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 that even the most frequent commuters rarely get to experience
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Verified Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
based on 127 reviews
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
Fascinating history of Grand Central Station ably recounted by tour leader Sara. She's dynamic and bouncy. A real pleasure.
Ian ·
May 21, 2023
· Australia
· Male
· 65 to 74 years
Great
Great walking tour! Joe our guide was excellent, he has heaps of knowledge, we very friendly and happy to answer our questions. Izzy who booked us in was also wonderful. They are a great team. Highly recommend this tour! Thanks Izzy and Joe :-)
Robynne ·
May 17, 2023
· Australia
· Female
· 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Very informative, historical tour with interesting 'secret' stories. A must for anyone visiting NYC. Our guide, Rhiannon, was very knowledgeable and invited questions. She had no problem extending the tour due to the level of interest in the group.
Donald ·
May 17, 2023
· United States
· Male
· 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Sara was really passionate and witty. We laughed and were awed at every turn. Learnt lots about the history behind the monument and how it relates to today’s reality.
Kelly ·
May 15, 2023
· Canada
· Female
· 35 to 44 years
Excellent
Grand Central Terminal is such an iconic structure in NYC, but most do not know about its history. On this tour, you get the facts, as well as the interesting stories. Our guide made the tour interesting and fun, and with her theatrical training, her explanations came alive.
Susan ·
May 15, 2023
· United States
· Female
· 65 to 74 years
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
We will meet at the Tour Information Booth in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. If you are standing at the clock in the middle of the concourse, the Tour Information Booth is located just to right of the Harlem and Hudson Line Departures.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
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