Grand Central Terminal Guided Tour with Optional SUMMIT Access
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Grand Central's Main Concourse
- Discover the Whispering Gallery's acoustics
- Visit the historic Vanderbilt Hall
- Optional SUMMIT One Vanderbilt experience
- Learn about the terminal's rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Grand Central Terminal
- Access to Main Concourse, Whispering Gallery, and Vanderbilt Hall
- Optional SUMMIT One Vanderbilt ticket
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Your tour begins in front of the famous Pershing Square Café, located across from the main entrance to Grand Central Terminal. Your guide will kick off the tour with an introduction to this architectural marvel, sharing its fascinating history and significance.
Next, you’ll go on a tour inside Grand Central Terminal, discovering its hidden gems and iconic features. Your guide will dive into the terminal’s stunning architecture, explaining how it was built, and lead you through the main concourse, showcasing the famous ceiling mural, intricate lighting fixtures, movie scenes filmed here, whispering arches, and much more.
The next stop will be at the Dining Concourse, where you'll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of food options, including snacks, desserts, and light bites. This is also a great time to use the bathroom before continuing the tour.
The next stop is the iconic Campbell Apartment, a stunning former office turned speakeasy bar. Your guide will share the fascinating history of this hidden gem, once the private domain of a railroad tycoon.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- SUMMIT One Vanderbilt access is optional and requires an additional ticket
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather
- Photography is allowed; please be respectful of other visitors
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture
- Be prepared for security screenings upon entry
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Super informative and fun!
Had so much fun with our guide, Fred. You could tell he had a real passion for the terminal and the history behind it.
Super informative and fun!
Fred was an amazing tour guide! You could tell he has a passion for the terminal and the history behind it. We were able to maneuver around super easily since it was just the 3 of us and learned way more than if we tried to do it ourselves. Fred's books were also a great way to learn about the history of the building.
Intelligent and fun, but advertises for Trump
He is VERY Knowledgeable and fun. If you love Trump you will like him more…his hat has 47 embroidered on it 😡
Grand Central Station Secrets tour
Percy was a wealth of knowledge!! They knew their way around and gave us suggestions about NYC in general. We lucked out, there were 4 of us in our group and no one else joined the tour so it was small and intimate which allowed us opportunities that a larger group might not have had. Thank you Percy!!
Great tour, awesome guide!
Liz was a wonderful tour guide full of information and fun facts. She continues to research to give an interesting tour. I learned so much about Grand Central Terminal, our time together flew by. Then she made sure to direct us to the correct subway line to get back to our hotel. Both my friend and I highly recommend!