Discover the Secrets of Grand Central Guided Tour

New York City, New York

Discover the Secrets of Grand Central Guided Tour

New York City, New York

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Overview

Discover the many secrets of this New York City, NY icon! Close to a million people pass through Grand Central Terminal every day, yet very few know the many stories and secrets which you will learn on this tour. Our expert guides will take you on a journey through the past, present, and future of this beloved landmark, from its glittering glory days to disrepair and modern quests to save it.

🚶‍♂️ Guided walking tour through Grand Central Terminal

🏛️ Learn about the terminal's history, art, and architecture

🕵️‍♀️ Discover hidden features and design quirks

🤩 Gain new insights into one of New York City's most iconic landmarks

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 10:00am & 2:00pm

Full description

Join us on a journey through the rich history of Grand Central Terminal, one of New York City's most iconic landmarks. With close to a million visitors every day, Grand Central Terminal is a bustling hub of transportation and commerce, but few realize its deep historical significance and intriguing secrets.

Our walking tour will take you through the Beaux Arts train station's glittering past, its decline and restoration, and modern efforts to preserve this architectural masterpiece. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides will lead you through the terminal, pointing out its hidden features, design quirks, and fascinating history.

Learn about the terminal's construction, art and architecture, as well as the significant role it played in the city's development. Whether you are a history buff or an architecture enthusiast, this tour is sure to provide you with new and exciting insights into one of the city's most beloved landmarks.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome.
Physical limitations: This tour is easy and most people can participate.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
Individuals with disabilities: This tour is ADA accessible, just let us know what assistance you may need at the time of booking.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 1.5 Hours
What’s included:
- Discover the secrets of one of NYC’s most iconic buildings on a 1.5 hour long guided tour
- Ear pieces are provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance!
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (up to 15 people).
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservations
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: This tour is mostly indoors.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 20 minutes in advance. This tour ends where it starts, inside Grand Central’s main concourse.
Parking: It is recommended to take the subway to the meeting location. (4, 5, 6, 7 and S trains to 42nd St / Grand Central Terminal)
What to wear: Good walking shoes
What to bring: Your phone, wallet, and water bottle are recommended.
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Restrooms may be available but are not guaranteed. Please use any facilities before the tour begins.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.