Discover NYC's Secrets & Hidden Gems

Name: Untapped New York
Rating: 4.9

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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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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

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

I learned so much about a place I thought I knew. Our tour guide, Christian, gave us an amazing look this NYC landmark. I commute through Grand Central all of the time but I didn’t know all of the little secrets around me. It’s such an interesting place, don’t overlook it just because you see it every day. Great tour for visitors and locals alike.

Michelle W
7/11/2025
An informative wander Less secret places and more forgotten facts and obscure details, this tour was a leisurely wander in and around an iconic NYC building. Christian was an open and engaging guide whose porous approach to the history of Grand Central welcomed all questions and additional facts. The electronic earpieces worked better than many other tours I’ve taken and we had a good group, which adds a nice element to the experience.

486barakf
7/11/2025

An informative wander Less secret places and more forgotten facts and obscure details, this tour was a leisurely wander in and around an iconic NYC building. Christian was an open and engaging guide whose porous approach to the history of Grand Central welcomed all questions and additional facts. The electronic earpieces worked better than many other tours I’ve taken and we had a good group, which adds a nice element to the experience.

Barak F
7/11/2025
Awesome! Worth your tme! Highly recommend! Great tour! Our guide was VERY informative, knowledgeable, and friendly. 5 of 5. I heard him ask different people numerous times if all was OK. You are on your feet the entire tour (there are some steps involved), but it isn’t a long tour and isn’t strenuous.There is a lot more to Grand Central Terminal (Station) then meets the eye and your guide will ensure you learn what that is.

Mark M
7/06/2025

Perfect morning activity for our quick 48 hours in NYC Fun and informative tour with a knowledgeable guide ( I only wish I could remember his name) This was my second time to take this tour!

822michelee
7/05/2025
Perfect morning activity for our quick 48 hours in NYC Fun and informative tour with a knowledgeable guide ( I only wish I could remember his name) This was my second time to take this tour!

Michele E
7/05/2025

This is the second tour we have taken with Richard. We did the Grand central tour with him earlier this year. He is an Excellent tour guide! His knowledge of this city is amazing. His tours are so interesting. I learned so many things. Thank you Richard!

Anne C
7/05/2025
Enjoyable and interesing Grand Central Station tour The tour was very interesting. Our tour guide Louis tailored the tour towards some quesitons my wife and 1 had related to to the Garand Central Station.

Paul D
7/04/2025

Remnants of Dutch NY is a must do tour. Well researched and great delivery. It was a very hot day, but I wasn’t going to miss the tour because of it. So glad I did it. Richard was the guide and it was obvious he had done research on the subject. We covered a lot of information and ground. What was so great was his enthusiasm for the time period and how much history and remnants are still around. People know about the Gilded Age but there’s not a lot of exposure for this time. Loved it.

Murray J
7/03/2025
Great tour with lots of history! This was an informative and interesting tour. John DeSanto was an excellent guide. Filled with lots of information about Grand Central.

mattmoon
7/03/2025

Don’t miss Richard’ tour He is the best!!

Carlos Valdivia
7/02/2025
Excellent tour of Grand Central Terminal. June 2025 we did a tour of Grand Central Terminal, N.Y with John DeSanto. John is knowledgable and an amazing storyteller. We highly recommend booking John via Untapped New York. John, we will be back with our families in August for another tour with you. Sine & Berit from Denmark.

Berit F
6/29/2025

Excellent historical tour A fascinating tour that was a combination of history lesson and entertainment. Time well spent for anyone interested in how this landmark came to be. Our tour guide, John, was a wealth of information about the Terminal and life at the turn of the century.

Tom C
6/28/2025
Great walking tour Richard was very knowledgeable about NYC during the gilded age. We enjoyed the walking tour very much. We walked inside two buildings that were built during the 1800’s. The rest of the tour was walking past buildings and finding out about their history.

Barbara1664
6/27/2025

A secret to share The tour was fascinating and informative. Jonathan was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Will definitely revommend!

elisarosen2
6/26/2025
Excellent “Powering NYC” is an absolute must-do. Took my family, learned a ton. Ferry experience was great. Tour-guide is passionate, considerate, highly-educated.

nevadaishome
6/24/2025

The Grand Central we never knew! I’ve been wanting to know more about Grand Central after reading about many of the secret places inside. We used to live in NY and have been there many times, but this was a fun way to explore and see things that were hidden in plain sight! Guide AJ was well in for and very entertaining.

Opinionista_10
6/24/2025
“Powering NYC” is an absolute must-do. Took my family, learned a ton. Ferry experience was great. Tour-guide is passionate, considerate, highly-educated.

Bryce
6/24/2025

It was an insightful look at the “Deuce.” Well done!

Tim O’Brien
6/24/2025
Jonathan was one of the best tour guides we have ever experienced. His energy and knowledge was fantastic. P&T – Boston Once again Jonathan was amazing and with his energy and knowledge made the tour. Learned much about the history of Grand Central.

