Grand Central: The Open Sesame Bagel Tour

Overview

Treat yourself to a sesame bagel and an inside peak at the inner workings and secret treasures of one of the world’s top attractions, Grand Central Terminal in New York City. A triumph of architecture and transportation for its era, Grand Central has been renowned as a premier destination for more than 100 years. These days, the terminal is also a destination for deliciousness exhibited at an exceptional range of top food establishments.

City: New York City

Tue 01 Apr

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What's Included

Local guide

Continental breakfast

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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 10 years old

What To Expect

Grand Central Terminal

A triumph of architecture and transportation for its era, Grand Central has been renowned as a premier destination for more than 100 years. Trains such as the 20th Century Limited set the highest standard of luxury travel for its time. Granted landmark status in 1976, Grand Central remains one of New York’s great tourist destinations with many stories to tell. These days, the terminal is also a destination for deliciousness exhibited at an exceptional range of top food establishments. A special variety of these yummy delights can be experienced at Grand Central Market and at several eateries on the lower level dining concourse. Begin the tour with everyone receiving a hot fresh bagel, the iconic symbol of New York! We then explore the terminal beginning with the main concourse, move on to the Vanderbilt Waiting Room, and go outside and look at the famous facade of the terminal. Visit the famous Campbell Apartment (even very few New Yorkers know it exists!) and on to such sites as the Kissing Room and Whispering Gallery.

Campbell Apartment

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Grand Central Market

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (21)

Jim D

Jul 2019

Ben was great, very knowledgeable and took his time explaining the history. Born NYC native and knew his stuff!

positvelygenius

Jul 2019

Ben Wagenberg may be the most knowledgeable bagel expert around. And he knows an enormous amount about NYC and its history as well. Put the two together and the result is a really great and unusual "bagel tour." You get a super fresh bagel and after an extensive tour of Grand Central (lots of info I new knew and I'm a New Yorker!) the group heads out to several, nearby, top-of-line bagelries. There you get to see how they're made up close and taste a big selection of cream cheeses and assorted bagels. Take this tour! You be pleasantly surprised!

Gabriela C

Jun 2018

When they say insights, they mean information. This does not take you to the back of the public areas or something like that. Ben is, however, the greatest tour guide, but I would recommend a container to storage the bagels instead of just taking them out of a bag in your duffel bag.

Response from Host

May 2019

Thank you Gabriel. We are always improving our presentation and great to hear "the greatest tour guide" comment. That means alot.