Secrets of Grand Central Terminal and/or Penn Station - Private

5.0 (23 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore the secrets of iconic, world-famous Grand Central Terminal!

Or, take a step further into a comparative adventure including Penn Station, which was once arguably grander than today's Grand Central and is still the busiest train station in the Americas.

Highlights:

Compare your exact locations with what was originally located there in the famously demolished 1910 Penn Station.

Uncover remnants lost to time from the original Penn Station, and explore the new Moynihan Train Hall.

Compare Penn Station to Grand Central, where we will arrive after exploring NYC Subway secrets in original 1904 stations.

Discover Grand Central's secret bar, glass walkways, hidden tennis court, whispering walls, and much more!

Your licensed guide is from NYC and is a certified urban planner and Guides Association of NYC member.

Notes:

Full Subway fare provided!

Individual ear pieces provided.

Tour only visits public areas.

Experience involves walking up and down steps.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Region NYC

What is included

Included

Included: Subway fare included on your private tour!
Included: Ear pieces are provided, ensuring everyone hears perfectly.

Itinerary

Penn Station

one hour

Uncover artifacts of the original Penn Station hiding in plain sight and experience the new Moynihan Train Hall!
Grand Central Terminal

one hour Admission included

We will arrive at Grand Central Terminal via the NYC Subway to discover even more secrets!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Grand Central Terminal ONLY tours:

Please meet at Track 23 inside the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal
Penn Station & combined Grand Central tours:

Please meet at the Pret A Manger coffee shop located at 104 W 32nd Street

End point

Penn Station ONLY tours end at Moynihan Train Hall
Combined tours & Grand Central tours end at Grand Central Terminal

Using your ticket

For Penn Station & combined tours, please meet at the Pret A Manger coffee shop located at 104 W 32nd Street.

For Grand Central Terminal ONLY tours, please meet at Track 23 inside the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal

Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking up and down steps

Options

Penn Station and Grand Central

Duration: 3 hours

Penn Station and Grand Central: Comparative, private walking tour of NYC's two busiest train stations, with a NYC Subway connection between the two sites!

Starting point:

104 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA
Grand Central Secrets

Duration: 2 hours

Grand Central Terminal: Discover the many secrets of world-famous Grand Central Terminal on a private walking tour with a professional urban planner!

Starting point:

Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Penn Station Secrets

Duration: 2 hours

Penn Station : Uncover remnants of the original Penn Station and learn about the future of the busiest train station in the Americas!

Starting point:

104 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA