Walk NYC’s Art Deco icons with underground stories
2 hours
Up to 10 people
Guided walking tour
Explore Manhattan Art Deco from a different angle, using underground approaches and street-level stops to view famous buildings. You’ll learn how what’s beneath the city shaped these landmarks above ground.
This tour involves walking and stairs and is not ADA accessible. Tips are not included and are optional.
Full refund for cancellations made more than 72 hours before the tour. No refunds for late arrivals, no-shows or cancellations within 72 hours of the tour start time.
Product ID: 2QMKP4
Arrive 10 minutes early to check in and meet your guide. Tours start on time and won’t be delayed for late arrivals.
Your guide will stay at the meeting location for the first 10 minutes of the tour. After that, the tour moves on, and late arrivals may not be able to catch up. No refunds or exchanges are offered for missed tours due to late arrival.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
The tour starts in front of Track 29, inside Grand Central's Main Concourse.
New York history comes alive on these tours, with guides like Richard, Ross, Justin, Laura, and Pete consistently earning praise for their depth of knowledge and engaging storytelling. From the Gilded Age mansions of the Upper East Side to the hidden details of Grand Central Terminal and the Woolworth Building, the tours cover fascinating corners of the city that most visitors never think to explore. Groups of mixed ages seem to enjoy these experiences equally, and several reviewers noted that the content never feels dumbed down or padded out. The guides are clearly passionate about their subjects and happy to field questions along the way. If you're looking for a tour that feels more like a conversation with a knowledgeable local than a scripted walk, this one delivers.
Our group had such a fantastic tour!
Mariclare Rethore
August 26, 2026
Our group had such a fantastic tour!
Mariclare Rethore
August 26, 2026
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