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The Official Grand Central Terminal Tour

1159 reviews

1.5 hours

Max 20

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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

Verified ratings

4.6 /5

based on 644 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.6 /5

644 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.8/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Grand Central now see in a such a historical viewpoint. Rick S guide was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable!

Viator customer · Pamela · Mar 09, 2026

Excellent

Our guide, Rob, was terrific! Lots of knowledge and a very personable guide. Well worth the time and money.

Viator customer · Christopher · Mar 05, 2026

Excellent

Kevin was just awesome. An artist from Hell’s Kitchen, so am insider for sure. Five ⭐️ s!!!

Tripadvisor customer · JohnHJones · Mar 04, 2026

Excellent

A must do in nyc. The tour guides are experts in history and or art/architecture. Just incredible view into the history of grand central, nyc transportation and evolution

Viator customer · Ross · Mar 04, 2026

Excellent

Reasonable costs. Very informative! Learned so much about the station and transit history in general. Kevin, our guide, was very interesting and passionate about the historical facts. Really enjoyed this!

Tripadvisor customer · Karen · Mar 02, 2026