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The Official Grand Central Terminal Tour

1239 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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4.7 /5

based on 695 Walks’ customer ratings

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4.7 /5

695 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.8/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Kevin was an excellent guide!

Verified · Adriana · Puerto Rico · Female · Apr 30, 2026

Excellent

Rob was great. I enjoyed his candidness and his knowledge of the GCT.

Verified · Deborah · USA · Female · Apr 30, 2026

Excellent

Duane and Z were fantastic. Highly recommend the tour. Enjoyed the stories.

Verified · Eileen · USA · Female · Apr 28, 2026

Excellent

This is an OUTSTANDING tour which I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in learning more about the amazing architecture and history of Grand Central Terminal. You will learn great information and many fun facts. In the normal rush of commuting, you often don't take the time to look around closely at the amazing features. Our tour guide Dwayne was extremely informative and enthusiastic about our adventure. Dwayne made it really fun to be there! ZiZi was very warm and welcoming at the ticket booth and I greatly appreciate the kindness and hospitality of both ZiZi and Dwayne. I had recently read a historical fiction novel about that location (The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis) so that tour enriched many of the facts mentioned in the book. This was really fun. THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH for offering this tour!