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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Total Customer Reviews: 556
Verified Ratings
4.6 /5
based on 531 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Great
lizabanks was our tour leader. She did an excellent job and was very engaging. She seemed to really enjoy being a tour leader and her enthusiasm about the subject made you get excited.
Verified · Ellana · Sep 10, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
As a native New Yorker , I could not recommend this tour enough
Seeing and Learning new things about this town I call home, is a privilege and joyful responsibility
Verified · Carol · Sep 09, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Wonderful experience. Very professional. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. As a New Yorker, always wanted to tour and learn about Grand Central Terminal
Verified · Nancy · Aug 31, 2024 · USA · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
We had a wonderful tour with LizaBanks. She delivered the Grand Central walk with knowledge & wit. We found her to be delightful.
Verified · Catherine · Aug 28, 2024 · Australia · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Lizabanks was an excellent tour guide. We learned so much and her delivery was great.
Verified · Everett · Aug 28, 2024 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years
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