Discover NYC's Secrets & Hidden Gems

Name: Untapped New York
Rating: 4.9

Unique Walking Tours for the Curious Mind

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We welcome up to 15 guests on our public walking tours

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Explore Ellis Island's Abandoned Hospital

Exclusive hard hat tour inside Ellis Island's Contagious Disease Hospital, abandoned since 1954. An experience unlike any other in NYC...

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Discover the Secrets of Grand Central

Did you know there is a hidden tennis court inside Grand Central? Or that its ceiling is backwards? Join us and discover its many other secrets.

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Secrets of Grand Central TourView of Grand Central Terminal's atrium

Facade of a mansion by 5th Avenue, New York

Discover The Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions

Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was during the Gilded Age when grand mansions of millionaires lined the illustrious street.

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John Rocks John was a delight. He added energy & humor to an already terrific subject matter – Grand Central Station. The history and the architecture lesson was terrific.

TravelingDaveS
8/17/2025

Great Tour Our guide was SOOOOO knowledgeable! He kept it interesting and moving. Very thorough. So glad we did it and I would recommend it for all!

craincl
8/17/2025
Great experience! Informative and fun! Our guide really knew his stuff, very clear and entertaining. The headphones were super helpful.

Kelly P
8/17/2025

Coney Island history and a ride on the Wonder Wheel! We did Justin’s tour of Coney Island. It was terrific, as are all of Justin’s tours. He’s fun, full of stories and facts, and so personable.

Linda M
8/16/2025
Terrific tour, learned a lot. A fascinating 2-hour tour. Our guide, Richard, was very knowledgeable and an ongoing font of great stories about some of the characters who occupied these mansions. I would certainly book another tour with Untapped New York and with Richard.

PaulNYC2018
8/16/2025

A candid real New Yorkers perspective on its history and lifestyle Rose had plentiful interesting and relevant information about NYC history, society past and present. Made you think about a locals perspective on their society.

cameroneducation
8/16/2025
Learned a lot! Cullen was knowledgeable, passionate about the subway’s history, energetic and took all of our questions. I had a fantastic 2 hours on this tour and am excited to bring my sisters on it next time.

eae4
8/11/2025

Wonderful tour discovering Grand Central Station with Richard, who revealed fascinating curiosities and hidden corners of this architectural masterpiece!

alice dolcetto
8/11/2025
Fun and factual! The tour was not only educational, but fun. Jacob was easy to talk with and of course. Knowledgeable. I would definitely suggest his tour.

Doncine K
8/10/2025

Buildings with a lively history Richard was a wealth of information! I had no idea that these buildings had such a story to tell. He was kind and considerate of everyone in the group.

Richard A
8/09/2025
Nice 90 min tour Our guide was very informative, included a lot of information supplemented with historical pictures for the group on an iPad. I recommend this tour for anyone visiting GCT.

Melissa C
8/09/2025

Louis’ tour of Grand Central Station’s secrets was totally awesome! He was really excellent! Andrea from Montreal

Andrea B.
8/09/2025
An interesting and enjoyable tour. Our guide, Jim, was very knowledgeable on the subject of Underground NY.
He is a good and interesting presenter. The tour was certainly worthwhile.

23scent
8/08/2025

An absolute blast John DeSanto led an incredibly engaging and well organized tour. He laid out the history of the building really clearly with lots of great images and anecdotes to bring the place to life. I wouldn’t have thought that I’d laugh, wonder and learn so much in a place I’ve passed through many times on my way in/out of the city. Great tour and phenomenal guide!

Chelsey G
8/07/2025
Fun way to tour Grand Central. I love the history and ability to key on all the elements of Grand Central station. It was fun and informative. Our tour guide was amazing. Who knew there are tennis courts in Grand Central?!

Carla H
8/06/2025

A great tour of Grand Central + an even better tour guide Our tour guide John was fantastic. He was super friendly, personable, and clearly passionate about what he does. It was a small group (about 12 of us), so the whole thing felt really personal and conversational, not like we were being herded around.I honestly didn’t expect to enjoy a tour of a train station this much, but I learned a ton and had a great time. John made the history and architecture genuinely interesting, and the 90 minutes flew by. We explored all over Grand Central and even stepped outside a bit.One thing I really appreciated: everyone got earpieces, so even in the crowded parts, it was easy to hear everything John was saying, no straining or missing details. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun and informative way to see a side of NYC you might otherwise overlook.

laurenkg0516
8/04/2025
Fun NYC History Excellent guide. Appropriate for people who don’t/can’t walk too much. Good for all ages. Lots of stories that were interesting and they were all unknown to me. Its context is the rise and fall of the great industrialists.

jennifer m
8/04/2025

Amazing Tour! This tour was amazing!
It was SO much better than just visiting the site our guide had so much background on the site and the area, he made it incredibly interesting and entertaining!

lizhC6034AG
8/02/2025
Knowledge is key This trip was very good. The guide was so knowledgeable and provided a well thought out and informative tour. I will def look into other tours by this company.

