On this guided walk through Grand Central, a native New Yorker who is a licensed New York City tour guide will lead you and point out its lesser-known stories. The walk focuses on the building itself, its surprising history and a number of hidden features you might otherwise miss.
As you move through the station you will learn about a design flaw as large as the main concourse. Along the way you will find one of the city’s most elegant cocktail bars, in a space that was formerly an office, a speakeasy and even a jail. You will peek into the entrance of the glass walkways and locate Grand Central’s hidden tennis court. Your guide will help you decipher the hidden symbols of the family that built Grand Central and show you what remains of Grand Central’s lost movie theatre. The pace is conversational, so you can ask questions as you go and see the details that give this New York icon its unique character.
Why Visit
- Licensed New York City tour guide and native New Yorker
- Hidden tennis court inside Grand Central
- Backwards ceiling and design flaw as large as main concourse
- Elegant cocktail bar formerly an office, speakeasy and jail
- Glass walkway entrance, hidden family symbols and remnants of the lost movie theater
What's included
- Earpieces provided to each guest
- Guided walking tour with local New Yorker
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Accessibility
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible to strollers
- Service animals welcome
- Public transit links nearby
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
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.
Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You must be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.