Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)

• In front of Track 29, Main Atrium

  Meet your guide, an English-speaking expert from Untapped New York, who will be holding an "Untapped New York" sign.

• Main Concourse & Celestial Ceiling

  Begin beneath the iconic zodiac ceiling of the Main Concourse. Discover why it's painted backwards—and the nearly forgotten patch left untouched during restoration.

• Whispering Gallery

  Stand in one corner and hear your voice travel to the other. This unassuming archway near the Oyster Bar holds one of the city’s most delightful acoustic tricks.

• Track 61 – FDR’s Secret Platform

  Hear the legend of the hidden track used to discreetly transport President Franklin D. Roosevelt beneath the Waldorf Astoria.

• The Clock at the Information Booth

  Marvel at the terminal’s unofficial meeting spot, topped with a clock said to be worth millions. Learn the secrets behind its design and how it has stood the test of time.

• The Lost Armchairs and Hidden Office

  Discover why furniture once disappeared from Grand Central—and the story of a secret office tucked inside the terminal’s iconic opal clock.

• Vanderbilt Hall

  Visit the former main waiting room, now an elegant event space. Learn how this Beaux-Arts masterpiece was nearly demolished, and the role activism played in its preservation.

• Campbell Apartment (View from Outside)

  Peek into the former private office turned upscale bar. Once the lavish office of a 1920s tycoon, it’s now one of the city’s best hidden gems.

• Hidden Markings and Forgotten Entrances

  Explore the small details that most commuters miss—from vintage signage and concealed staircases to power outlets for locomotives that no longer run.

• Modern Preservation Stories

  Wrap up the tour by hearing how Grand Central was saved from destruction—and why its story is a testament to New York City’s commitment to architectural preservation.