History

Art Deco Icons of NYC

By

Untapped New York

Start Date

October 25, 2026

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10:00 am

Event Type

Tour

Location

The tour will start at Track 29 inside the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal: 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017

Tour Highlights

  • Marvel at the incomparable beauty of the Chrysler Building
  • Discover a way to take a (safe) peek at the storied Track 61 area under the famed Waldorf Astoria
  • Use a vast network of underground passages to navigate the iconic Rockefeller Center
  • Decipher the hidden meaning of symbols on the side of the Art Deco Graybar Building
  • Uncover one of the most stunning and overlooked Art Deco buildings in New York City
  • Step on the very subway street vent that solidified Marilyn Monroe’s career as a cinema sex symbol

About This Tour:

When most people think of Art Deco architecture, they think of looking up. But what if there are more stories to be found at ground level...and below? On this Art Deco tour, we’ll explore some of Manhattan’s most celebrated landmarks from above and below, admiring both their skyscraping towers and overlooked underground passageways. From the shimmering Chrysler Building and historic Graybar Building, to the shocking General Electric Building facade, and a sleek subterranean spot below Rockefeller Center, this tour will look at NYC’s Art Deco icons from a fresh new perspective.

Ear pieces are provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance!

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