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Secrets of Grand Central Private Tour

5.0 · 90 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation Private tour
Grand Central Terminal

At a glance

Secrets of Grand Central Private Tour is a 1h 30m private experience in New York City, United States, operated by Untapped New York. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 90 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $210 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Ear pieces provided to each guests ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, Guided walking tour with a local New Yorker.

Highlights

  • Private experience — just you and your group
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
  • Wheelchair accessible

Quick facts

Duration
1h 30m
Group
Private tour — only your group
Languages
English
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

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

What's included

What's included

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

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 1h 30m

    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. Stop 2

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

  3. Stop 3

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

Meeting point

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

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

Cancellation policy

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Secrets of Grand Central Private Tour take?

The experience lasts about 1h 30m.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $210 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

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

Where does it start?

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

Can I cancel?

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

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in English.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 90 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.

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