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VIP SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Midtown Grand Central Highlights Tour

VIP SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Midtown Grand Central Highlights Tour

Overview

This thrilling tour visits the most extraordinary new skyscraper, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. With our early morning access to Manhattan's tallest midtown building, you’ll enjoy unprecedented combination of spectacular New York city views.
Experience the Best of New York City with our early morning tour. Start your day by entering SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, New York’s hottest new attraction, before the crowds arrive. Marvel at breathtaking views from the 91st to 93rd floors of this iconic skyscraper. This immersive, multi-sensory experience spans 65,000 square feet across three floors, using cutting-edge lighting, sound, and animation to transform your perception of New York's skyline. After soaking in the panoramic vistas, your expert guide will lead you on an unforgettable journey through Grand Central Terminal. Discover the stunning architecture and design of this New York City landmark.

City: New York City

Fri 04 Apr

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Starting at $135.00

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Fri 04 Apr

Starting at $135.00

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What's Included

Expert first class guide offering captivating stories & insights

See the world-famous outstanding icon of the New York city skyline

Easy Access admission to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

Visit the Grand Central Station and the Whispering Gallery

See the most expensive Clock in the world & Grand Central’s incredible celestial ceiling

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
The order of attractions may occasionally be adjusted to ensure the best experience and avoid overcrowding. Rest assured, all elements of the tour as described will be delivered.
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
The venue recommends wearing trousers, flat shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen.

What To Expect

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

On this small group semi-private tour discover the New York skyline while you soar to new heights. Elevate your New York City experience with a tour that will leave you truly breathless. Guest will soar to 1,401 feet high before stepping out onto an outdoor observation Deck on the 93rd floor. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art, technology, architecture and thrills to take the concept of NYC “observation decks” to entirely new heights. As well as the magnificent view of NYC, there's five multi-sensory installations including a spectacular mirrored space spread over two floors, to floating orbs that change colour in tune with a light show. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is the in-place to be!

Grand Central Terminal

Discover the stunning architecture and design of this New York City landmark, while uncovering its rich history and fascinating stories. Explore highlights like the famous astrological ceiling, the world’s most valuable clock, and the Whispering Gallery—where you'll experience a unique acoustic phenomenon. • MAIN CONCOURSE CEILING • INFORMATION BOOTH CLOCK • WHISPERING GALLERY • GRAND CENTRAL MARKET • The Celestial Ceilings • PARK AVENUE VIADUCT • THE CAMPBELL BAR

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (14)

Mark_H

Nov 2024

Worst tour I have ever booked through Viator!!! Will never use this vendor again. I suggest you use extreme caution using this vendor. They are not local. I was dealing with a customer support system out of Ireland. Was told to meet the “tour guide” who was not outside at the meeting point. Which he was not. We showed up (as told 15 minutes before the meeting time at 8:30am with a 8:45am start time) no tour guide. Waiting in the cold with a child, for almost an hour (calling customer service which was in another country) and using their “chat service” which kept saying he was there. The tour guide once he showed up said sorry “I had a cat wake me up early”. I’m not making that up. Then when we tried to start the tour. The tour guide changed the tour and wanted todo the Grand Central Station tour and not the Summit tour, which was not as advertised. Come to find out he didn’t have tickets for the Summit as advertised for the 9am but for later in the day. Also the ViP for the summit (which is what everyone in the tour wanted) was just a get you in the with everybody else. Very disappointed. I’ve used Viator many many times in many countries. This was the worst experience I have ever had.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Hello Mark, Thank you for your feedback. We’d like to clarify the situation regarding your tour booking. Our tour is a combination experience, including both The Summit One Vanderbilt and a fully guided tour of Grand Central Station. The tour was conducted as planned, with your guide present at the meeting location, along with a group of 16 other guests. The tour began at 8:45 a.m., after a brief check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. The group waited an additional 15 minutes for late-arriving guests. The group first visited Grand Central Station and then proceeded to Summit One Vanderbilt, where we had a timed entry at 10:00 a.m. We understand that you chose not to participate in the Grand Central portion of the tour, as you mentioned that you only signed up for the Summit One Vanderbilt experience. However, we want to clarify that our tour is designed as a combined experience, and both attractions are included in the itinerary. We hope this explanation clears up any confusion. Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Sean Customer Service

vaskom270

Nov 2024

Don’t take this tour! Just buy regular tickets from the Summit One website. The summit is amazing, this specific tour is scam. Meeting time 8.30am. The tickets for entrance were for 10am. The tour guide (Stan) arrived 9.30am, one hour later. It is not a VIP tour (despite the name). You wait for 30min in the line with everyone who bought tickets for $64 (basically we’ve paid double price for literally nothing, actually we’ve lost one hour waiting for the tour guide who apparently was stuck in the traffic) We and three other families were just keep calling the tour operator over and over but the responses were (he is very close, etc…). For the Grand Central station, it is in the same building, you don’t need tickets or tour guide to take few photos. As a conclusion, this is a scam, the tour operator just buys off a bunch of tickets for regular price and then as all scalpers do, are selling the tickets by 2x of original price. In order to cover this shady scheme, they stick “vip” in the tour name and add a tour guide whose only role is to hand you over the actual tickets (after being one hour late).

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Dear Guest, thank you for your feedback. We’d like to clarify the situation regarding your tour booking. Our tour is a combination experience, including both The Summit One Vanderbilt and a fully guided tour of Grand Central Station. The tour was conducted as planned, with your guide present at the meeting location, along with a group of 16 other guests. The tour began at 8:45 a.m., after a brief check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. The group waited an additional 15 minutes for late-arriving guests. The group first visited Grand Central Station and then proceeded to Summit One Vanderbilt, where we had a timed entry at 10:00 a.m. We understand that you were not aware that the tour included a fully guided tour of Grand Central Station. However, we want to clarify that our tour is designed as a combined experience, and both attractions are included in the itinerary. We hope this explanation clears up any confusion. Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Sean Customer Service

Silvia_B

Nov 2024

We had difficulty finding the guide as it was said that Francesca would be it but instead there was a guy. He was very knowledgeable and a good person, patient, and took a lot of photos for us.. We liked it very much. Now we can’t wait to get out photos!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Hi Sivia, Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the mix-up with the guide, but we’re thrilled to hear that your guide was knowledgeable, and patient, and made sure you had a great experience—plus, capturing lots of photos along the way! 😊 We’re sure your photos will be wonderful, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the tour. If you’re traveling to another city, don’t forget to explore our other tours across Europe and the USA for more amazing adventures. We’d love to welcome you again soon! 🌍📸✨