441pato
6/23/2025

Jonathan was one of the best tour guides we have ever experienced. His energy and knowledge was fantastic. P&T – Boston Once again Jonathan was amazing and with his energy and knowledge made the tour. Learned much about the history of Grand Central.

Pat O
6/23/2025
Informative tour Very informative tour. The guide was very experienced, spoke clearly and provided a great number of interesting historical stories.

Karin H
6/23/2025

Excellent, eye-opening tour, full of surprises. Richard , our guide, was wonderful!

Nancy Milstein
6/23/2025
Informative contextualization of Grand Central Station’s space, story, & architecture Richard is a knowledgeable and informative guide. Our tour was intimate and pointed out many details of art and architecture only locals or historians would know how to see and appreciate. A space like this can seem overwhelming to the uninitiated, so my nephew and I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to tourists who want to soak in a bit more context along with the greatest hits. He was open to questions, provided myriad visual aids, and also pointed out two more recent tile mosaic murals that are quite beautiful and have their own stories. We would not have known where or how to notice these otherwise.

Michael T
6/22/2025

Wonderful Grand Central Terminal Tour! I highly recommend the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal Tour – you will learn a lot about this beautiful and historical place. Our tour guide John was fantastic – he was pleasant, knowledgeable, funny, and very much in sync with the tour group. The earpieces were helpful to assure the whole group could hear the guide over other noises in the environment. If you have a chance, take this tour – it was worth every penny and every minute!

maid_marionne
6/17/2025
Hidden gems and lots of illustrated history John provided an enthusiastic and comprehensive tour of the terminal. He showed us many pictures to further illustrate the terminals history. He took us to hidden places within the terminal and pointed out features with a background story that gave the place more depth. He had a personal energy and enthusiasm that was contagious. A wonderful tour.

O3855QHdavidd
6/17/2025

Fun Tour of 60s Music Business in NYC The tour centered on the production of pop music in mainly two buildings in NYC in the early 1960s. Mark Satlof, our guide, shared many interesting stories about the writers, producers, singers, and songs of that fabulous era. He is very knowledgeable about the era and kept our interest on a chilly, rainy day. We know that The Beatles started the British Invasion in 1964 but It was very interesting to learn that The Beatles also changed the way the pop music business was structured.

Tony W
6/17/2025
Great experience! Would definitely recommend! Despite the rain, our guide Richard was fantastic. He had the perfect blend of interesting information and conversational tidbits and facts. We had a lot of fun and would definitely recommend it to any group interested in that time of New York.

Nick C
6/16/2025

Grand Central Station architecture tour Guide was insightful and upbeat.

Suggestion. With groups of males and females, referring to all as ‘guys’ may be interpreted as an unprofessional/immature verbal ‘crutch’.

Might consider ‘folks” or ‘ladies and gentlemen’ as an alternative OR ask permission from the group if they are OK with the terms ‘guys’

One man’s opinion

KConnor77
6/16/2025
Great walking tour! Our guide Doug did a fantastic job. It was definitely worth having a guided tour rather than wondering around on our own.

Kevin N
6/15/2025

Richard was a wonderful guide! His stories spanned the decades, and I loved the way he pointed out art both inside and outside the building. A great tour, highly recommended!

Amy L
6/14/2025
Our tour guide Richard was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone’s questions were answered. He accommodated the requirements of people with special needs, directing them to elevators when there were stairs. He artfully managed the groups needs in a way that didn’t detract from the overall experience for anyone. I completely enjoyed the experience. PS- Be sure to tip!

Julie Sexauer
6/14/2025

Fantastic Tour!! John was the best guide!! He shared so many great stories, knew interesting background information, and had personal relationships with workers of various kinds at Grand Central Station. It was wonderful to see this and really enhanced the experience of the tour. Could not recommend this tour and this guide more!!

Mary E
6/12/2025
Great tour of a legendary building! John was excellent. Very entertaining and informative. Not many steps, but a good amount of walking. You are indoors for like 95% of it, so it’s not that bad.

Daniel N
6/12/2025

Perfect short tour Richard was a wonderful guide! His stories spanned the decades, and I loved the way he pointed out art both inside and outside the building. A great tour, highly recommended!

LexAmy55
6/11/2025
Highly Recommend Our guide David was great! Very informative tour. Learned the history of Grand Central along with some of its secrets. Very fun tour. Highly recommend.

Barbara F
6/10/2025

Architecture and History Guide was great and the tour was interesting. Definitely worth the time even if you are not an architecture or history buff.

Marc G
6/09/2025

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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Cherry Blossom Tree at The Green-Wood Cemetery

2 Hours - $75

Guided Photography Walk Through The Green-Wood Cemetery

Capture stunning landscapes and ornate statuary with the guidance of a pro photographer!

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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

Guided Photography Walk Through The Green-Wood Cemetery

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