Unforgettable Grand Central Terminal History and Hidden Secrets

Unforgettable Grand Central Terminal History and Hidden Secrets

By Police GuidedTours
Multiple dates

Overview

Discover Grand Central’s secrets, history, and hidden gems on a 2-hour guided walking tour through NYC’s iconic terminal.

Step inside one of New York City’s greatest landmarks — Grand Central Terminal — and uncover the stories that lie beneath its Beaux-Arts beauty.
On this 2-hour guided walking tour, you’ll explore the architectural splendor, secret passageways, and fascinating tales that make this terminal far more than a train station.

Highlights include:

  • Whispering Gallery: Test its mysterious acoustics that let whispers travel across the vaulted ceiling.
  • The Opal Clock: Stand beneath the world-famous four-faced clock valued at millions.
  • Hidden Histories: Learn about secret tracks, Prohibition-era bars, and behind-the-scenes stories of this century-old landmark.
  • Architectural Wonders: Marvel at celestial ceilings, marble corridors, and Tiffany-glass details while hearing how Grand Central reshaped Manhattan.

Perfect for locals and visitors alike, this tour brings New York’s past to life through insider stories and little-known details you won’t find in guidebooks.

Category: Community, Historic

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Highlights

  • all ages
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event

Location

60 E 42nd St

60 East 42nd Street

New York, NY 10165

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Agenda

Meeting Point: One Grand Central Place. 60 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10165

We meet in front of the building, located at 60 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10165.

Grand Central Terminal: Introduction and orientation

Whispering Gallery: Acoustic marvel demonstration

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From $43.45
Multiple dates