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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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!
Verified · Peggy · USA · Female · Apr 27, 2026 Excellent
Excellent tour - highly recommend
Verified · Ellen · USA · Female · Apr 27, 2026 Excellent
Our guide James was knowledgeable and very friendly and humerous. We found the tour informative and would recommend.
Verified · Penelope · United Kingdom · Female · Apr 26, 2026 Excellent
90 mins was a nice amount of time - long enough to see many of the interesting places within GCT and hear good stories relating to its history & evolution. Longer than 90 mins could have been too long… going outside to see & hear additional information was also valuable. It was a most enjoyable tour yesterday with James H.
Verified · Catherine · USA · Female · Apr 26, 2026 Excellent
NYC has been a bucket list destination of mine for many years & turning 60 was the time to do it!
Of course Grand Central Terminal is a must & the tour did not disappoint.Joe was great!..a very likeable guy whose charm & knowledge did not go unnoticed..
Loved it!!
Verified · Isabel · United Kingdom · Female · Apr 24, 2026You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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