Jennifer P
8/02/2025

Amazing Tour! This tour was amazing!It was SO much better than just visiting the site…our guide had so much background on the site and the area, he made it incredibly interesting and entertaining!

Liz H
8/02/2025
Excellent Tour! This was an amazing tour led by AJ, who was extremely knowledgeable. So much history in this building! Highly recommend the tour.

loudanh
8/01/2025

Excellent Tour! This was an amazing tour led by AJ, who was extremely knowledgeable. So much history in this building! Highly recommend the tour.

Loudan H
8/01/2025
Our family of 4 recently took the NYC Underground Subway Tour on July 23rd and absolutely loved it. Our guide and his guide-in-training were delightful and so knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the NYC subway system and especially its history. Our two teenage boys especially enjoyed hearing about all the secret stops and signs from the original lines that most locals don’t even know about. Definitely recommend for your next trip to the city!

Carla Shearouse Jung
7/31/2025

Excellent private tour of Grand Central! We had a fantastic private tour of Grand Central. Ray was an outstanding guide – he had excellent stories about the history of this stunning building, including little-known tales and areas – even for the New Yorkers in our group. He kept our group of three generations engaged and entertained the entire time. I highly recommend doing the tour early in the morning, to avoid the crowds and noise.

Fiona O
7/27/2025
Learned a lot A lifelong New Yorker, I was familiar with many of the sites mentioned in the description but hadn’t seen and known everything I learned in this 90-minute tour. It was worth my while and yours too.

Eleanor C
7/27/2025

Learned a lot A lifelong New Yorker, I was familiar with many of the sites mentioned in the description but hadn’t seen and known everything I learned in this 90-minute tour. It was worth my while and yours too.

Gatsbyesque2016
7/27/2025
Excellent tour conducted by Richard who shared his indepth knowledge of the history and structure of Grand Central Station. Who knew there were so many extras behind the scenes and otherwise overlooked in plain view if only you open ones eyes

Tim Gulson
7/23/2025

Gilded tour Great tour with such an informative guide. Really enjoyed it The guide was conscious to try and keep us out of the harsh sun.

teacherbethj
7/21/2025
Best Guide in Manhattan! Our tour guide knew her subject, brought her own pictures of relevant interesting things we would not have known of otherwise and interacted incredibly well with all of us.

William E
7/20/2025

Educational & entertaining. Well done tour of Grand Central Station led by our guide, Christian. He was professional, informative, and personable throughout. He included key historical facts and architectural highlights, with a great balance of detail and enthusiasm.

Footprints718307
7/20/2025
Great tour Ro was very friendly. She shared her vast knowledge of the history of Grand Central and NYC. Highly recommend.
Can grab a bite and a drink in food court downstairs before tour begins. Mostly inside which worked in hot weather.

Jean L
7/19/2025

Great Subway Tour! Rayn was an excellent tour guide. Super-informed and entertaining. We learned a lot about the history of the NYC subway system. Very interesting and fun tour.

Ellen S
7/19/2025
Really enjoyed this tour. So much to know about grand central which is really a focal point of the city. Johnathan was a great guide. He made it really fun and was very knowledgable!!

Joslyn C
7/18/2025

Thank you so much Richard for a great informative tour. It was a fun experience. I will be back

Greek Kitchen
7/18/2025
Great tour Our tour was great Johnathon was a wealth of information. The tour moved quickly and Johnathon did everything he could to make things comfortable for everyone. He even remembered everyone’s name. Well worth the money!

Tim W
7/17/2025

GCT Tour Excellent tour guide — very engaging, knowledgeable and friendly. We got to see areas behind the scenes in GCT that are not accessible to the general public. Highly recommend!

David B
7/14/2025
This tour of gilded age architecture will be of value to anyone interested in that period in NYC Our guide Bill was very knowledgeable. It was obvious he did his research and knew a lot about the architecture, the homes, history and the people who lived here. He communicated in a clear and articulate way. The walk up Fifth Avenue alongside Central Park was a pleasant route.

