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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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Must see tour of Gilded Age mansions What a great tour. Laura our guide was fantastic and well versed in the complex content of the tour.And she was a trouper given it was sooooooo cold. I think there has been a renewed interested of late of this period so it is popular and I would HIGHLY recommend whether you are coming after seeing period movies or televisions shows or simply enjoy the history and architecture of NYC, Thank you fou hosting us. It was a treat!

P Paul G
2/10/2026

A must experience during NY trip Had an amazing time on this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeful about the details of history and backstories of Grand Central. Would 100% recommend!

Momoko T
2/09/2026
A can’t miss NYC experience Pete was great! He had an endless amount of knowledge, combined with a true passion for history and love for that glorious building. Because of this tour (and a fabulous dinner at the Oyster Bar) It’s now my favorite place in NYC!

Odyssey736758
2/09/2026

Excellent indoor activity in midtown Our guide Pete was fabulous! We learned a lot of great history of this beautiful Beauxs Arts building and saw interesting architectural secrets.

Venture32927141331
2/08/2026
Really enjoyed our time inside Grand Central. Pete was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions that our group threw at him. Well worth the tour. Would recommend doing this tour.

Compass44328231996
2/08/2026

A fun and informative experience We did the Nightcap version of this tour. The tour was great and so much fun! Our guide Pete Raho was so enthusiastic and was patient when our small group sometimes went off the rails taking photos and talking to other people we encountered along the way. Our group of 6 was all New Yorkers, a distinction that Pete said he had not encountered before doing this tour. I learned and saw things I had not known about nor had seen before. I will tell you, I have walked through that terminal hundreds of times, maybe many more, but never even thought to look at the beautiful flush mount ceiling fixtures (not the gigantic chandeliers) which are original to the building. As I proceeded on the tour, I then looked at all of them. The tour was followed by a complimentary drink at the somewhat new and beautiful Grand Brasserie. Our group of 6 sat down and had a lot of laughs as we got to know each other and exchange our opinions on the latest movies and streaming shows.

Stay38144720615
2/08/2026
GREAT GUIDE, INTERESTING TOUR Our guide, Jonathan, was absolutely terrific. He’s one of the best guides we’ve ever had on a Viator tour. The history of Grand Central was interesting. Who would have thought that there would be a tennis court inside. HIghly recommend!!Steve, Palm Springs,CA

Steve U
2/03/2026

Fun, interesting, leaves you wanting more in a good way. Our tour guide was very friendly a super knowledgable! I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone that is interested in the Gilded age

Stephanie M
2/01/2026
Highly recommended Grand Central Terminal tour Fabulous guided tour by an NYC local. John oir guide greeted us warmly and welcomed us to the small group we were joining.
His enthusiasm was wonderful and together with photos we gained a lot of his knowledge.
None of the group was in a hurry so John gave us an extra 15 minutes of his time.

AnnieBrooks1266
2/01/2026

Unique perspective on the Terminal. Fun, informative, and unique perspective on the history of Grand Central Terminal. A behind the scenes view you probably won’t find anywhere else! Both thumbs WAY up!

Kirk L
1/30/2026
Worth your while! Listening devices were very helpful. Guide was knowledgeable and witty. Now the ap requires me to lengthen my review to a 100 characters.

sharlandouglas
1/30/2026

Jonathan was a great guide he turns guiding into theatre Jonathan is a great guide he really knows his stuff regarding the Grand Central Station, very informative and interesting. I booked direct with Untapped only down side was a slightly large group over that stated but I was given a refund after raiding the issue. So tour is top marks well worth it

Roving21562115400
1/30/2026
Worth your while! Listening devices were very helpful. Guide was knowledgeable and witty. Now the ap requires me to lengthen my review to a 100 characters.

sharlan
1/30/2026

Jonathan was a great guide he turns guiding into theatre Jonathan is a great guide he really knows his stuff regarding the Grand Central Station, very informative and interesting. I booked direct with Untapped only down side was a slightly large group over that stated but I was given a refund after raiding the issue. So tour is top marks well worth it

mike
1/30/2026
Time well spent! This tour was phenomenal. Our tour guide was very informative and kind. The information regarding Grand Central was full of facts and a little humor as well. Not only did we learn about Grand Central, it was rewarding to have a New Yorker that has interacted with many well known people and learn about the City and his life as well. It was time well spent and the tour guide made the experience worth it.

Jradrn
1/29/2026

Interesting and friendly An amazing building with an interesting history. Friendly and small group which was nice. The leader (sorry have forgotten his name) was very enthusiastic

greenbox
1/26/2026
Great historical tour of Grand Central Terminal. Really good tour of Grand Central Terminal and its history. Our guide Ray was excellent, very personable and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Jeffrey L
1/23/2026

Great Ride! Tour guide AJ is a fun, well informed NYC Subway system historian. His enthusiasm and energy keep the adventure moving like an Express!! Thank you, Stephen F. NYC

Stephen F
1/23/2026
Perfect tour! Perfect guide and perfect experience! Knowledgable and fine public speaker.

Jordan B
1/22/2026

Full of info and most New Yorkers don’t know about our subway system Pete was highly n knowledgeable, personable, and funny. I enjoyed my first Untapped tour and look forward to taking more interesting tours.

ctnolan
1/22/2026
Great tour Great tour with lots of interesting historical information about NYC and Grand Central. I’m a local and really enjoyed learning more about this historical place.

Lindsay D
1/21/2026

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
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.

Mark S
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
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.

Margaret H
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

The story of the station, interesting! The railway technical aspect is in minor Very interestingWarning: good level of English-American required.

Alain B
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.

alexandra
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

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.

B. A. W.
1/16/2026
He put the GRAND in Grand Central!! We love these kind of tours anyway, but this guide was phenomenal. We learned so much. He was truly passionate about the subject matter.

Climber813621
1/14/2026

Delve into the Secrets of Grand Central Station I would highly recommend this tour for both NYC residents and tourists. The secrets revealed by our guide, Richard, were surprising and quite fascinating! He was truly knowledgeable about every aspect of Grand Central Station (NYC in general) and answered all of our questions in great detail, putting the information into historical context. 12/10 for Richard! He also made sure everyone in our group felt included and comfortable as we walked inside and outside of the building. Educational and enjoyable.

Belinda H
1/14/2026
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

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Discover NYC's Secrets & Hidden Gems

Small Groups

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Discover the Secrets of Grand Central

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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

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A Taste of New York: Food Tour of Manhattan

Edison, Tesla & NYC's First Electric Grid Tour

Powering NYC: East River Ferry Tour

Inwood’s Hidden Power & Transit Infrastructure Tour

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Remnants of New Amsterdam Tour

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Remnants of the World's Fair Tour

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Brooklyn Underground Subway Tour

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