Secrets of Grand Central Station Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore hidden architectural gems
- Learn about Grand Central's rich history
- Discover secret passageways
- See the Whispering Gallery
- Visit the iconic Main Concourse
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Grand Central Terminal
- Access to hidden architectural features
- Historical insights from expert guides
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
We will explore the many hidden gems inside Grand Central Terminal while learning all about the history of this iconic NYC building!
Pass by: This tour takes place in the heart of midtown!
Pass by: We will see the Metlife as we walk around Grand Central
Pass by: We will see the beautiful Chrysler building as we go outside to take a close look at Grand Central Terminal's clock
We will peek inside this amazing bar hidden inside Grand Central Terminal
Pass by: We will see it on this tour
Pass by: We will end our tour there!
This tour takes place right in the middle of Manhattan in New York City
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Meeting point
Start Location
Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine
- Photography is allowed during the tour
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a camera to capture architectural details
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in
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
Good to know
- Tour is in English
- The tour starts in front of Track 29, inside Grand Central Terminal's main concourse. Your guide will be holding an "Untapped New York" sign.
Traveler reviews
Jonathan was an excellent...
Jonathan was an excellent guide. He engaged everyone in the group. Very informative and fun to be with.
Grand Central is Much More than just a Train Terminal
If you are looking for a unique tour, the Secrets of Grand Central is a good choice. Our guide Cullen was a wealth of information about the history and workings of Grand Central. Beyond the beautiful concourse, there are do many interesting areas of the terminal. Take 90 minutes and do this tour.
Either book a tour or plan for at least 2 hours there
We had just spent 30 minutes walking here on our last visit. This time we booked a tour. We really enjoyed this so much more. We also couldn't believe how many shops there are here.
Laura’s Grand Central is Grand
This is the best tour of its type that I have done. Laura was the ideal guide, well prepared with visual aids on her ipad and word perfect in her presentation. If you gave any interest in Grand Central’s story, I can highly recommend.
History of Grand Central Station.
There’s a lot of history to GCS but it’s interesting. I liked seeing parts of GCS that one would never know existed. It is a beautiful terminal and amazing it was built during the Great Depression. Through the help of Jacqueline Kennedy and others, GCS survived and was rescued from collapsing due to the downfall of the train industry.