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Secrets of Grand Central Private Tour

5.0 (90 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Secrets of Grand Central Private Tour

About this activity

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.

  • 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

Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Architecture Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Written guide
English
Operated by
Untapped New York

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Ear pieces provided to each guests ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly
  • Included: Guided walking tour with a local New Yorker

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Grand Central Terminal

    1 h 30 min

    Peek into the entrance of the glass walkways, learn about Grand Central Terminal’s backwards ceiling, see its hidden tennis courts, locate its lost armchairs, and learn many more of its secrets.

  2. Chrysler Building

    Passing by

    We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we walk around Grand Central Terminal

  3. MetLife Building

    Passing by

    We will see the Metlife building as we walk around Grand Central Terminal

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts in front of track 29, inside Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse.

End point

  • The tour starts in front of track 29, inside Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse.

Using your ticket

On the day of the tour, we will simply need your first and last name to check you in!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Tour is in English

Traveller ratings

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