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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Verified Customer reviews
Verified ratings
4.7 /5
based on 700 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.7 /5
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Latest reviews
Excellent
The tour of the Grand Central Terminal was fantastic! Our tour guide, Katherine, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always asked if anyone had any additional questions at each stop. I live in California but am a native New Yorker. I did not know that Grand Central offered a guided tour and was surprised at how many things I did NOT know about Grand Central. The pace of the tour was great, the time allowed was perfect, and I highly recommend this tour. If you get Katherine as a tour guide, you'll be extra lucky too.....
Verified · Liliane · USA · Female · May 04, 2026 Excellent
Dwayne was an incredibly good tour guide. So much information with a humorous and fun delivery.
Verified · John · USA · Male · May 04, 2026 Excellent
The tour guide, Duane, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He led us through all the different areas and he had fun facts and stories about each one. I learned a lot of history, marveled at the architecture, engineering, and beauty.
Verified · Sylvie · USA · Female · May 03, 2026 Excellent
Kevin was a great tour guide! Thanks for a fun tour around grand central!!
Tripadvisor customer · Cord · May 03, 2026 Excellent
Kevin was an excellent guide!
Verified · Adriana · Puerto Rico · Female · Apr 30, 2026
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Latest reviews
Excellent
The tour of the Grand Central Terminal was fantastic! Our tour guide, Katherine, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always asked if anyone had any additional questions at each stop. I live in California but am a native New Yorker. I did not know that Grand Central offered a guided tour and was surprised at how many things I did NOT know about Grand Central. The pace of the tour was great, the time allowed was perfect, and I highly recommend this tour. If you get Katherine as a tour guide, you'll be extra lucky too.....
Verified · Liliane · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · May 04, 2026 Excellent
Dwayne was an incredibly good tour guide. So much information with a humorous and fun delivery.
Verified · John · USA · Male · 45 - 54 years · May 04, 2026 Excellent
The tour guide, Duane, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He led us through all the different areas and he had fun facts and stories about each one. I learned a lot of history, marveled at the architecture, engineering, and beauty.
Verified · Sylvie · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · May 03, 2026 Excellent
Kevin was a great tour guide! Thanks for a fun tour around grand central!!
Tripadvisor customer · Cord · May 03, 2026 Excellent
Kevin was an excellent guide!
Verified · Adriana · Puerto Rico · Female · 45 - 54 years · Apr 30, 2026 Excellent
Rob was great. I enjoyed his candidness and his knowledge of the GCT.
Verified · Deborah · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · Apr 30, 2026 Excellent
Kevin did an amazing job! Thanks a lot
Tripadvisor customer · Diana · Apr 29, 2026 Excellent
Duane and Z were fantastic. Highly recommend the tour. Enjoyed the stories.
Verified · Eileen · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · Apr 28, 2026 Excellent
Our tour with Kevin was wonderful! We learned so much about the incredible history of grand central and its importance to the development and history of New York City. Kevin was incredibly knowledgeable, kind & funny! I would highly recommend both this tour & Kevin as a guide!
Tripadvisor customer · Kate · Apr 28, 2026 Excellent
Outstanding guide. And he was very engaging as he told the history of the building. Don’t miss it. An important part of NYC history.
Tripadvisor customer · Kevin · Apr 28, 2026You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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