NYC Secrets of Grand Central Private Walking Tour

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New York City, USA

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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

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

Meeting Location

Meeting point

89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10170, USA

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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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chrysler Building (Pass By)

We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we walk around Grand Central Terminal
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MetLife Building (Pass By)

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

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tour is in English

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: The NYC Secrets of Grand Central Private Walking Tour has a Free Cancellation policy. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-26697P26

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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