NYC Secrets of Grand Central Private Walking Tour
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NYC Secrets of Grand Central Private Walking Tour
By Untapped New York
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Ages 0-100
Duration: 1h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Guided walking tour with a native New Yorker
- Ear pieces provided to each guests ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10170, USAThe 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:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26697P26- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Tour is in English
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26697P26
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Itinerary
- 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10170, USAThe tour starts in front of track 29 inside Grand Central Terminal's main concourse. Your guide will be holding an "Untapped New York" sign.
- 1Peek 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.Pass byChrysler BuildingMetLife Building
About the operator
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- cherylpC5115TQ0 contributionsUnique history experienceBill was an excellent narrator and storyteller with a deep understanding of the subject matter. An enjoyable tour on the history of New York from the lens of the gilded ageWritten February 17, 2025
- TravelGuyAndFamily0 contributionsGood tour, John’s a good guideAsk for John, he was a great guide. He had a good style and had some of his own stories for context. He also used a low-tech ear piece system that quietly spoke into your ear. In the other group, the guide had to shout in some parts of the terminal.Written February 17, 2025
- L8486QUjudys0 contributionsWe had a great timeIt was so interesting! I've lived in the NYC area my whole like but had never explored Grand Central this way. I learned so much. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, personable and funny. He had great "only in NY" stories to share as well. It was a fabulous way to spend a cold, snowy afternoon. We had a great time.Written February 17, 2025
- 939jeffc0 contributionsGreat tour with JustinJustin is amazing.We totally enjoyed the tour and the information Justin provided. It was the best tour we've experienced at Untapped. We will be back.Written February 17, 2025
- Love_Jersey_City0 contributionsAn eye opener about Penn Station and Moynihan Train HallSecrets of Penn Station & Moynihan Train Hall was riveting and captivating. Justin knows how to explain things and how to tell stories. He also has a knack for personally connecting with his tourists and learning their names.Written February 17, 2025
- michaelkC9387MJ0 contributionsWonderful 90 minutesRichard was fabulous. Really interesting tidbits and insightful about an amazing landmark. Catered the dialogue to younger kids and adults… highly recommendWritten February 16, 2025
- dirank20210 contributionsJustin is the best!Justin,out tour guide,is a treasure.His wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm he imparts to us is unmatched.You are lucky if you go on any tour with him.I learned things in each subway station that I never knew or noticed when I traveled for many years on the subway.Written February 16, 2025
- Go414718993360 contributionsA grand experience at Grand CentralWe had a very interesting tour at Grand Central. It wasn't just the information that made it wonderful, but also our guide, Jonathan. He was attentive, and genuinely interested in every single person to have a great time. He was very knowledgeable and had a great energy when he was talking to us.Written February 16, 2025
- G9065EFalexk0 contributionsJohn was great!John Desanto was a fantastic tour guide! Extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. His passion made the tour great. Will definitely recommend to friendsWritten February 16, 2025
- dougwilbourne0 contributionsGreat tour, don't miss itDon't miss this. Our tour guide was fantastic. Great sense of humor, great stories about Grand Central and NYC in general. Easy walking and would be good for people with mobility challenges (only 5 stair steps in total on our tour). Lots of great trivia about Grand Central Terminal, really fun.Written February 15, 2025
- Steve A0 contributionsSo much to learn about Grand Central StationGreat tour of Grand Central Station. So much history to know and learn. Our tour guide Johnathan was great and very personable.Written February 14, 2025
- Z4593FEhazelb0 contributionsAn Essential Window into NYC HistoryI used to go to Grand Central every week for work and I knew almost none of the incredible history behind it until this tour! Jonathan was such a wonderfully engaging tour guide and storyteller in general. Can't recommend enough.Written February 12, 2025
- Z4593FEhazelb0 contributionsTen out of ten!Richard was like a walking encyclopedia! I learned so much about New York City history and saw some truly incredible architecture. Highly recommend this tour.Written February 12, 2025
- I9192GHraquelr0 contributionsHistory in TransitHistory, context and the evolution of public transit while riding on the train and visiting stations and platforms. AJ was really great at leading us through decades of information. The whispers made it easy to hear even through the train noise. Be ready to walk and climb lots of stairs.Written February 11, 2025
- cmeh20190 contributionsLoved the history and inside knowledge, especially the secret stairway!Finally learned how the ceiling could be"backwards." Loved learning about all the clues to look for relating to the Commander and his "crest". Did not know about the whisper corner or the eagles before the tour. Jonathan was engaging and thoughtful. The time flew by.Written February 10, 2025
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doctorjane
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK251 contributions
Brilliant tour with Richard our guide today. He was kind and courteous and very knowledgeable. My husband is very much into trains and thought the tour was fantastic- as did our 17 year old daughter and I who aren’t quite such train fanatics! We learned a lot about the history of the train station, the role of Jackie Kennedy, secret spiral staircases, architecture, whispering walls and of course the tennis court! I was concerned that we wouldn’t be able to hear our guide given the background noise of a busy working station but Richard gave us little over ear headphones which were great. We’d thoroughly recommend this tour. Thank you Richard!