Edwina D
7/14/2025

Loved Secrets of Riverside Drive Our family loved “Secrets of Riverside Drive”. AJ did a fantastic job describing and capturing this often-overlooked area of NYC in a fun and informative way.

Martin B
7/13/2025
A very enjoyable tour of an icon of NY City. For many years my wife and I have traveled into and out of NY City via Grand Central Terminal. We thought it was time to take the time to see and learn more about it. The tour did not disappoint; we learned a great deal of history and saw areas of the terminal that we never knew were there. Our guide (I’m sorry that his name went in one ear and out the other) was excellent – very knowledgeable, had visuals to enliven the history, fielded every question. We had two minor disappointments in that the Vanderbilt tennis club was closed for renovation and the Biltmore Room was in use an MTA in house event, neither the fault of the guide or tour company.

Swegnson
7/11/2025

Touring a Historic Landmark Our tour of Grand Central Station was interesting and informative. We learned about the history of this historic landmark and how it was saved from destruction. Our tour guide, Christian, was knowledgeable and went at a comfortable pace for our book club.

Carole D
7/11/2025

Sort: All Architecture Brooklyn Food History Limited Walking Manhattan Mostly Indoors

1.5 Hours - $39

Secrets of Grand Central Tour

Discover the many Secrets of this iconic building including its hidden tennis court!

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2 Hours - $39

Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Tour

Take a stroll along Fifth Avenue as it was when millionaires’ mansions lined the illustrious street!

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2 Hours - $39

NYC Underground Subway Tour

Discover the surprising history of the NYC Subway

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2 Hours - $39

Secrets of Riverside Drive

Discover secrets that most New Yorkers - even Upper West Siders aren't aware of.

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3 Hours - $200

Photo Tour of the Off-Limits Lott House

Capture the abandoned-looking interiors at one of Brooklyn's oldest historic homes!

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2 Hours - $39

Hidden Gems of Governors Island Tour

Learn about the history of the Governors Island, which dates back over 400 years.

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2 Hours - $39

1960s Pop in NYC: Brill Building to The Beatles Tour

Explore the birthplace of 1960s pop music in Manhattan with a music industry professional!

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2 Hours - $49

Beyond the Boardwalk: Summer Tour of Coney Island

Uncover the secrets of NYC's summer playground!

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3 Hours - $49

Powering NYC: East River Ferry Tour

What keeps the city that never sleeps running, and where do they hide the stuff that does it?

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2 Hours - $39

Remnants of New Amsterdam Tour

Discover the many hidden Dutch relics south of Wall Street

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Ellis Island Hospital Hard Hat Tour- empty room

1.5 Hours - $90

Abandoned Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour

Exclusive Hard Hat Tour inside the usually off-limits hospital

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2 Hours - $39

Underground Art Deco Architecture

Uncover Art Deco concourses and subway entrances beneath our feet!

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2 Hours - $40

Greenwich Village Coffee Tour and Tasting

Discover the surprising history of coffee in New York City while exploring its iconic birthplace: Greenwich Village.

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2 Hours - $39

Secrets of Penn Station & Moynihan Train Hall

Discover hidden remnants of the old Penn Station the new Moynihan Train Hall!

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2 Hours - $39

Billie Holiday’s Harlem and the Birth of The Jazz Age

Walk through Central Harlem to see spots that birthed the jazz age in 1920s & 30s NYC!

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2.5 Hours - $39

NYC’s Irish History Tour

From the shores of Cobh to the streets of NYC, discover how Irish immigrants have shaped our city!

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3 Hours - $59

A Taste of New York: Food Tour of Manhattan

Uncover tales of immigrant life in on this food and history tour!

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2 Hours - $39

Remnants of the World's Fair Tour

Didn’t make it to the 1939/40 or 1964/65 World’s Fairs? Here's your chance!

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Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Tourempty

2 Hours - $39

Secrets of Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Discover the secrets & hidden gems of NYC's most famous bridge and the surrounding neighborhood!

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1.5 Hours - $39

Washington Square & the Birth of 5th Ave

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of NYC's famous thoroughfare on a tour of lower 5th Ave.

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2 Hours - $39

Brooklyn Underground Subway Tour

Discover the secrets of the NYC subway in Brooklyn

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Group of nurses sitting on the steps of the hospital

1.5 Hours - $92 and up

Ellis Island Nursing Tour

Uncover the medical history inside Ellis Island's Abandoned Hospital

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2 Hours - $39

Remnants of Gritty Old Times Square Tour

Go back to the halcyon days when 42nd Street was the Deuce.

