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
I enjoyed the tour I wish the tennis courts were included and a few more “hidden” things you couldn’t go to without a tour.
Verified · Maria · USA · Female · Jun 13, 2026 Excellent
Aaron was fabulous and so informative. Very lively and willing to answer all questions. Zizi was at the ticket both and also was great. Gave us information on lunch places and was fun and very pleasant to talk with. Would recommend this tour and definitely tell others to ask for Aaron or ZiZi!!
Tripadvisor customer · Leslie · Jun 13, 2026 Excellent
Perfect speed and Aaron knew all the details about the building and its surrounding. I can recommend him.
Tripadvisor customer · Schnarchberts · Jun 12, 2026 Excellent
Kevin was great, w we learned so much about GCS, well worth it to take this tour! I walked through it in 2025 with friends, but didn’t learn anything except it was a cool building- history of its origins and current day was awesome!
Tripadvisor customer · B · Jun 12, 2026 Excellent
We recently took the Grand Central Secrets and Hidden Gems tour and it is not to be missed. Our guide, Jonathan, made it both exciting and informative, as well as presenting it with a theatrical flair that brought Grand Central's history to life. The tour alone is worth the effort, but if you get Jonathan as a guide, you are in for a real treat and a fantastic experience.
Tripadvisor customer · Stay55551059905 · Jun 12, 2026You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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