Private NYC: Official Grand Central Terminal Tour

Summary Description

From secret staircases to a onetime movie theater, there’s a lot more to Grand Central Terminal than meets the eye—and you’re about to discover it all firsthand.  

Highlights
  • Discover Grand Central Terminal’s 150+ years of history.
  • Step into a 1920s railroad tycoon’s onetime office.
  • Peek at the architectural marvels all around the station.
  • See a surprising former movie theater-turned-wine store.
  • Tell secrets in the one-of-a-kind Whispering Gallery.
  • Description

    A historic hub of life in New York, Grand Central Terminal holds countless untold stories within its halls. On this revealing experience, you’ll see a side of the world’s most famous train terminal that even the most frequent commuters never encounter. Get to know the colorful historic figures who brought Grand Central to life, and gain a new appreciation for its near-magical scale. 

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Local English-speaking guide
    • Expertly guided walking tour
    What's Not Included
    • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
    • Gratuities
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: Grand Central Terminal, East 42nd Street, New York, NY, USA

    Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at the Tour Information Booth in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. If you are standing at the clock in the middle of the concourse, the Tour Information Booth is located just to right of the Harlem and Hudson Line Departures.

    Start Location Direction: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ahpNZc6B5J7dxEui9

    Commentary

    Guide : English

    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • The tour is in English.
    • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
    • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
    • Grand Central Terminal is accessible to all persons with disabilities. There are public elevators and ramps to help people move smoothly through the Terminal.
    Know Before You Go
    • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
    • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
    • Please allow plenty of time to arrive for your tour. Transportation in NYC whether by taxi, car, or subway is notoriously slow and can often be unreliable
    • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
    • Grand Central Terminal is accessible to all persons with disabilities. There are public elevators and ramps to help people move smoothly through the Terminal.
    • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

    Options

    Grand Central Terminal Tour Pricing

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) $125.00
    Child (0-3 years) $125.00
    Senior (65+ years) $125.00
    Terms and Conditions

    Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

    Additional Information

    Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

    Redemption Information

    Tickets will be held at the box office