The Official Grand Central Terminal Tour

903 reviews

1.5 hours

Max 20

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Join the only official tour of Grand Central Terminal thanks to our exclusive relationship.
  • Visit lesser-known areas of this famous building—from an old movie theater to the former office of a 1920s railroad tycoon—with an expert official guide.
  • Hear the stories of historical characters like Cornelius Vanderbilt or Paul "Tick Tock" Kugler, who made Grand Central what it is today.
  • Take an intimate look at the daily routine of one of the world’s biggest and busiest travel hubs.
  • See all the major sites, including the Grand Central Market, Transit Museum, Grand Central Clock, Vanderbilt Hall, the Whispering Gallery, and the Main Concourse.
  • Sites Visited
  • Vanderbilt Hall
  • Onassis Foyer and Commemorative Plaque
  • Pershing Square and Tiffany Clock
  • Campbell Apartment
  • Oyster Bar
  • Dining Hall and waiting areas
  • Police station
  • Movie Theatre
  • Lexington Avenue and Chrysler Building
  • Grand Central Market
  • The Celestial Ceiling
  • Grand Central’s Famed Clock
  • Track 34
  • The New York Transit Museum Annex and Store
  • Tour Includes
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Official Grand Central Terminal walking tour

Discover a side of Grand Central Terminal that even the most frequent commuters never get to experience on an unforgettable tour.

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Verified Customer reviews

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4.6 /5
based on 620 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.6 /5
620 reviews
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Loved the tour with Kathrine. She was really knowledgeable and the 90 mins passed in the blink of an eye. Would thoroughly recommend
Tripadvisor customer · Mark · Sep 09, 2025
Excellent
I enjoyed learning a little more about the history of Grand Central Terminal. Katherine did a great job. I love that they left a small rectangle to show how black the ceiling was before it was restored.
Tripadvisor customer · Klo · Sep 09, 2025
Excellent
So glad we did this tour -- we enjoyed it so much! Deborah, our tour guide, was terrific. I have lived in the city for 50 years (!!) and still learned things about Grand Central Terminal that I never knew. I recommend this tour to locals and tourists alike!
Tripadvisor customer · Meredith · Sep 07, 2025
Excellent
Sehr interessante Führung mit viel Hintergrundwissen, spannend erzählt. Architektur und Geschichte wurden interessant kombiniert
Tripadvisor customer · Tourist21611398229 · Sep 06, 2025
Excellent
Kevin was amazing !!!! We learned about a major part of the downtown scene. A must see for all visitors. We will go back o our own.
Tripadvisor customer · RobandRobin · Sep 05, 2025

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