Discover NYC's Secrets & Hidden Gems

Name: Untapped New York
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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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I Thought I Knew Everything but No! I’ve been exploring NYC for 40 years and I thought I knew everything! Boy was I wrong. I learned so much on this tour with Richard, it really put Grand Central into perspective and made me appreciate the building and its functions even more. And finally, after this tour, I think I will be able to find my way around Grand Central next time I’m there — I’ve gotten lost a hundred times, but Richard really showed all the nooks and crannies in a way that made me understand the layout.

marksS5490HQ
1/19/2026

Fun tour of a historic landmark Our family took the Secrets of Grand Central tour and had Ryan as our guide. We had a great time. The tour was interesting and took us all around the Terminal. We learned the history of the building, were taken to “secret” entrances and saw really cool places like the Campbell Bar, the whispering room and even tennis courts (who knew?). Also learned of the dedicated efforts to preserve and refurbish the building as well as seeing the new part of the LIRR. Ryan was a great guide, offering up the info with a dry sense of humor that really engaged the group. My 14YO son was a bit skeptical beforehand wondering how interesting it could be but he really enjoyed it as well. Great way to spend a dreary Sunday afternoon.

margareth139
1/18/2026
Great tour Pete took us into this amazing tour of the downtown subway. Very interesting view on the history of NYC. Really recommend this one.

rmeyermattos
1/17/2026

Very knowledge and entertaining tour guide! Our guide was excellent – both super informative and hilarious. Great side stories that really brought the area alive. It was also great that we were such a small group — 4 people.

amkboogie
1/17/2026
More like a community than a train station! Our guide was great! She was knowledgeable and pleasant. We were surprised to learn so much about something we thought was place to commute by train.

JMfromPA
1/16/2026

Visit to Grand Central We walked to the station from our hotel to visit the dining level. We stopped at the Polish counter. Veselka’s. The food was amazing! Do yourself a favor, don’t pass it by. Then on to some of the bakery and bagel stops to make sure we had some to enjoy at the hotel and we were so glad we did. Magnolia bakery for their banana pudding and a brownie then on to “Zaros” for bagels. The station itself is very historic and still looks beautiful and trains still in an out daily. I visualize the GI’s coming home from WW2 while we were there.

beverleyannm2021
1/16/2026
Excellent tour This is probably The Best walking tour that I have ever been to!
Our guide ,Richard, was amazing!
So knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.
I learned so much on this tour.
I wish it was longer
Highly recommended!

Dr_Iris_B
1/12/2026

Fun and educational The guide was very knowledgeable. He was professional and friendly, and an authentic New Yorker. We came away knowing so much about the history and beauty of Grand Central Station. Highly recommend this tour!

George M
1/12/2026
Great short tour of historican train station. Richard conducted out tour on January 11, 2026. He was funny, imformative, and pointed out a lot of interesting facts about Grand Central. This is a great way to spend 90 minutes. Really interesting.

rmnorton2
1/11/2026

Very enjoyable tour of the subway Really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Pete was really knowledgeable and answer all our questions. It’s a little be different to the ‘normal’ tourist tour, and great to just slow down and actually look around and notice things you wouldn’t normally pay attention too. I’d highly recommend the tour of subways.

Lucy G
1/10/2026
Fun Ride Through Time Fun tour guide provided a wealth of information and offered multiple discussion points, which made for a very inclusive journey through the history of the underground. And catching a glimpse of the abandoned City Hall station was icing on the cake

Kevin C
1/10/2026

Pete rocks Pete was great! Incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and brought a great energy to the tour. About as interactive as it needed to be. 10/10 would do it again!

Harper S
1/10/2026
Fantastic tour of Grand Crntrsl Station Christian was a fantastic guide. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable he was enthusiastic and made everything very interesting . The tour was wonderful and we would highly recommend it.

Inspire63146
1/09/2026

Great experience All around great experience. Jonathan was so knowledgeable, considerate, and great sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour.

G G
1/09/2026
We did the secrets to Grand Central tour with Richard and it was such a wonderful tour. Richard is so incredibly knowledgeable about GCT that most of us didn’t even have any questions. He was informative and knew his way around so well. Highly recommend and would definitely take another tour with Richard.

P F
1/09/2026

Recommended to all who are curious of the old and new history of Grand Central Station. “Secrets of Grand Central Station” was a fantastic tour, engaging, informative, and full of surprises. Our guide Bob was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely friendly, bringing the history and hidden details of the station to life. Even if you think you know Grand Central, this tour will show you things you’ve never noticed before. Highly recommended!

planctot
1/08/2026
Grand Central Terminal The tour of Grand Central was great and exceeded expectations! Richard, our guide, was wonderful and so knowledgeable about the history of Grand Central. The length of time of the tour was just right and money well spent. We keep thinking of the interesting facts we learned. Take the tour!

