NYC: Grand Central Terminal Guided Tour
ID: GYG428395-771695
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Uncover a side of New York's Grand Central Terminal that most visitors never experience. Discover secret staircases, explore a one-time movie theater, and visit a 1920s-era speakeasy.
Discover more than 150 years of Grand Central Terminal's history on a guided walking tour with access to areas that even locals don't know about. Explore the iconic transportation hub of New York and find secret staircases, a historic, movie theater, and a 1920s-era speakeasy.
Meet your guide in Grand Central Terminal’s modern-day heart, the bustling main concourse. Marvel at the famous clock perched atop the information booth and try to guess the eye-watering amount it’s rumored to be worth.
Learn more about Cornelius Vanderbilt, the mastermind behind the Grand Central Depot (as it was originally called). Then, head into Vanderbilt Hall, a living testament to Grand Central’s rags-to-riches transformation in the 1980s.
Pop outside to see the largest Tiffany clock in the world. Go back in time to the Roaring 20s as you visit speakeasy-style bar that, a century ago, was the private office of one of New York’s most prominent railroad tycoons.
In the Whispering Gallery, learn how secrets travel across the busy interchange, where voices can be perfectly heard on the other side of the hall. You will also get a brief opportunity to sneak a peek at one of the largest lost-and-found departments in the world.
Peruse handcrafted jewelry in the Graybar Passage before stepping into a former movie theater, where travel-weary youngsters could enjoy some entertainment back in Grand Central’s heyday.
Lastly, wander through the colorful Grand Central Market, boasting over 160 seafood varieties and 400 types of cheeses, before making your way back to the main concourse.
Highlights
- Journey through more than 150 years of history at Grand Central Terminal
- Step into the shoes of a 1920s railroad tycoon as you explore his onetime office
- Discover the architectural marvels and their secrets all around the station
- Catch a glimpse of a surprising former movie theater-turned-wine store
- Pass along secret messages in the one-of-a-kind Whispering Gallery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity provider complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information
This is a walking tour. Participants should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
Please meet the guide 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 the right of the Harlem and Hudson Line Departures. The guide will be holding a "Walks" sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