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2 Hours - $39

Underground Subway Art Tour

Uncover works of art hidden in plain sight below the streets of NYC!

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3-11 Hours - $69 and up

The Ultimate Untapped NYC Experience

Experience 10 tours in 1 day!

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1.25 Hours - $35

Met Opera Backstage Tour

Peek behind the curtain and explore backstage areas typically off-limits to the public!

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2 Hours - $39

The Velvet Underground's New York Tour

Explore locations that shaped the sound and legacy of an iconic NYC band!

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2 hours - $39 to $49

Financial District and World Trade Center

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2 hours - $39 to $49

Soho and Greenwich Village

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View of the Shed at Hudson Yards from the High Line

2 hours - $39 to $49

Chelsea and the High Line

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2 hours - $39 to $49

Midtown North

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The Edge at Hudson Yards

See stunning views of NYC from the highest sky deck in the Western Hemisphere!

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View of Columbus Circle from Central Park

2 hours - $39 to $49

Upper West Side

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Empire State Building Observation Decks

Ascend to the 86th and 102nd floors at the top of the Empire State Building!

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2 hours - $39 to $49

Upper East Side

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Top of the Rock

See New York City from the iconic Art Deco landmark, 30 Rockefeller Plaza!

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One World Observatory

Admire spectacular 360° views of NYC from the Freedom Tower!

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SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt

Join an immersive experience atop Midtown Manhattan's tallest commercial skyscraper!

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3 hours | $124

Abandoned Islands of the East River Sunset Cruise

Sail around NYC's abandoned North and South Brother Islands!

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3 hours | $112

AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour

Enjoy NYC's architectural landmarks - as best seen from the water.

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1.5 hours | $64

Statue & Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

Experience stunning views of the city from a classic 1920s-style yacht

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3.25 hours | $86-$116

Industrial Waterway Tour to Freshkills Park

Cruise into the heart of Freshkills Park on a classically inspired yacht!

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2 hours | $94 and up

Sunset Cruises

Experience the most stylish means of viewing a New York sunset

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2.75 hours | $86-$116

AIANY Climate Change and Architecture Tour

Understand how climate change affects New York City by traveling its waterways!

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2.25 hours | $118

Urban Naturalist Cruise: Fall Foliage of the Grand Palisades

Step aboard a luxury yacht and travel north on the Hudson in style!

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Private Tours

We can organize a private tour just for your group! Whether you are planning your next family outing, a school trip or a corporate event, we've got you covered!

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Virtual Tours

Explore the best of what NYC has to offer from the comfort of your home! We offer several live webinars a week, on-demand virtual tours and more!

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Discover NYC's Secrets & Hidden Gems

Small Groups

5 Star Rating

Exclusive Access

Explore Ellis Island's Abandoned Hospital

Discover the Secrets of Grand Central

Discover The Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions

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Our Walking Tours

Secrets of Grand Central Tour

Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Tour

NYC Underground Subway Tour

Secrets of Riverside Drive

Photo Tour of the Off-Limits Lott House

Hidden Gems of Governors Island Tour

1960s Pop in NYC: Brill Building to The Beatles Tour

Beyond the Boardwalk: Summer Tour of Coney Island

Powering NYC: East River Ferry Tour

Remnants of New Amsterdam Tour

Abandoned Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour

Underground Art Deco Architecture

Greenwich Village Coffee Tour and Tasting

Secrets of Penn Station & Moynihan Train Hall

Billie Holiday’s Harlem and the Birth of The Jazz Age

NYC’s Irish History Tour

A Taste of New York: Food Tour of Manhattan

Remnants of the World's Fair Tour

Secrets of Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Washington Square & the Birth of 5th Ave

Brooklyn Underground Subway Tour

Ellis Island Nursing Tour

Remnants of Gritty Old Times Square Tour

Underground Subway Art Tour

The Ultimate Untapped NYC Experience

Met Opera Backstage Tour

The Velvet Underground's New York Tour

Curated Experiences From Our Partners

Financial District and World Trade Center

Soho and Greenwich Village

Chelsea and the High Line

Midtown North

The Edge at Hudson Yards

Upper West Side

Empire State Building Observation Decks

Upper East Side

Top of the Rock

One World Observatory

SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt

Abandoned Islands of the East River Sunset Cruise

AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour

Statue & Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

Industrial Waterway Tour to Freshkills Park

Sunset Cruises

AIANY Climate Change and Architecture Tour

Urban Naturalist Cruise: Fall Foliage of the Grand Palisades

Private Tours

Virtual Tours