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Grand Central Terminal Tour: Hidden Stories Revealed
4.8
275 Ratings
New York
Experience the exclusive guided tour of Grand Central Terminal in NYC. Discover hidden treasures, hear its founding tale, and appreciate its magical scale.
Experience the exclusive guided tour of Grand Central Terminal in NYC. Discover hidden treasures, hear its founding tale, and appreciate its magical scale.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Grand Central Terminal - Begin your journey in the vibrant main concourse of Grand Central Terminal. Admire the iconic clock atop the information booth and discover its rumored high value as your guide shares the tale of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the visionary behind the original Grand Central Depot. Proceed to Vanderbilt Hall, a testament to Grand…
- Grand Central Terminal - Begin your journey in the vibrant main concourse of Grand Central Terminal. Admire the iconic clock atop the information booth and discover its rumored high value as your guide shares the tale of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the visionary behind the original Grand Central Depot. Proceed to Vanderbilt Hall, a testament to Grand Central’s remarkable transformation in the 1980s.
- 42nd Street - Step outside briefly to view the world’s largest Tiffany clock from the bustling Pershing Square plaza.
- Campbell Apartment - Re-enter and travel back to the Roaring 20s in a speakeasy-style bar that once served as the private office of a prominent New York railroad tycoon.
- Grand Central Terminal - Explore the Whispering Gallery, where whispered secrets travel across the busy interchange to be clearly heard on the opposite side. Visit one of the largest lost-and-found departments globally, then browse handcrafted designs and jewelry by local artisans in the Graybar Passage. Finally, step into a former movie theater where young travelers once enjoyed entertainment during Grand Central’s prime.
- Grand Central Market - Conclude your visit by navigating through the vibrant Grand Central Market, returning to the main concourse with an insider’s perspective of the world’s most famous train terminal.
- Chrysler Building - Chrysler Building (pass by)
- New York Transit Museum Gift Shop - New York Transit Museum Gift Shop (pass by)
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
A historic hub of life in New York, Grand Central Terminal holds countless untold stories within its halls. From secret staircases to a onetime movie theater, there’s a lot more than meets the eye—and you’re about to discover it all firsthand. On this revealing experience, you’ll see a side of the world’s most famous train terminal that even the most…
A historic hub of life in New York, Grand Central Terminal holds countless untold stories within its halls. From secret staircases to a onetime movie theater, there’s a lot more than meets the eye—and you’re about to discover it all firsthand. On this revealing experience, you’ll see a side of the world’s most famous train terminal that even the most frequent commuters never encounter. Get to know the colorful historic figures who brought Grand Central to life, and gain a new appreciation for its near-magical scale.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Grand Central Terminal is accessible to all persons with disabilities. There are public elevators and ramps to help people move smoothly through the Terminal.
Location
Grand Central Terminal
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. Tour meets at Tour Information Booth in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. If you are standing at the clock, the Tour Information Booth is located to right of the Harlem & Hudson Line Departures
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(275 Ratings)
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948rrbr
Apr 29, 2025
Grand Central Station - It was a very fun tour. Lizabanks got to know all of us in a short time and made it seem very personal. II was warm and friendly and made sure we were all set. What a great tour. So much history at Grand Central Station. Thanks
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R9728mxdw
Apr 18, 2025
Fantastic Grand Central Tour - Our family thoroughly enjoyed the tour conducted by Mike. He shared with us tons of history & stories about Grand Central, and made it entertaining at the same time.
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Nfox4889
Apr 16, 2025
Take This Tour! - Riveting history of an iconic building. Mike lead an amazing tour loaded with facts and interesting stories. Highly recommend this tour. I love visiting NY but usually stay above 50th Street. This tour was an excellent lesson on historic preservation as well as staying current to meet the needs of a bustling metropolis. Take the tour. You won’t regret it.
Bring a big appetite too! Super fun walking around after the tour. Unbelievable food choices.
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Travel741254
Apr 16, 2025
A great tour - As a regular "holiday newyorker" i could tell that Mike knew his stuff. He was also very attentive and funny. Dont miss this tour!
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Anne06824
Apr 16, 2025
Great tour! - We had a great tour of Grand Centsl Station with Richard. He had lots of little secrets we did not know. Very knowledgeable!
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Aebmccullick
Apr 16, 2025
Opportunity to learn interesting history of Grand Central - Mike was a wonderful tour guide who taught us all kinds of interesting information about one of the most beautiful train stations in the US. I've been to Grand Central many times, but still learned a lot about its history. Highly recommend if you are interested in architecture, history, or historic preservation.
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Jose
Apr 27, 2025
Noticing What Is Not Obvious - Excellent tour guide. Many hidden gems. Great to know some of the details often missed. Wish there was more access to more spaces.
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Garymu3281us
Apr 24, 2025
Valuable experience - Great information. Sean was knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
The group was not too large so it was easy to hear and ask questions
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Budh623
Apr 30, 2025
Probably would skip it - nice enough tour guide. learned some interesting things. but overall, probably not worth the time or money for me. i’ll admit my expectations were probably a bit high. i expected to have access to places not available to the public. you don’t. for example, they list “movie theatre” as one of the stops. you stop outside the wine store and they point out that they used to show news reels there. the last remaining relic is the projector opening on the back wall.
track 34 is just that. the track where a luxury train ran between ny and chicago. not much added value.
however, campbell apartment bar was something i wouldn’t have known about. very cool place. we went for a drink afterwards. if i had to do it over again i would just go there, order a cocktail, and watch a youtube video of the terminal’s history instead.
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Fred_r
Apr 25, 2025
Should shortened ... - Should shortened
Guido (guide) was good, just needs blah blah blah refinement, as well as this survey requirement w/minimum characters.
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