The Official Grand Central Terminal Tour

886 reviews

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

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4.6 /5
based on 620 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.6 /5
620 reviews
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Mike is an excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable, funny and kept a great pace. He showed us several hidden gems and shared some great stories.
Tripadvisor customer · Marianne · Aug 18, 2025
Excellent
The grand central tour led by Debra was so informative. Debra was funny and entertaining. It was a great experience a nd highly recommended.
Tripadvisor customer · Vivien · Aug 16, 2025
Excellent
Mike was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Great survey of New York history and the role the Vanderbilts and others played and continue to play.
Tripadvisor customer · Chris · Aug 16, 2025
Excellent
Great walking tour led by Mike, very knowledgeable and fun tour guide. Learned a lot about the history of the terminal, architecture inside and out.
Tripadvisor customer · Amanda · Aug 16, 2025
Excellent
Deborah was wonderful! Just the right amount of enthusiasm, passion and knowledge. Even as seasoned NYC visitors, would highly recommend
Tripadvisor customer · Robert · Aug 15, 2025

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