Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour

Overview

I'm a licensed tour guide by the City of New York. On this tour I will share with you the following:

History of the Vanderbilts and the Central Railroad
The history of the site including the two previous stations
The events leading up to the need for this version of Grand Central
The architecture both inside and out including the Main Concourse
The architecture of the attached Greybar Building
The importance GCT has had in NYC history and culture through the years

City: New York City

Tue 22 Apr

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Starting at $35.00

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Tue 22 Apr

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour of GCT

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Grand Central Terminal

On this approximately 2-hour tour we will share with you all of Grand Central Terminal's (GCT) history and as many of its secrets as any tour guide can! You'll Learn About: Why it is where it is, and what was there before it? How a terrible accident lead to its construction? Its architecture, including the astronomy of the Main Concourse. How Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis saved it. Common myths and urban legends? And much, much more!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (10)

paulafW4448NE

Nov 2024

The tour was great fun. The guide was knowledgeable, and I really appreciated learning more about this remarkable space!

patriciatZ252BG

Feb 2024

Very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. Enjoyed seeing many areas of Grand Central Terminal that most people never see. The entire tour was interesting. Worth putting this tour on list of things to do in NYC

Janie_H

Dec 2023

Learned so much about early history of NYC, the Vanderbilt s, architecture and of course GCT. great tour