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Bowery Boys Grand Central History Tour: Secrets of a NYC Landmark

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Overview

Every day, three quarters of a million people rush through Grand Central Terminal without ever looking up, looking closer, or hearing the wild stories tucked inside its walls. We're here to fix that.

Led by a licensed NYC guide from Bowery Boys Walks (the team behind the long-running NYC history podcast), this two-hour indoor tour pulls back the curtain on one of America's most iconic buildings.

Discover where television news was born, hear how a haunted cocktail lounge earned its reputation, find the surprising whispering gallery, and meet the architects, dreamers, and famous First Lady who saved this beaux-arts masterpiece from the wrecking ball.

This isn't a march through dates and dead names. Small group size means real conversation, not a megaphone and a flag. By the time you walk out onto 42nd Street, Grand Central won't just be a station you pass through. It'll be a place you actually know.

What's Included

  • A tour inside Grand Central Terminal with an expert pointing out secrets and stunning architecture.

    Meeting Location

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    90 East 42nd Street
    New York, NY 10017, USA

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    89 East 42nd Street
    New York, NY 10017, USA

    The tour ends inside Grand Central Terminal.

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    Grand Central Terminal

    Immediately recognizable as a masterpiece of beaux-arts design, Grand Central Terminal is one of the most iconic buildings in New York City. Beyond its stunning beauty, the train station was also the height of innovation when it opened in 1913. On this tour, you will learn about the people who were responsible for its design and creation as well as those who saved it from destruction.When you take this tour, you’ll discover fascinating secrets, some of which are hidden in plain sight yet unnoticed by the millions that walk by every year. Come see how Grand Central Terminal is much more than just a “pretty face.”On this tour, you will…- Uncover the location where the birth of TV news took place - Find out the origin of the famed red carpet tradition - See remnants of an earlier version of the facility - Experience the surprising whispering gallery - Learn about the secret facility that powers the trains moving throughout the terminal - Hear tales of a haunted cocktail lounge
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bowery Boys Grand Central History Tour: Secrets of a NYC Landmark?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-101505P11

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bowery Boys Grand Central History Tour: Secrets of a NYC Landmark?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
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    The following is included:
    • A tour inside Grand Central Terminal with an expert pointing out secrets and stunning architecture.
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    • Wheelchair accessible
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    • Service animals allowed
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    • Service animals allowed
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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