Secrets of Grand Central Terminal

Uncover the secrets of one of NYC's most iconic landmarks!

Secrets of Grand Central Terminal

Tour Highlights:

  • See Grand Central’s hidden tennis court, once an indoor ski slope
  • Learn about the design flaw as large as Grand Central’s main concourse
  • Find one of NYC’s most elegant cocktail bars, formerly an office, a speakeasy, and a jail
  • Decipher the hidden symbols of the family that built Grand Central
  • Locate what’s left of Grand Central’s lost movie theater

⭐ This tour is FREE for members at the Insider tier or higher!

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About this Tour:

Close to a million people pass through Grand Central Terminal every day, yet very few know the many stories and secrets that you will learn on this tour.

You will discover the origins and history of the Beaux Arts train station, from its glittering glory days to disrepair and modern quests to save it. Our award-winning tour guides will make you experience what most miss: its hidden features, design quirks, and much more. Whether you pass through it every day on your morning commute or stroll through Grand Central for the first time, you are sure to leave having learned, seen, and experienced something new and extraordinary. This tour of Grand Central Terminal is great for locals and visitors, history or architecture buffs alike.

*You must have an active membership subscription at the time of your tour to use your free ticket.

How do I get this tour for free? 

If you are not a member yet, become one today at the Insider tier or higher get free tickets for select Untapped New York Original walking tours like this!

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If you are a Supporter or Fan tier member, you must upgrade your account here for a free ticket.

What if I want to bring a friend who isn't a member?

The more, the merrier! You can book a full-price ticket for a non-member guest on this tour at checkout.

I'm not a member, but I want to buy a ticket!

We'd love to explore with you! Non-members can purchase full priced tickets here.

How many tickets can I reserve? 

If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 free ticket to this event. Explorer-level members ($30/month) or Superfans ($100/month) can reserve 2 free tickets. If you are a Supporter or Enthusiast level member, it’s easy to upgrade your account here or purchase a full-price ticket here.

You can reserve as many full-price tickets as are available.

The event is sold out?

In-person tours may have limited capacity and are booked on a first come, first served basis.

But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!

What if I need to cancel?

If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead of the scheduled event, you will receive a 100% refund. Please be courteous to your fellow Insiders and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to another person.

To cancel your booking, simply click on « cancel booking » in the confirmation email you received upon booking. The confirmation email was sent from messages@fareharbor.com

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