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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based on 623 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Great
Entertaining and informative. Dwayne was a great guide. Easy to hear his narration with the ear pieces provided.
Viator customer · Kelly · Dec 31, 2025 Excellent
Kevin was a wonderful tour guide! The information he shared was fascinating! We enjoyed every minute. I highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Hayley · Dec 30, 2025 Excellent
Our tour guide Kevin was excellent.<br />He blended his local experience as well as well as his artistic knowledge plus a funny script to combine for a worthwhile tour.<br />Drew’s appropriately, the tour is indoors and out.
Tripadvisor customer · Pioneer646429 · Dec 30, 2025 Excellent
Motivated guide, full of information and funny as well. We liked the experience.
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Dec 29, 2025 Excellent
Rob, our tour guide, is very friendly and welcoming man. He took us to key stops around the terminal pointing out things and providing information that ordinarily we could have easily missed. Highly recommended!
Tripadvisor customer · Cozzie · Dec 29, 2025
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Latest reviews
Great
Entertaining and informative. Dwayne was a great guide. Easy to hear his narration with the ear pieces provided.
Viator customer · Kelly · Dec 31, 2025 Excellent
Our tour guide Kevin was excellent.<br />He blended his local experience as well as well as his artistic knowledge plus a funny script to combine for a worthwhile tour.<br />Drew’s appropriately, the tour is indoors and out.
Tripadvisor customer · Pioneer646429 · Dec 30, 2025 Excellent
Kevin was a wonderful tour guide! The information he shared was fascinating! We enjoyed every minute. I highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Hayley · Dec 30, 2025 Excellent
Motivated guide, full of information and funny as well. We liked the experience.
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · Dec 29, 2025 Excellent
Rob, our tour guide, is very friendly and welcoming man. He took us to key stops around the terminal pointing out things and providing information that ordinarily we could have easily missed. Highly recommended!
Tripadvisor customer · Cozzie · Dec 29, 2025 Excellent
Great history and tour. Shawn was very informative and entertaining . Beautiful building, lots to see
Viator customer · Karen · Dec 27, 2025 Excellent
Fascinating! Kevin was an excellent guide, sharing his knowledge of the history of Grand Central Terminal including lots of visuals, and putting it in the wider context of NYC. We appreciated having the perspective of a native New Yorker, and his sense of humor. A great way to spend 90 min.
Tripadvisor customer · Jill · Dec 24, 2025 Excellent
Very pleasant and informative visit, which allows access to unusual places and anecdotes of this historic building.
Tripadvisor customer · charlottef579 · Dec 22, 2025 Excellent
Visite très agréable et instructive, qui permet d’accéder à des lieux et anecdotes insolites de ce bâtiment historique.
Tripadvisor customer · charlottef579 · Dec 22, 2025 Excellent
Leo, our energetic, very knowledgeable tour guide never stopped! He took us back in history as we observed up close , for the first time, the hidden intricacies, old world and modern day glories of Grand Central Station. On a torrential rainy day it was a treat we will long remember.
Tripadvisor customer · Sightsee02035103228 · Dec 19, 2025You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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