Maida B
1/08/2026

All-in-all, a pleasant way to spend a chilly afternoon in NYC Tour guide, John, had a wonderful personality and manner that exuded good will — put everyone who was in the beautifully-sized group (not too small, not too large) in a good mood for a well-paced tour of the terminal. (Ran maybe ten or fifteen minutes over allotted time, but nobody had to get anywhere, so it was just more fun.) Gave out very small speakers, with adjustable volume, that hang over your ear, so everyone could hear clearly. Also, had iPad he used to show many photos of past versions of terminal, etc. Part of the tour was, necessarily, in the chilly outdoors — but not too long. All-in-all, a pleasant way to spend a chilly afternoon in NYC.

Benjamin H
1/07/2026
Great tour with unique hidden locations! We had an awesome tour and AJ was an amazing guide! He was so knowledgeable and knew so much, not only about Grand Central Station, but about NYC in general. We really enjoyed this tour and the chance to see areas that the general public don’t normally get to see. It was a great addition to our time in NYC!

selenamyers
1/06/2026

Fascinating insights led by an entertaining and knowledgeable guide. Very much enjoyed the guide. He was super attentive and made the 100-minute tour feel like 5 minutes. The amount of knowledge he had was tremendous and it was presented in a light and humorous way. Highly recommended.

Raphael F
1/06/2026
Great tour and great guide! We really enjoyed this tour! It was a last-minute decision after having dinner in Grand Central. The tour guide John made the experience even better!

lauren l
1/05/2026

Subway history Subway tour with Peter was wonderful! Learned lots!!! I look forward to more Untapped NY tours. Ran smoothly with lots of fascinating details revealed!!

martha vlasits m
1/05/2026
Secrets of grand central.., learned a lot! This was a very interesting tour of grand central. John was our guide. He had a wealth of information. I highly recommend it. Learned a lot!

Michele S
1/04/2026

Great, fast, efficient, insightful experience. Richard was awesome. Definitely recommend this tour. It was fun to understand the history of this wonderful station. Our family enjoyed this

Ashley G
1/04/2026
Richard was a great tour guide of The Secrets of Grand Central Station tour. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would never have known all the wonderful information of such an iconic site if we hadn’t taken the tour. Definitely recommend the tour and Richard

Ernest Herrera
1/04/2026

Informative but repetitive The tour was good. It gave a lot of information about an interesting space. The my tour guide Louis was very well-informed. He could answer questions, and he was willing to say that he didn’t know in those few circumstances when he did not.
Unfortunately, he said everything two or three times, with slightly different wording but no additional information. The tour ran over time. However, with less blather the tour could have finished early and have been more enjoyable.

Michael E
1/03/2026
Interesting Very interesting and knowledgeable tour guide. I would definitely recommend this tour if yo want to learn some history about grand central station.

Noreen B
1/03/2026

Outstanding Tour guide was excellent. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful. We were totally pleased!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BoardingPass819597
1/02/2026
Subway tour by AJ was great! I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn about the history of the NYC subway system. AJ, our tour guide, was phenomenal. He expertly explained the beginnings of the subway and how it expanded throughout the city.

John T
1/02/2026

Perfect 2 hour tour This was a very interesting tour with a great mix of architecture, history and even current topics like recent sales of buildings or renovations. I have been along this stretch of Avenue often and still learned some new things on this tour. The guide was knowledgeable and well versed in the material. As all Untapped tours, it was excellently curated and was delivered in exactly 2 hours as promised. I would recommend this tour to pretty much anyone.

travelingal60
1/02/2026
Worth doing We really enjoyed the tour. It was very interesting with a lot of history. We were looking for something to do other than shop and it was a nice side adventure.

Amy1234783
1/01/2026

great tour, knowledgeable guide Beautiful architecture, knowledgeable guide, memorable time! So many stories behind each corner. it’s a good tour to have if you are in the city.

Sihua P
12/31/2025
Must Do for Architecture loves Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and energetic while walking us through the magical history of the Guilded Age!👍🏻 Hand warmers for those cold days and head sets provided to hear the stories.

