NYC Grand Central Terminal Self-Guided Walking Tour in New York City booking from $14.99

NYC Grand Central Terminal Self-Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Welcome to the most famous train station in the world: Grand Central. This walking tour will take you through this entire magnificent terminal, from the awe-inspiring Main Concourse to the often-missed Whispering Gallery and beyond. Hear the story behind the station’s construction, the absurdly wealthy Vanderbilts who funded it, and all the iconic sights which make this terminal so special.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

City: New York City

Fri 18 Apr

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What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!

Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!

Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.

Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!

Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!

Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What To Expect

Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is a commuter rail terminal located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Grand Central is the southern terminus of the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem, Hudson and New Haven Lines, serving the northern parts of the New York metropolitan area. Note: This 0.1+mile-tour covers the essentials of Grand Central Terminal in 1-2 hours Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (17)

Eric_S

Dec 2022

Really well done (even though we were late for a plane and had to physically leave the site early). It spends a little too much time on the astrological characters on the ceiling. It also does not discuss the legend of the M42 substation in the basement, but I can also understand that since there is no getting down there. Regardless, I enjoyed it immensely.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Eric, thank you so much for your feedback! I'm delighted that my tour of Grand Central Terminal enriched your knowledge and that you enjoyed it. In addition, I have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the United States — hopefully, you'll have the opportunity to try them the next time you visit! Also, as a reminder, the tour you purchased is valid for a lifetime. As a result, you can listen to it at home or during your next visit.

Gerardo_P

Nov 2022

Tour was good at times, except when it became a zodiac tour instead of history tour. Narrator voice was very inviting and demanding.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your feedback, Gerard! I’m thrilled that my tour of Grand Central Terminal added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. In addition, I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.

NYC Grand Central Terminal Self-Guided Walking Tour

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