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 620 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.6 /5
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Fantastic relaxed tour with the earpieces which made it really easy to hear everything. The host was very friendly and easygoing. A great experience
Tripadvisor customer · Maddog99 · Nov 02, 2025 Excellent
The tour was very interesting, and the guide very knowledgeable. We were interested throughout, and didn’t even notice the time passing by.
Tripadvisor customer · Dana · Oct 30, 2025 Excellent
Leo and Kiki were both lovely and very helpful. Leo not only provided interesting historic information about GCT but also the history of NYC, the surrounding buildings, and even Penn Station. I have already recommended the tour to my daughter who lives here.
Tripadvisor customer · Heather · Oct 27, 2025 Excellent
Our tour guide was Katherine - she did a phenomenal job explaining everything & pointing out little things we would’ve missed on our own. She made us laugh & kept the whole group engaged. She also shared personal tidbits about things she’s done by herself & with her family. <br />Highly recommend this tour! You’ll be lucky with any guide but Katherine truly made it the best experience for our family!
Tripadvisor customer · Meghan · Oct 27, 2025 Excellent
Our guide, Catherine, was great. Lots of information. Very personable. Didn’t walk too fast for us “older folks”. Really enjoyed the tour
Tripadvisor customer · majmomma · Oct 27, 2025
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Fantastic relaxed tour with the earpieces which made it really easy to hear everything. The host was very friendly and easygoing. A great experience
Tripadvisor customer · Maddog99 · Nov 02, 2025 Excellent
The tour was very interesting, and the guide very knowledgeable. We were interested throughout, and didn’t even notice the time passing by.
Tripadvisor customer · Dana · Oct 30, 2025 Excellent
Our guide, Catherine, was great. Lots of information. Very personable. Didn’t walk too fast for us “older folks”. Really enjoyed the tour
Tripadvisor customer · majmomma · Oct 27, 2025 Excellent
Leo and Kiki were both lovely and very helpful. Leo not only provided interesting historic information about GCT but also the history of NYC, the surrounding buildings, and even Penn Station. I have already recommended the tour to my daughter who lives here.
Tripadvisor customer · Heather · Oct 27, 2025 Excellent
Our tour guide was Katherine - she did a phenomenal job explaining everything & pointing out little things we would’ve missed on our own. She made us laugh & kept the whole group engaged. She also shared personal tidbits about things she’s done by herself & with her family. <br />Highly recommend this tour! You’ll be lucky with any guide but Katherine truly made it the best experience for our family!
Tripadvisor customer · Meghan · Oct 27, 2025 Excellent
Interesting and informative. Mike was our walking guide. He was very knowledgeable about history of the terminal and beyond. I’ve been through here many times and will always see it differently now!
Tripadvisor customer · Joycelynn · Oct 25, 2025 Excellent
Kevin was informative, interesting and fun as a guide. Really enjoyed learning more about the amazing Grand Central Terminal which was the center of many years commuting from CT.
Tripadvisor customer · Cynthia · Oct 24, 2025 Excellent
Thank you Kevin for the great tour. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the buildings. He clearly has a lot of passion for the preservation of architecture.
Tripadvisor customer · Adam · Oct 24, 2025 Excellent
The history of Grand Central is absolutely fascinating and our guide, Catherine, brought it to life with charm and humour. It is well-worth doing.
Viator customer · Pat · Oct 24, 2025 Excellent
This is an excellent Tour. Our guide was Joe and he was extremely knowledgeable. It was so interesting to hear all about Grand Central terminal and its history. I would thoroughly recommend this Tour.
Viator customer · Maxine · Oct 23, 2025You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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