New York Grand Central Terminal Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover the secrets of one of New York’s most iconic buildings with this guided tour of Grand Central Terminal. Over the course of 1 hour and 30 minutes, you’ll explore corners that go unnoticed by most travellers whilst learning about more than 150 years of history at this impressive station.
From its famous main concourse to old offices, passageways and spaces full of curiosities, an expert guide will show you a completely different side to Grand Central. You’ll hear stories of railway magnates, discover the quirky Whispering Gallery and visit surprising places hidden amongst its corridors.
- Discover the secrets and curiosities of Grand Central Terminal.
- Explore historic sites and little-known corners in a group of up to 20 people.
- Enjoy a 1-hour-and-30-minute guided tour of one of New York’s iconic landmarks.
What’s included
- Guided tour of New York’s Grand Central Terminal
- Official tour guide
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Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly
Step by Step
Step inside one of Manhattan’s greatest landmarks with this guided tour of Grand Central Terminal. The tour begins in its spectacular main concourse, where you’ll learn about the station’s history, the figure of Cornelius Vanderbilt and some of the details that have made this building one of New York’s most recognisable landmarks.
The tour continues through areas such as Vanderbilt Hall and Pershing Square, from where you can admire the enormous Tiffany clock on the façade. You’ll also discover a former private office belonging to a prominent railway magnate from the 1920s, now converted into a venue that still retains some of its original atmosphere.
One of the most fascinating moments comes in the famous Whispering Gallery, where you’ll be able to see how a whisper travels from one corner to the other thanks to the space’s unique acoustics. You’ll also visit the station’s enormous lost property office, walk through Graybar Passage and discover a former cinema that was part of Grand Central during its heyday.
Before finishing, you’ll pass through the bustling Grand Central Market and make your way back to the heart of the terminal with a fresh perspective on this historic building. An ideal tour for those who want to go beyond the photographs and discover the stories, secrets and architectural details hidden within one of the world’s most famous stations.
Reviews
- DD.Fascinating tour of Grand Central Terminal, full of history and impressive architecture - a must in the Big Apple!
- GG.I really enjoyed the guided tour of Grand Central Terminal. I learned new things about the history of New York.
- JJ.The guided tour of this iconic terminal was fascinating, I learned a lot about its history and architecture - a must-see experience in New York!
- MM.I explored the iconic Grand Central Terminal with my best friend - the architecture and history blew us away!
Meeting point
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GCT Tours Booth, in the main concourse of Grand Central Terminal, East 42nd Street, New York. If you are facing the central clock, the counter is to the right of the exits for the Harlem and Hudson lines
Other Things You Should Know
- There will be around 20 travellers in total on the tour
Supplied by: Walks
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the departure date














