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title: NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 2039
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 19 of 24 (Architecture & Grand Central Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-grand-central-station-secrets-small-group-tour/
---

# NYC Grand Central Station Secrets Small Group Tour

In our comparison: #19 of 24 in Architecture & Grand Central Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The tour starts in front of Track 29,
- Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 2039 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Untapped New York
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.86 from 2039 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1983 of 2039.

- 5 stars: 1835 (90%)
- 4 stars: 148 (7%)
- 3 stars: 32 (2%)
- 2 stars: 19 (1%)
- 1 star: 5 (0%)

## 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

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Grand Central Terminal** (1h 30m) - We will explore the many hidden gems inside Grand Central Terminal while learning all about the history of this iconic NYC building!
2. **Midtown** (pass by, no stop) - This tour takes place in the heart of midtown!
3. **MetLife Building** (pass by, no stop) - We will see the Metlife as we walk around Grand Central
4. **Chrysler Building** (pass by, no stop) - We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we go outside to take a close look at Grand Central Terminal's clock
5. **Campbell Apartment** (5m) - We will peek inside this amazing bar hidden inside Grand Central Terminal
6. **Grand Central Market** (pass by, no stop) - We will see it on this tour
7. **Graybar Electric Building (Graybar Rats)** (pass by, no stop) - We will end our tour there!
8. **New York City** (1h 30m) - This tour takes place right in the middle of Manhattan in New York City
9. **Manhattan Skyline** (pass by, no stop) - ...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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
- 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.

## Compared with other Architecture & Grand Central Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #19 of 24** | €35 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (2039) | shared |
| [Art Deco and Architecture Midtown Landmarks Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/art-deco-and-architecture-midtown-landmarks-tour/?format=md) | €36 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (164) | shared |
| [Private Tour New York City in the Gilded Age: A History of High Society](/usa/new-york/tours/private-tour-new-york-city-in-the-gilded-age-a-history-of-high-society/?format=md) | €158 | 2h | 4.98 (132) | private |
| [Secrets of Grand Central Private Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/secrets-of-grand-central-private-tour/?format=md) | €190 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (90) | private |

Ranked #19 of 24 in Architecture & Grand Central Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €222, median €53; typical length 2h. 5 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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