The Official Grand Central Terminal Tour
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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Excellent
Great Tour
GetYourGuide customer · Robert · Dec 09, 2025 Excellent
An excellent tour around the Grand Central Terminal. Katherine was terrific: very knowledgeable about the whole area and its history and very very good at delivering the information.
Viator customer · andy · Dec 07, 2025 Excellent
Very interesting and well designed tour. Katherine is an amazing guide!
GetYourGuide customer · Andrea · Dec 02, 2025 Excellent
Katherine, our guide, was simply amazing. she was very professional, but also funny and entertaining at the same time.
GetYourGuide customer · Andrea · Dec 02, 2025 Excellent
Katherine is an amazing tour guide and really made it a terrific experience. She hit it out of the park. I enjoyed the length of the tour because it allowed for lots of questions and discussion without making us feel rushed.
Tripadvisor customer · NorthStar05716518803 · Nov 27, 2025You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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