Colleen B
12/31/2025

Perfect outing when you have out of town guests. I say this as a lifelong New Yorker with a good grasp on city history. Took tee Perfect outing when u have out of town visitors. I am a native New Yorker with a good handle on city history and still learned more. Small group, knowledgeable guide. Took teenage grandkids

Judith M
12/30/2025
Fun and fascinating tour of Grand Central We took our family of native / life-long New Yorkers on a private tour of Grand Central. Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, bringing the history of the terminal and New York to life in an entertaining and joyful way. Everyone enjoyed the day. A great family outing!

katetU1808DT
12/29/2025

Amazing tour AJ the tour guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommended for an in depth tour of Grand Central Station.

Michael M
12/29/2025
Great Tour! Love this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept a great pace throughout. Despite being a busy Sunday afternoon during the holidays, we were able to see so many cool features of the gorgeous GC and hear a lot of interesting fun facts about the building, New York history even though I’ve been a New Yorker for 12 years! I’m looking forward to doing more tours with this company. Highly recommended.

Christina T
12/29/2025

Grand Tour of Grand Central Loved our fast paced tour, and how well our guide wove us in and out and among the throngs of visitors. He was able to answer all our questions. As locals, we appreciated the history and significance of the many aspects of the station and its surroundings. Highly recommend it.

Amy F
12/29/2025
Would recommend this experience to everyone Our guide was fantastic. The tour was well rounded. We learned so much about grand central station historically and presently! Cant wait to share what I learned with friends and family.

Arman S
12/28/2025

Richard was fantastic!

Michelle Lumino
12/28/2025

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Art Deco Icons of NYC Tour

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Lott House After Dark: Paranormal Investigation

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Grand Central Nightcap Tour

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Secrets of Grand Central Tour

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Jewish Stories of the Gilded Age on NYC's Upper East Side

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Discover the surprising history of the NYC Subway

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

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Greenwich Village Coffee Tour and Tasting

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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

Edison, Tesla & NYC's First Electric Grid Tour

Explore the origins of the electric age in Lower Manhattan!

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3 Hours - $62

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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East River Greenway and the Queensboro Bridge

2 Hours - $52

Hidden Steam Systems of the East Side

Uncover secrets of the steam system that powers NYC's most iconic landmarks!

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2.5 Hours - $52

Inwood’s Hidden Power & Transit Infrastructure Tour

Uncover the often overlooked networks that keep NYC running!

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2 Hours - $39

Remnants of New Amsterdam Tour

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Ellis Island Hospital Hard Hat Tour- empty room

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Abandoned Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour

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Secrets of Penn Station & Moynihan Train Hall

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

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NYC’s Irish History Tour

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Nursing Tour in Abandoned Hospital

Uncover the medical history inside Ellis Island's Abandoned Hospital

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Remnants of the World's Fair Tour

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Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge Tourempty

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Secrets of Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

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

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Brooklyn Underground Subway Tour

Discover the secrets of the NYC subway in Brooklyn

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Underground Subway Art Tour

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

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Urban Naturalist Tour: Seals, Seabirds and Winter Wildlife

Explore the winter wildlife and obscure islands of Lower New York Harbor!

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Sunset Cruises

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1.5 hours | $64

Statue & Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

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2.75 hours | $86-$116

AIANY Climate Change and Architecture Tour

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Abandoned Islands of the East River Sunset Cruise

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

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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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SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt

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

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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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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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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

Art Deco Icons of NYC Tour

Lott House After Dark: Paranormal Investigation

Grand Central Nightcap Tour

Secrets of Grand Central Tour

Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Tour

Jewish Stories of the Gilded Age on NYC's Upper East Side

Met Opera Backstage Tour

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

NYC Underground Subway Tour

Met Museum Insider Tour

Washington Square & the Birth of 5th Ave

Greenwich Village Coffee Tour and Tasting

A Taste of New York: Food Tour of Manhattan

Edison, Tesla & NYC's First Electric Grid Tour

Powering NYC: East River Ferry Tour

Hidden Steam Systems of the East Side

Inwood’s Hidden Power & Transit Infrastructure Tour

Remnants of New Amsterdam Tour

Abandoned Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour

Secrets of Penn Station & Moynihan Train Hall

NYC’s Irish History Tour

Nursing Tour in Abandoned Hospital

Remnants of the World's Fair Tour

Secrets of Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Brooklyn Underground Subway Tour

Underground Subway Art Tour

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Urban Naturalist Tour: Seals, Seabirds and Winter Wildlife

AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture Tour

Sunset Cruises

Statue & Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

AIANY Climate Change and Architecture Tour

Abandoned Islands of the East River Sunset Cruise

Empire State Building Observation Decks

SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt

The Edge at Hudson Yards

Top of the Rock

One World Observatory

Private Tours

Virtual Tours