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 ratings
4.6 /5
based on 656 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.6 /5
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Excellent
Very interesting tour. Joe, our tour guide was amazing! He had pictures and a lot of really great stories to tell along with interesting facts about Grand Central Station. I would highly recommend him and the tour.
Verified · Rebecca · USA · Female · Mar 19, 2026 Excellent
Tour of the Grand Central Terminal with Joe was very interesting and fun.
Verified · Peter · Israel · Male · Mar 17, 2026 Excellent
Interesting
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Mar 13, 2026 Excellent
Guide was Delightful! Loved the humorous tidbits about New York and wonderful history of Grand Central. Would definitely recommend to all.
GetYourGuide customer · Helene · Mar 10, 2026 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
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Very interesting tour. Joe, our tour guide was amazing! He had pictures and a lot of really great stories to tell along with interesting facts about Grand Central Station. I would highly recommend him and the tour.
Verified · Rebecca · USA · Female · 55 - 64 years · Mar 19, 2026 Excellent
Tour of the Grand Central Terminal with Joe was very interesting and fun.
Verified · Peter · Israel · Male · 65 - 74 years · Mar 17, 2026 Excellent
Interesting
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Mar 13, 2026 Excellent
Guide was Delightful! Loved the humorous tidbits about New York and wonderful history of Grand Central. Would definitely recommend to all.
GetYourGuide customer · Helene · Mar 10, 2026 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
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
Kevin was just awesome. An artist from Hell’s Kitchen, so am insider for sure. Five ⭐️ s!!!
Tripadvisor customer · JohnHJones · 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 Excellent
Kevin was brilliant, knowledgeable, and witty. One of the best tours I’ve ever been on.
Tripadvisor customer · Becca · Mar 01, 2026You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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