Grand Central Terminal is one of the world’s top ten tourist attractions, with hidden features and fascinating stories. It’s also the setting for hundreds of famous films and novels, from Hitchcock’s North By Northwest to Salinger’s Catcher In The Rye. On this tour, you’ll spot the details others miss, like why its famous starry ceiling is backwards, why it has a hole for a rocket, and why it neglected to clean one tiny spot. You’ll learn how Grand Central birthed the phrase ‘red carpet treatment’ and the word ‘commuter.’ You’ll find out how ‘air rights’ were conceived here ‘ and how they made Grand Central possible and nearly destroyed it. As you walk around Grand Central Station, finding its often overlooked corners, you’ll learn how this historic landmark was created ‘by accident." By the end of the tour, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for this architectural masterpiece and engineering marvel that pioneered many features now common in transportation hubs worldwide.
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Refundable in case of bad weather
Private tour for a personalized experience
Round-trip transfers from select hotels and areas are included
What To Expect
Grand Central Terminal
Begin your journey through the iconic Grand Central Terminal, a bustling transportation hub steeped in history and adorned with breathtaking architecture.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Central Market
Explore the vibrant Grand Central Market, a culinary paradise offering an array of gourmet delights and artisanal treats, where locals and visitors alike gather to indulge in gastronomic delights.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal
Experience the enchanting Whisper Gallery, a hidden gem within Grand Central Terminal where whispered secrets are magically carried across the vaulted ceilings, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and mystery.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Campbell
Discover the timeless elegance of The Campbell Apartment, a sophisticated hideaway bar nestled within Grand Central Terminal, offering a sanctuary of luxury and refinement amidst the bustling city.
• Admission Ticket Free
Vanderbilt Tennis Club
Immerse yourself in the sporting heritage of Grand Central Terminal at the Vanderbilt Tennis Club, where enthusiasts can partake in a game of tennis amidst the historic surroundings of the terminal.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata