Underground Art Deco Architecture
- 2 hours
- $29 to $39
- Up to 15 guests
- Flexible Cancellations
Tour Highlights
- Marvel at the incomparable beauty of the Chrysler Building and its amazing lobby
- Discover a way to take a (safe) peek at the storied Track 61 area under the famed Waldorf Astoria
- Use a vast network of underground passages to navigate the iconic Rockefeller Center
- Decipher the hidden meaning of symbols on the side of the Art Deco Graybar Building
- Uncover one of the most stunning and overlooked Art Deco buildings in New York City
- Step on the very subway street vent that solidified Marilyn Monroe’s career as a cinema sex symbol
About This Tour:
When someone thinks of Art Deco architecture they think of looking up. But what if some of the most interesting stories about New York City’s Art Deco structures are better told underground? On this Underground Art Deco tour, some of the most celebrated Art Deco buildings in Manhattan will be approached and spoken about from the perspective of what’s going on underneath them. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to see and admire icons like the Chrysler Building, the Graybar Building, the General Electric Building, and Rockefeller Center in their above-ground glory as well.
Ear pieces are provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance!
100% refund up to 24 hours prior to the start of your tour.
When canceled less than 24 hours before the start of your tour, we will do our best to reschedule you or issue you a credit to use on any of our upcoming tours. This credit won’t expire until you use it!
The group meets in front of Track 29, inside Grand Central’s Main Concourse. Grand Central’s address is: 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017. Click here for a Google Maps link.
By Subway: F, M to 23rd Street and a 6 minute walk or R, W to 28th Street and a 6 minute walk, or the 6 to 23rd and a 6 minute walk
How long is the tour?
This tour is roughly 2 hours long.
Where does it end?
It ends near 53rd Street and 7th Avenue.
How strenuous is this tour?
This tour is easy and most people can participate but it will involve walking up and down stairs.
Is this tour ADA accessible?
No, this tour is not ADA accessible. You can email us at [email protected] in order for us to best prepare your visit.
Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?
This tour is mostly outdoors with some portions where we will be indoors.