So much history!
D954SWoliviad
Oct 9, 2026, 5:59:16 PM
Oct 9, 2026, 5:59:16 PM
Liz was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Grand Central Station. She was very informative and accommodating!
About Activity
Step inside world-famous Grand Central Terminal and uncover the secrets hidden beneath its Beaux-Arts beauty. On this 2-hour guided tour, explore the grand Main Concourse, the celestial ceiling (painted backwards!), and the four-faced opal clock worth millions — plus secret stairways and hidden passageways most visitors walk right past.
Experience the Whispering Gallery, where a quiet word travels across the arched walkway, and hear how preservationists — including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis — saved the terminal from demolition. The tour ends at the Dining Concourse and Grand Central Market, perfect for a classic New York lunch.
Make it a full NYC day with the Empire State Building option. After lunch, enjoy an easy 15-minute walk down Fifth Avenue, past Bryant Park, to the 86th-floor Observatory — where sweeping views of the city you just explored await, including Grand Central itself, 1,000 feet below.
What's Included
Includes
- Guided Tour of Grand Central Terminal
- Local Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Hidden Gems and Secrets of Grand Central
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your tour guide holding a red Experience NYC flag in front of the Pershing Square Cafe (red building with green signs).
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.
Enjoy seamless access to 86th Floor of Empire State Building after your tour at Grand Central Terminal.
Language Offered
English - GUIDE
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Experience NYC™
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Excellent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
SURESHN_A
Sep 10, 2026, 11:17:55 AM
Sep 10, 2026, 11:17:55 AM
Jerad is a very experienced and knowledgeable gentleman. My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed his guide. Appreciate him very much.
Grand Tour of Grand Central
seanm258
Aug 7, 2026, 5:12:49 PM
Aug 7, 2026, 5:12:49 PM
The tour was just our group of 3. Liz was our guide and was great! She was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun too! Highly recommended!
Recommended
jmackillop104
Jul 17, 2026, 5:27:01 PM
Jul 17, 2026, 5:27:01 PM
Liz was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and entertaining. She gave us a comprehensive tour and was inclusive of the different participants, making everyone feel welcome. Recommended.
Great tour and overview.
Wanderer41688917555
Jun 10, 2026, 9:49:45 AM
Jun 10, 2026, 9:49:45 AM
Excellent tour including the history of Grand Central Station. We had no idea of how huge the station is! And of its place in the growth of New York City. Great experience.
Super informative and fun!
zacharysA3631JW
May 13, 2026, 11:40:17 AM
May 13, 2026, 11:40:17 AM
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!
zach_s
May 13, 2026, 11:35:42 AM
May 13, 2026, 11:35:42 AM
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
Vickey_K
May 4, 2026, 4:01:59 PM
May 4, 2026, 4:01:59 PM
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
Susan_H
May 4, 2026, 10:43:00 AM
May 4, 2026, 10:43:00 AM
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!
Teri_L
Apr 25, 2026, 4:03:39 PM
Apr 25, 2026, 4:03:39 PM
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!
Jarod knows New York!
We enjoyed all of the history of the Terminal as well as inside to recent additions. We highly recommend
PatriciaT105
Apr 18, 2026, 7:21:23 PM
Apr 18, 2026, 7:21:23 PM
Jarod is an amazing guide. He is so knowledgeable not just about Grand Central terminal but also about New York City as a whole. We enjoyed all of the history of the Terminal as well as inside to recent additions. We highly recommend Jarad.
Terrific tour of Grand Central!
bbrUL3
Apr 3, 2026, 1:19:48 PM
Apr 3, 2026, 1:19:48 PM
Liz is a fantastic guide. We’ve been to NY many times and walked through GCT but never saw all of nooks or knew the history about this gem. It was really a great way to learn and explore in under 2 hours. We highly recommend.
Great Grand Central Tour
tiffanysW9526RG
Mar 16, 2026, 12:06:04 PM
Mar 16, 2026, 12:06:04 PM
Elizabeth C was a great tour guide, gave such good information, very friendly, would definitely recommend her again.
