectives of not only what the typical tourist and traveler would see but an incredible look behind the construction, history, and inner workings of this fabulous edifice.
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    TheCincinnatiKid_10
    2/20/2024
    5 star ratingGreat experience - Highly recommend This tour was definitely one of the highlights of our NY vacation. We really enjoyed our tour and the tour guide Jonathan did a spectacular job. We highly recommend. He definitely added to the tour itself. We felt very welcomed. We will definitely be booking with Untapped New York again. Thank you for such a great experience!
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    Stephanie C
    2/18/2024
  • 5 star ratingIf you love NY history, take this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. He really knows his history. The old photos of the station in different eras were interesting and informative.
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    Lynn L
    2/18/2024
    5 star ratingWell worth the time and ticket. Fabulous tour! We were fortunate enough to have Jonathan as our tour guide and he was absolutely fantastic. He knew all of our names in the entire group in under 5 minutes. This helped to make us feel truly a part of his story telling. Two of our group of four had been on the tour before and said they really enjoyed the tour more this time and continued to learn with Jonathan at the helm! (That's a pretty high complement in and of itself). If you are lucky enough to get Jonathan as a tour guide, you are guaranteed to feel the time fly as you learn the history and stories of this beauty. Thanks for making it fantastic! - The Kansas Coalition
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    Cindy D
    2/15/2024
  • 5 star ratingGreat tour This tour was done by John. He is really knowledgeable and fun as a guide. We heard things about Grand Central that moet New Yorker s do not know about. All very interesting and often astounding. Thanks John for a great experience!
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    margot r
    2/14/2024
    5 star ratingThe Tour was Grand! The Tour was incredible! We got to learn some really fun things about the station and the city’s history! It’s an awesome way to spend an afternoon
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    Dent M
    2/09/2024
  • 4 star ratingGood tour! This tour is filled with historical information. You will examine grand central station from floor to ceiling. The guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Whether you are a history buff, a tourist or someone who commutes to GCS every day, you will learn something on this tour.
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    Gigi E
    2/07/2024
    5 star ratingMust do if you want a history tour. Bill is very knowledgeable and gave a fascinating tour that was packed with information. As we walked we were told about the buildings, the people, the stories and the context of who and why. Must do for anyone interested in the history of the Guilded Age.
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    Steven K
    2/05/2024

Our Walking Tours

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

Ellis Island Hospital Hard Hat Tour

Exclusive Hard Hat Tour inside the usually off-limits hospital

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Farm.one tour
1 Hour - $36

Hydroponic Farm Tour & Tasting

Taste Michelin-star ingredients inside Brooklyn’s state-of-the-art hydroponic farm!

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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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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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1.5 Hours - $39

Burning Gotham: Life in 1830s Manhattan

Retrace the path of The Great Fire of 1835 and learn how it forever changed Manhattan!

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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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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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Remnants of Penn Station Tourrecreation of Penn station atrium
2 Hours - $39

Remnants of Penn Station Tour

Discover the hidden remnants of the old Penn Station!

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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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Victorian Flatbush Mansions Tour
2 Hours - $39

Victorian Flatbush Mansions Tour

Discover the spectacular mansions and history of Flatbush, a truly unique Brooklyn neighborhood.

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Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Tourempty
2 Hours - $39

Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Tour

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

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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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Untapped Central Park Tour
2 Hours - $39

Untapped Central Park Tour

Discover the secrets of this urban oasis and one of New York’s most popular attractions.

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Art of Grand Central Madison Walking Tour
1.5 Hours - $39

The Art of Grand Central Madison

Tour of the fascinating works of art inside the news part of Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Madison!

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View of the Gowanus Canal
2 Hours - $39

Bridges of the Gowanus Canal Tour

Discover the surprising history of the Gowanus Canal seen through the lens of its bridges

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Secrets of Rockefeller Center Tour
1.5 Hours - $39

Secrets of Rockefeller Center Tour

Unearth the secrets and stories that make this landmark one of the most visited sites in the world.

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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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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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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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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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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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1 Hour - Partner Event

World of AI-magination at ARTECHOUSE

See how human creativity and artificial intelligence work together!

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The Edge at Hudson Yards
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The Edge at Hudson Yards

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

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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
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Top of the Rock

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

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One World Observatory
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One World Observatory

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

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SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt
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SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt

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

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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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