Secrets of Grand Central Terminal and/or Penn Station - Private

5.0 (23 reviews) New York City, USA
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Duration2h - 3h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the secrets of iconic, world-famous Grand Central Terminal!

Or, take a step further into a comparative adventure including Penn Station, which was once arguably grander than today's Grand Central and is still the busiest train station in the Americas.

Highlights:

• Compare your exact locations with what was originally located there in the famously demolished 1910 Penn Station.

• Uncover remnants lost to time from the original Penn Station, and explore the new Moynihan Train Hall.

• Compare Penn Station to Grand Central, where we will arrive after exploring NYC Subway secrets in original 1904 stations.

• Discover Grand Central's secret bar, glass walkways, hidden tennis court, whispering walls, and much more!

Your licensed guide is from NYC and is a certified urban planner and Guides Association of NYC member.

Notes:

• Full Subway fare provided!

• Individual ear pieces provided.

• Tour only visits public areas.

• Experience involves walking up and down steps.

Options

Penn Station Secrets

Duration: 2 hours
Penn Station : Uncover remnants of the original Penn Station and learn about the future of the busiest train station in the Americas!
Starting point:
104 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Penn Station and Grand Central

Duration: 3 hours
Penn Station and Grand Central: Comparative, private walking tour of NYC's two busiest train stations, with a NYC Subway connection between the two sites!
Starting point:
104 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Grand Central Secrets

Duration: 2 hours
Grand Central Terminal: Discover the many secrets of world-famous Grand Central Terminal on a private walking tour with a professional urban planner!
Starting point:
Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

What's included

  • Subway fare included on your private tour!
  • Ear pieces are provided, ensuring everyone hears perfectly.

What to expect

  1. Penn Station
    1h
    Uncover artifacts of the original Penn Station hiding in plain sight and experience the new Moynihan Train Hall!
  2. Grand Central Terminal
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will arrive at Grand Central Terminal via the NYC Subway to discover even more secrets!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Grand Central Terminal ONLY tours:
Please meet at Track 23 inside the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal

Meeting point

Penn Station & combined Grand Central tours:
Please meet at the Pret A Manger coffee shop located at 104 W 32nd Street

End point

Penn Station ONLY tours end at Moynihan Train Hall

End point

Combined tours & Grand Central tours end at Grand Central Terminal

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking up and down steps

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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