Grand Central terminal
Heather_T
Mar 9, 2026, 5:08:58 PM
Mar 9, 2026, 5:08:58 PM
Our tour guide Jared was so great! He was informative and friendly and I learned so much about Grand Central. I have taken this tour many years ago and Jared told us about so much more. I would highly recommend this tour
Fun & Interesting
685gaile
Mar 1, 2026, 12:13:42 PM
Mar 1, 2026, 12:13:42 PM
Our tour guide, Liz was so knowledgeable and answered all.of our questions. So interesting.
Awesome Experience
mitchelle369
Mar 1, 2026, 12:12:34 PM
Mar 1, 2026, 12:12:34 PM
Liz was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about Grand Central! I learned so much and enjoyed my experience on this tour. Highly recommend!
Excellent
gcm218
Feb 21, 2026, 1:07:48 PM
Feb 21, 2026, 1:07:48 PM
Jared was an exceptional tour guide! Friendly, knowledgeable and open to all of our questions. A great experience overall would definitely recommend.
We enjoyed our tour. Our...
Jennifer_P
Feb 8, 2026, 9:28:50 AM
Feb 8, 2026, 9:28:50 AM
We enjoyed our tour. Our guide Jared was very nice, fun and informative. The length & pace was perfect. We recommend!
An enjoyable walk through history.
991dessyc
Dec 10, 2025, 8:49:21 AM
Dec 10, 2025, 8:49:21 AM
The guide was very knowledgeable and funny. There was only us in the group so it was quite personalised. I did not know there was so much to learn about the Terminal. There are lots of little easter eggs that you would miss if you just wandered by yourself. We did the summit after and it was quite conveniently close.
Fantastic!
985tiffaniet
Dec 6, 2025, 12:13:45 PM
Dec 6, 2025, 12:13:45 PM
Fred was great, I learned a lot! Allowed us to take lots of pics, sampled some cheese in the market and had allot of fun facts throughout the tour! Would def recommend!
Cool experience
lindahN5405OA
Dec 6, 2025, 12:12:18 PM
Dec 6, 2025, 12:12:18 PM
Was very informative. Fred was great!! Loved seeing parts of the station I hadn’t experienced prior. Summit is a great addition.
Absolutely worth getting this tour!
Linda
Nov 18, 2025, 4:14:19 PM
Nov 18, 2025, 4:14:19 PM
Our guide was very knowledgeable, told interesting stories, things we didn't know and we had a wonderful time.
Educational and enjoyable tour
972hilaryf
Nov 15, 2025, 11:04:36 PM
Nov 15, 2025, 11:04:36 PM
Percy was amazing and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Learned allot even though I’m a native NYer.
Excellent experience
sarahbN2327TB
Oct 17, 2025, 9:00:49 PM
Oct 17, 2025, 9:00:49 PM
This was an bsolutely amazing and informative! We learned so many interesting facts and it was a great experience. Perfect.
Tour Grand Central Terminal with Percy!
343creightonm
Sep 20, 2025, 5:12:19 PM
Sep 20, 2025, 5:12:19 PM
Today we took a wonderful tour with Percy as our guide. She was amazing! She was so knowledgeable about Grand Central Terminal and gave so many interesting facts about it’s history and of the city of New York! She was so engaging and probably the best tour guide we’ve ever had! Would highly recommend this tour and definitely with Percy!
Great tour
Pioneer16584948193
Aug 31, 2025, 12:41:44 PM
Aug 31, 2025, 12:41:44 PM
A Percy was exceptional and very informative. I will book again!!!!! Good guidance and knowledge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grand Central Station
Go751277
Aug 30, 2025, 12:27:09 PM
Aug 30, 2025, 12:27:09 PM
Percy was fantastic. Very knowledgeable...Would love to stay with her for the remainder of our stay. Her knowledge of New York history is great.
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