Grand Central Terminal NY self-guided walking tour
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1 hour - 2 hours


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English

Overview

This self-guided audio tour begins just outside the terminal, on 42nd St. From here, you can admire the elegant entryway and learn about the statues who stand guard atop its grand entrance.You’ll enter the station via Vanderbilt Hall, a beautiful space named for the station’s founders. Get the facts on the unbelievably rich Vanderbilt family and enter the Main Concourse, which you’ve definitely seen in plenty of films and TV shows! This concourse is even more impressive in person, full of marble, crystal, and gold.Next, visit the famous clock and learn why it might just be worth $20 million! And did you know Grand Central practically invented time as we know it today? You’ll learn all about that while crossing the vast concourse.Turn your eyes skyward next, toward the remarkable Sky Ceiling. Each constellation painted here carries a special meaning, and you’ll hear all about that as you trace the beautiful paintings from one end of the ceiling to the other. Plus, learn about the time NASA damaged the Main Concourse with a rocket!After that, you’ll unpack the hidden symbolism within the extravagant chandeliers and find out how the station’s employees get from place to place without having to cross the busy concourse.Then, visit the often-overlooked Station Master’s Office and hear about how part of Grand Central was once almost torn down by developers. Finally, head to the lower levels to visit the strange and wonderful Whispering Gallery, and the lavish Oyster Bar where New York’s Roaring ‘20s have been beautifully preserved. The tour concludes here.

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Location

The tour begins at 42 St - Grand Central Station

Address

89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

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Experience

Inclusions

  • Flexible planning
  • Works offline
  • Live GPS Map
  • Digital guidebook

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation

Venues

  • Grand Central Terminal

    At all hours of the day and all times of the year, Grand Central Terminal is always moving. This iconic New York City landmark has featured in countless films and shows, making it one of if not the most famous train station in the world. In addition to being the most famous, Grand Central Terminal is also the world’s largest, occupying an area of 48 acres with a whopping 44 platforms.

Additional Information

  • Know in advance:
  • This is a self-guided audio tour; no guide will accompany you and attraction tickets are not included. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Tour the entire station at your own pace
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now" and follow the instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
  • Walkthrough the vast Main Concourse and learn to identify all the constellations painted on this famous ceiling
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • Hear about the multimillion-dollar drama of a rivalry between the Vanderbilts and the Rockefellers
  • This tour is valid for an entire year, 12 months, from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • Get insight into Hollywood’s enduring fascination with this picture-perfect station
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps

Guide Languages

  • English

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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EUR 14.00