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
Excellent
Rhiannon was an excellent tour guide and we really enjoyed the tour. We learned a lot about the history of Grand Central Terminal.
Verified · Jaime · Sep 14, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
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
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