Grand Central
Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City
Did you know there is a hidden tennis court inside Grand Central? Or that the ceiling is backwards? Discover many more secrets on this tour and learn about the surprising history of this New York City icon! This tour is led by a native New Yorker who is a licensed New York City Tour guide.
– Discover the secrets of one of NYC’s most iconic buildings
Learn about the design flaw as large as Grand Central’s main concourse
– Find one of NYC’s most elegant cocktail bars formally an office, a speakeasy and a jail
– Peek into the entrance of the glass walkways
– Locate Grand Central’s hidden tennis court
– Decipher the hidden symbols of the family that built Grand Central
See what’s left of Grand Central’s lost movie theater
NYC: Official Grand Central Terminal Tour
A historic hub of life in New York, Grand Central Terminal holds countless untold stories within its halls. From secret staircases to a onetime movie theater, there’s a lot more than meets the eye—and you’re about to discover it all firsthand. 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.
Central Park Walking Tour
Central Park is the most famous urban park in the world, and this tour will help you discover why. From the sweeping Central Park Mall to the Bow Bridge to Strawberry Fields to the gorgeous Bethesda Terrace, and much more, your guide will make sure you get to see all of the highlights of this expansive park. Along the way, you'll learn the fascinating history of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux's urban masterpiece.
Central Park has been called “one of the greatest works of art in America”. Come see why!
Your walking tour will start at Manhattan's Grand Army Plaza and continue on through the park. Your guide will show you all the highlights of the park at a leisurely pace, while providing historic photos for reference. This tour takes place year round, as each season is a different experience. The best thing about this park is that every month brings changes and new discoveries.
A small-group tour also provides a more personal experience.
Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour
I'm a licensed tour guide by the City of New York. On this tour I will share with you the following:
History of the Vanderbilts and the Central Railroad
The history of the site including the two previous stations
The events leading up to the need for this version of Grand Central
The architecture both inside and out including the Main Concourse
The architecture of the attached Greybar Building
The importance GCT has had in NYC history and culture through the years
VIP SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Midtown Grand Central Highlights Tour

Rated 3 Stars, based on 14 Reviews.
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.
NYC Grand Central Terminal Self-Guided Walking Tour

Rated 4 Stars, based on 17 Reviews.
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.
Discover the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal & Penn – Private
[PRIVATE TOUR]
Join us and explore the secrets of iconic NY Pennsylvania Station and/or Grand Central Terminal!
Highlights:
• Understand the history of Penn Station, the country's busiest station, and compare your exact locations with what was originally located there in the famously demolished original structure.
• Uncover remnants and artifacts lost to time from the original Penn Station, and explore the new Moynihan Train Hall.
• Compare Penn Station to Grand Central Terminal, where we will arrive after exploring subway secrets along the way.
• Discover Grand Central's secret bar, glass walkways, hidden tennis court, old theater, whispering walls, leaking ceilings, and much more.
Your licensed tour guide is from NYC and is an AICP certified urban planner and Guides Association of NYC member.
Note: Tour only visits public areas
Grand Central: The Open Sesame Bagel Tour

Rated 4 Stars, based on 23 Reviews.
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.
The Story of Grand Central Terminal: An Art And Engineering Marvel
This virtual video talk and tour is perfect for anyone planning to visit Grand Central Terminal who wants an in-depth background of the site and then a virtual tour so they know if they wish to include it in their itinerary and how much time to spend there. A pdf of the virtual tour can be downloaded to their device and brought to Grand Central for their own self-guided walking tour.
Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour

This visit is mainly inside Grand Central which makes it a perfect activity for inclement weather or simply the ultimate opportunity to experience this jewel of New York City architecture. It is, in fact, the perfect experience for all!
An Audio Tour of Grand Central Terminal's Secrets and Stories