Written October 23, 2024
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Campbell Graham
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Jul 2023 • Solo
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.
Written July 28, 2023
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Thank you for this review. It is amazing how Jonathan remembers everyone's names and it's something that sets him apart from all other guides. Glad you enjoyed the tour. Take good care!
Written August 1, 2023
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ceejay069
moraga, California, USA8 contributions
Aug 2021
I scheduled 2 private tours for my husband and our 13 year old grandson, the Secrets of Grand Central Station and The Remnants of Penn Station at 2 separate times on one day, both with Justin. Justin suggested it might be more fun for our grandson if we combined the tours and rode the subway to include the secrets of the NY Subway, usually offered as a separate tour. The resulting tour was fabulous! Justin's sensitivity to what our grandson would enjoy most was spot on, and his visuals brought it all to life. My husband and I were thrilled with Justin's attention to detail, his personable manner and genuine knowledge of and enthusiasm for his subject matter. Our grandson, a real train enthusiast, hasn't stopped talking about it yet, and neither have we. Justin combines all the perfect traits of a guide, and anyone able to schedule a tour with him will have a most memorable experience. His give aways at the end of pictures of Penn station before and after, etc. will be lasting mementoes of our wonderful experience. Untapped tours is amazing with its unique offerings, excellent guides and ease of scheduling.
Written August 10, 2021
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CJ it was absolutely my pleasure. You and your family were a delight to lead and I'm so glad I helped to make your trip to NYC memorable. All my best!
Written August 18, 2021
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Michele W
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May 2022 • Friends
This tour was equally enjoyable and fascinating for those in our group with 10+ Years living in NYC and first time visitors to the City. Our tour guide was Louis and he was knowledgeable, engaging, and funny. Definitely a good time!
Written May 16, 2022
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My thanks for reviewing your experience with Louis and I thank you for joining us. So happy you enjoyed your tour. Take care!
Written May 17, 2022
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Alexandra C
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Oct 2022
This was an incredible tour!! Ginny Poleman was a FANTASTIC guide! She was extremely knowledgeable as well as funny and made the tour really entertaining. I had no idea there were so many nooks and crannies to explore as well as all the history. Definitely recommend!
Written November 8, 2022
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Amazing! You're right Ginny is an amazing guide and we are thrilled to be working with her. So glad you agree and enjoyed your time with her at GCT. Be well!
Written November 9, 2022
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Adrienne N
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Jan 2025 • Family
Loved this tour! John DeSanto was a great guide - informative, attentive, knowledgeable, personable, well-prepared, and funny. He shared interesting facts and points of interest within the terminal and outside. We didn't miss a word as he provided whisper listening devices. There are places in the building that you will want to go back and visit after the tour ends! Thanks, John.
Written January 10, 2025
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Adrianne
Watchung, NJ5 contributions
Oct 2022
Jeremy was a great tour guide! I've lived right outside of NYC my whole life and finally decided to tour Grand Central Station and learn more about it. Jeremy was attentive to all and answered everyone's questions with enthusiasm. I recommend this tour!
Written October 19, 2022
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Jeremy is one of the best guides in the city! So glad you were able to enjoy a tour of us at Grand Central. Be well!
Written October 24, 2022
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Meg H
San Francisco, CA10 contributions
Nov 2022
Interesting in many ways - learned about Grand Central's history, it's quirks, the building itself and of course, its secrets. Richard, our guide, knew his facts and shared them with passion and humor. We were a group ranging in age from 22 to 63, and we all thought it was super. Some of us loved the history, others how it was saved from demolition in the 60's, others the architectural features. Highly recommend.
Written November 28, 2022
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Hi Meg, thanks for the review. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Richard and we appreciate your recommendation. Be well!
Written December 2, 2022
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Janet O
Sudbury, MA27 contributions
Sep 2022
Jeremy gave a fabulous tour. There were 11 people in our group. He gave a quick paced and very comprehensive tour. He spoke clearly, and had added additional photos for the group to see. He provided fascinating historical anecdotes and the tour was appealing to a wide range of age groups. I highly recommend this tour!
Written September 30, 2022
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Thanks Janet for taking the time to review your tour with Jeremy at Grand Central. We are thrilled you enjoyed it. Be well!
Written October 3, 2022
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John M
3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Richard was an amazing tour guide! We loved our tour of Grand Central and never could have learned all of the secrets and history that Richard shared on our own. Richard's attention to detail was amazing, and seeing the indoor tennis court was a simply wonderful!
Written July 6, 2024
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