Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour is in English
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.
What‘s Included
Ear pieces provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance
Guided walking tour led by a local New Yorker
Gratuities
What To Expect
Grand Central Terminal
We will explore the many hidden gems inside Grand Central Terminal while learning all about the history of this iconic NYC building!
Midtown
This tour takes place in the heart of midtown!
Options
Guided Walking Tour in English
Led by a local New Yorker!
Reviews
1,653 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jonathan was amazing. He...
Judy P,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jonathan was amazing. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history of Grand Central Station. He involved the group of 16 by memorizing our names and home cities before we even left the starting point and we only gave him this information once. He would call out our names throughout the tour. We learned so much on this fun tour that we didn’t know before. We would highly recommend both this tour and Jonathan.
Highlight of our visit to NYC!
Kathy O,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Jonathan, was fantastic! His knowledge, recall of facts, dates and even our names was incredible. His love of this beautiful treasure was contagious. A wonderful tour. I appreciated his strong speaking voice; no need for earphones.
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Arlene W,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great experience . Enjoyed the guide he was very knowledgeable. And passionate about what he was doing
Grand Central Fabulous Tour
Cheri K,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a fantastic informative tour. John was amazing. He knew the facts and presented them with enthusiasm. He had great interaction with the group. He made sure we heard him and we didn’t feel at all rushed. We highly recommend this tour.
Wanted earphones and a little more….
Jacqueline E,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00Very interesting information and lots of it. The history was very detailed, and Bob had great old photographs too. However, it was hard to hear him sometimes due to the crowd and noise in GCT. We didn’t get access to the private platform, secret staircases, or the catwalks across the west and east windows - I had hoped for those things - and there was no mention of the Manhattan Project. But all-in-all, I enjoyed it very much and would both recommend this GCT tour, and look to join other tours he leads such as the Gilded Age on 5th Avenue.
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