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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Excellent
I can't recommend the Grand Central Station tour with Dwayne highly enough! From the moment the tour started, it was clear that Dwayne is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and hidden secrets of Grand Central, but he also has a fantastic sense of humor that kept the whole group engaged and entertained.
He brought the station's rich history to life with fascinating stories and little-known facts, all while making us laugh along the way. His passion for the building and its history was infectious, and he made sure everyone — whether a first-time visitor or a longtime New Yorker — learned something new.
If you're looking for a tour that's both informative and fun, Dwayne is the guide you want. He made a huge landmark feel personal and unforgettable. Don’t miss it!
Verified · Elise · USA · Female · May 08, 2025 Excellent
Fantastic tour of Grand Central Terminus with Sean. He was full of historical facts and interesting anecdotes - he even kept our 2 teenagers interested!
We learnt lots about New York in general - we ended up visiting Wall Street as a direct result of the GCT tour, and also noticed lots of 'Amsterdam' references around the city which would have completely passed us by without Sean's history lesson ?
The booking process was easy, and I got plenty of reminders about the booking - I was particularly impressed with the email/text message 2 hours before the tour time as we could easily have been distracted elsewhere in the city without it.
Highly recommended ?
Verified · Joanna · United Kingdom · Female · Apr 22, 2025 Great
My mom and I enjoyed the tour. It is really amazing how much information, how many stories can be told about Grand Central- a place I've been to many times but never spent too much thought on. Our tour guide was friendly, humorous and engaging.
The tour is 1.5 hours long and there's a lot of walking and standing, so consider that when planning your day. For non-native speakers it might be a bit hard to follow at times, since it is a lot of information. I have already recommended the tour to my coworkers and would happily do it again. Thank you!
Verified · Marlies · Germany · Non Binary · Nov 03, 2024 Excellent
Everything about the tour was EXCELLENT!
Special shout out to Joe our guide who was super informative & engaging & made the tour that much more interesting & fun - he told us about so many little known ‘inside’ stories about GST ?
Verified · Andrew · Australia · Male · Nov 01, 2024 Excellent
Eliza Banks was great tour guide.
Verified · Janet · USA · Male · Oct 29, 2024You Can Also Experience These Similar Tours
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