Grand Central Tour: Uncover Hidden Historical Secrets
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59 Ratings
New York
Uncover the hidden historical secrets of Grand Central on this engaging tour. Discover a hidden tennis court, a backwards ceiling, and more surprising facts about this iconic NYC landmark!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Grand Central Terminal - 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.
- Chrysler Building - We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we walk around Grand Central Terminal
- MetLife Building - We will see the Metlife building as we walk around Grand Central Terminal
What's Included
- Ear pieces provided for perfect audio clarity
- Guided walking tour led by a native New Yorker
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Are you aware that there’s a secret tennis court tucked within Grand Central? Did you know that the roof is inverted? Uncover these facts and more on this exploration while acquainting yourself with the unexpected history of this remarkable New York City landmark! This journey is conducted by a born-and-bred New Yorker who’s a certified New York City Tour guide.
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Unveil the mysteries of one of NYC’s most prestigious edifices
Learn about the architectural error as vast as Grand Central’s main atrium - Spot one of NYC’s most refined cocktail bars, formerly a workplace, a hidden liquor establishment, and a prison
- Get a glance at the entryway of the glass corridors
- Pinpoint Grand Central’s concealed tennis court
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Decode the cryptic emblems of the family responsible for constructing Grand Central
See the remnants of Grand Central’s vanished cinema
- Tour is in English
Location
89 E 42nd St
East 42nd Street
The tour starts in front of track 29 inside Grand Central Terminal's main concourse. Your guide will be holding an "Untapped New York" sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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B2075bqrayb
Mar 3, 2024
A good overview of Grand Central - Cullen was a great tour guide for our Scout troop. The pacing was just right for a group of young folks. There was humor for the adults. And we got to see a bit behind the scenes, which is great for those of us who pass through GCT every day. Thanks!
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Kathy_d
Feb 1, 2024
Great tour - AJ, our guide, was very knowledgeable & made the tour very interesting. Would recommend for all history buffs!
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Jacqueline_p
Jan 8, 2024
Very informative and interesting. - Richard, our tour guide, was very informative. Very easy to hear with the listening ear piece. Got around to all areas of the station. Very thorough. I highly recommend this tour.
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567mindyc
Dec 15, 2023
Great tour of Grand Central ! - John DeSanto did a great job ! He was very knowledgeable and obviously loves what he does. Will definitely recommend to friends.
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661renez
Dec 10, 2023
Look at the hole in the ceiling! - Wear good shoes and bring a coat a you might go outside. It takes about 1.5h. It’s super interesting.
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Ratch64
Sep 12, 2023
Great walking tour of Grand Central Station - Had a fabulous tour of Grand Central Station—we went through many nooks and crannies and learned lots of history and stories about the station fro beginnings to now. Our guide, John DeSanto, seemed to know it all when it came to Grand Central. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and enthusiastic. We had a great time and learned lots.
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798stefanh
Aug 23, 2023
Most interesting station - The best part was the guide himself. John is Very eloquent, very entertaining and he is a very nice and warm person.
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973campbellg
Jul 28, 2023
Fantastic tour - Jonathon was such a great tour guide. Enjoyed the tour much more than I thought I would. There was about 17 people on the tour and he somehow managed to remember everyone’s name so he made it feel like a really personal experience.
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Hb009
Jul 22, 2023
Secrets of Grand Central Station - This was a fascinating tour of Grand Central Station. Our guide AJ was incredibly knowledgeable and we enjoyed the way he told the stories of the station. We would recommthis tour to everyone.
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Raymond_b
Jun 6, 2023
Exceptional and fascinating - Richard was so knowledgeable and we really were appreciative to have him as our guide. We learned so many “hidden” secrets
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