NYC: Grand Central Terminal Exclusive Guided Tour
4.8
119 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.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Grand Central Terminal - Your adventure begins in Grand Central Terminal’s modern-day heart: the lively main concourse. Marvel at the famous clock perched atop the information booth—and learn the eye-watering amount it’s rumored to be worth—as your guide regales you with the story of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the mastermind behind Grand Central Depot (as it was originally called). From there, head into Vanderbilt Hall, itself a living testament to Grand Central’s rags-to-riches transformation in the 1980s.
- 42nd Street - Next, pop outside for a moment to gaze upon the largest Tiffany clock in the world from the busy Pershing Square plaza.
- Campbell Apartment - Heading back inside, it’s time to travel back in time to the Roaring 20s. Step into a speakeasy-style bar that, a century ago, served as the private office of one of New York’s most prominent railroad tycoons.
- Grand Central Terminal - After a foray into the Whispering Gallery, where you’ll learn just how whispered secrets travel across the busy interchange to be perfectly heard on the other side, you’ll get a peek at one of the largest lost-and-found departments anywhere in the world. Then, peruse the handcrafted designs and jewelry on sale from local artisans in the Graybar Passage before stepping into a fascinating former movie theater, where travel-weary youngsters could enjoy some entertainment back in Grand Central’s heyday.
- Grand Central Market - Last but not least, you’ll weave through the colorful Grand Central Market before making your way back to the main concourse, having gotten a true insider’s look at the most famous train terminal in the world.
What's Included
- Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Participate in the one and only official exploration of Grand Central Terminal. This lively and historic center of life in New York embodies countless stories within its renowned chambers. Guided by a specialist, you will have the unique chance to understand what drives the globally celebrated railway station. Listen to the origin story of Grand Central, unearth invisible gems, and gain a fresh admiration for its nearly mystical enormity.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Grand Central Terminal
We will meet at the Tour Information Booth in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. If you are standing at the clock in the middle of the concourse, the Tour Information Booth is located just to right of the Harlem and Hudson Line Departures. Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(119 Ratings)
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I5173znstephanieb
Mar 23, 2024
One of the Best...We'd Book This Tour Again - This tour was very interesting and enjoyable. Sara, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining and interesting. Booking was easy, checking in was easy (thanks to Zi Zi), and the tour was one of the best we've ever had. The tour was so good, in fact, we would do it again, and we'd definitely seek out a tour guided by Sara.
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Annette_p
Mar 23, 2024
Informative tour - Great tour, Shawn was a well of information, very enthusiastic,
So much more to Grand Central station than first impressions .
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Isascott9
Mar 22, 2024
Awesome tour! - What a fun tour! Mike was excellent and we learned so much. We have been coming through grand central for decades but it was so special to take time and really look around and learn about the history. Highly recommend! Thank you!
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Karl_h
Mar 20, 2024
We appreciated our... - We appreciated our guide's insightful knowledge, detailed stories, and taking the time to briefly chat afterwards.
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Fred_w
Mar 12, 2024
Interesting tour of an under appreciated building - The new additions to the built are spectacular. History of the Vanderbilt family provided by our tour guide was fascinating
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Shinergal99
Mar 6, 2024
Really informational! - REALLY enjoyed this tour! Learned so much about GCT, it's inception, it's history and how it works today. Our guide (Riannin ?) was great and kept it interesting. Highly recommend giving this a try, especially if the day is rainy and you want to keep inside.
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Elizabeth_g
Mar 4, 2024
Fantastic Tour - Mike was a fantastic tour guide with a wealth of knowledge regarding Grand Central Terminal. We were amazed at the amount of information he was able to share in 90 minutes. It was a highlight of the weekend!
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Jerome_f
Mar 3, 2024
Colin, ZZ, and Grand Central terminal- don’t miss - Colin was an amazing tour guide we learned an amazing amount of history and got to see the beautiful aspects of this landmark. He made as believe in the phrase “I love New York”. Don’t miss this tour. ( plus kudos to the tour coordinator ZZ/ she started us out w a smile!!)
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Lawrence_m
Feb 26, 2024
Amazing Tour of Grand Cental Terminal (not station) - Joe (our tour Guide) was fantastic and very informative without being too preachy. Took questions without slowing the tour down. Spent time to speaking with folks while walking to the next area, which gave it a personal touch.
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Stacykj443vc
Mar 21, 2024
Walked out after an half of tour - This tour truly isn’t touring grand central station. It’s a historical tour talking about how awful the architectures were and why they build and torn it down and rebuilt. Lots of names you’ll never remember or ever heard of. My mom 66, my son 15 and myself 45 were board out of our mind. You walk about 100 feet in total and you stand and listen to someone just talk at you. Don’t waste your money unless you like that sort of thing.
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