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.
Grand Egyptian Museum

Rated 3 Stars, based on 45 Reviews.
"Conceived to present the world’s most comprehensive collection devoted to ancient Egyptian civilisation, the Grand Egyptian Museum displays, conserves, and studies over 50,000 artefacts across 7,000 years. The Museum embraces the diversity of Egyptian history and culture to connect all visitors to creativity, knowledge, ideas, and to one another. By integrating entertainment, culture, learning and lifestyle, the Grand Egyptian Museum site incorporates a deep sense of history in an inclusive setting for all visitors seeking to celebrate, discover, and be part of Egypt’s past and future."
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Central Park and 5th Avenue Walking Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 11 Reviews.
Take a tour seeing some of the best sights NYC has to offer! The Central Park & 5th Avenue tour will give you the chance to check some of the most iconic spots that all tourists love. Accompanied by an officially licensed tour guide, you’ll start with beautiful stroll through Central Park before entering into the heart of the Big Apple. We’ll give you the history of some of the most infamous locations around the city. Visit all the spots on your bucket list in just one 3 hour walking tour: Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park, and more!
Grand City Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1 Reviews.
Do not hesitate to visit the most important monuments and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Budapest!
We start our tour at downtown Budapest Apáczai Csere János u. 12 – 14. 1052.
First we drive to the Gellért Hill (Citadel) and show you the most spectacular view of Budapest (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Next we drive to the Castle District where we show you the main attractions of the area (Matthias Church, Fishermen’s Bastion – from where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama) and we have a short walk.
We cross the river to the Pest side on Elisabeth bridge to go along river Danube, then Andrássy Avenue (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Opera House. Then we turn to Heroes’ Square (statues of the most famous Hungarian kings and freedom fighters). In the City Park we pass by Europe’s largest thermal spa Széchenyi and the Budapest Zoo. Returning to the center we show you St Stephen’s Basilica.
We finish our tour at downtown Budapest Apáczai Csere János u. 12 – 14. 1052.
Times Square Grand Central Rockefeller Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1 Reviews.
Experience the best of Midtown Manhattan with CityShuffles' expertly curated walking tour. Discover the iconic landmarks and hidden gems that make this district a global center of commerce, culture, and entertainment.
Your journey begins in the heart of Times Square, where dazzling lights and bustling crowds create an unforgettable spectacle. Find respite in the serene Bryant Park, and encounter the majestic lions guarding the New York Public Library. Stroll along Fifth Avenue, lined with luxury retailers and architectural marvels like the Chrysler Building and MetLife Building.
Marvel at the celestial ceiling of Grand Central Terminal, a Beaux-Arts masterpiece. Experience the grandeur of Park Avenue, and find tranquility within the magnificent St. Patrick's Cathedral. Your tour concludes at Rockefeller Center, offering a vibrant blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Grand Helicopter Tour

Rated 2.5 Stars, based on 8 Reviews.
The Grand Tour takes everything from the Liberty and Central Park tours, and then adds in other Big Apple favorites known throughout the world including:
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
The South Street Seaport
The Brooklyn, George Washington, and Manhattan Bridges
Wall Street
The Empire State Building
Central Park
The Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum
Yankee Stadium and Battery Park
Central Downtown LA Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 13 Reviews.
Los Angeles is always changing and you’ll witness it on our Central Downtown LA tour. Thought LA doesn’t have a downtown? It does and it’s the most dynamic, interesting part of the city.
Many tourists don't know of DTLA (as it’s known here), but Angelenos do and they’re voting with their feet, as every week new restaurants, bars, Apple stores and apartment blocks open here. Many people don’t realize it’s also the best-preserved historic downtown of any major city in America (with great architecture).
Join our Central Downtown LA tour and learn about the neighborhood where the city was born. We also stop for lunch at Grand Central Market (one of the best places in the U.S. for food according to Bon Appetit).
* Tour starts 1pm daily
* Children under 12 y.o. gain free entry
* There’s a big range of food options and all types of diet can be accommodated (vegan, gluten-free etc)
NYC Secrets of Grand Central Private Walking Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 69 Reviews.
Did you know there is a hidden tennis court inside Grand Central? Or that the ceiling is backwards? Discover many more secrets on this tour and learn about the surprising history of this New York City icon! This tour is led by a native New Yorker who is a licensed New York City Tour guide.
– Discover the secrets of one of NYC’s most iconic buildings
Learn about the design flaw as large as Grand Central’s main concourse
– Find one of NYC’s most elegant cocktail bars formally an office, a speakeasy and a jail
– Peek into the entrance of the glass walkways
– Locate Grand Central’s hidden tennis court
– Decipher the hidden symbols of the family that built Grand Central
See what’s left of Grand Central’s lost movie theater
2 day Central Mongolia

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 6 Reviews.
Want to get introduced to the lifestyles of nomads, Mongolian architecture, wild animals, Buddhism and wild outdoor nature in just 2 days? Yes! This 2 day short but extensive tour provides a great chance for those who are on a tight schedule to see, feel and experience must sees of Mongolia that has to offer! You don't need worry about anything as it is all inclusive! Just relax and enjoy what Mongolia and our tour program has to offer for you!
Grand Central Terminal and Manhattan Sights Walking Tour

Discover 20+ New York landmarks with a fun local guide. Then visit the world-famous Grand Central Terminal to explore its renowned spots, including the iconic clock.
The tour begins on Wall St., Manhattan's oldest part, where you can experience the bustling district and see iconic sites like Ground Zero and The Charging Bull & Fearless Girl at the New York Stock Exchange.
Then, stroll through Five Points, Chinatown & Little Italy. Learn about their vibrant cultures and histories, and get tips on the best local NYC food! We finish the tour near the iconic Flatiron Building.
After the tour, enjoy a break before exploring Grand Central Terminal on a guided tour. With over 150 years of history, it's featured in many films and TV shows. Highlights include a former movie theater, the renowned oyster bar, and the New York Transit Museum
This tour consists of a 3-hour Walking Tour and about 1.5 hours at Grand Central Terminal with a station tour guide. There will be a break in between.