Begin your New York City adventure at Grand Central Terminal, where your guide introduces you to its rich history, celestial ceiling, and hidden highlights. As you make your way toward the Empire State Building, enjoy guided commentary while passing iconic Midtown sights, including the historic Campbell Apartment, the Tiffany Clock, the Whispering Gallery, the Chrysler Building, and Bryant Park. Your experience continues at the Empire State Building, where you’ll enjoy priority access to the Observatory. Take in sweeping panoramic views of Manhattan while your guide shares stories about the tower’s architecture, design, and cultural importance. This tour blends history, architecture, and unforgettable city views, offering the perfect snapshot of classic New York City.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:02 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
To start your tour experience Grand Central Terminal as you explore its iconic architecture, hidden secrets, celestial ceiling, and vibrant history that make it one of New York’s most famous landmarks.
As you make your way toward the Empire State Building, your guide will point out several iconic New York landmarks, including the historic Campbell Apartment, the Tiffany Clock on 42nd Street, the famous Whispering Gallery, the stunning Chrysler Building, and the lively green space of Bryant Park. Enjoy stories, architecture, and hidden details that bring Midtown Manhattan to life.
Your tour concludes at the Empire State Building, where you'll enjoy priority access to the famed Observatory on the 86th floor. Take in panoramic views of New York City from one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers and learn about the stories of its history, design, and cultural impact. Capture unforgettable photos and experience the city from an unforgettable vantage point.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Empire State Observatory and Grand Central Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $79 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 4–12 pay from $69, adults from $79.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Your guide will meet you in-front of Grand Central Station where they will be sporting a See Sight Tours branded shirt and backpack. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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It was fun experience especially if it’s your first time visiting the city.The tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He gave us time to venture out and answered all the questions regarding the city. I would recommend this one.
What a superb tour. Can’t sing the praises of our guide, Braden, highly enough. He was extremely polite yet easy going and conducted the tour in a light hearted manner. His knowledge of Grand Central was very thorough and he showed us to parts of the station we would never have found on our own. Once we had completed the tour of Grand Central, Braden escorted us to the Empire State Building and pointed out places of interest on the way. Very informative indeed. Once we arrived at the Empire State, Braden gave us our tickets and pointed us in the right direction and left us there. I initially thought that our tickets only allowed us to go part of the way up but I was wrong. We had the additional ticket which allows us to go to the observation deck on the 102nd floor. The views from the top of the Empire State Building are truly amazing and not to be missed. In a city that is very expensive, I would have to say this tour was excellent value for money and would certainly recommend it. There is a bit of walking involved but nothing most people couldn’t handle. Having an excellent guide like Braden helps too. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Once in a lifetime experience worth seeing the heights of Empire State Building and Train Station. Guide was great ! I would highly recommend!
Great guide named Lynda, Lots of information. Well worth the money to get a tour. Learned a lot about Grand Central Terminal and she pointed out details you would never see on your own. She also took pics of us with great backgrounds.
Very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the tour. Transition from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building very good!
Lynda was very friendly knowledgeable and accommodating host. The grand central and empire state tour was fantastic
Such a great experience! Our tour guide Linda made it more great! She’s very knowledgeable. Answered all of our questions and made it enjoyable!
Lark, our tour guide was awesome, knowledgeable and interesting. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed both tours.
Our guide was amazing, unfortunately I'm terrible with names, he said he was the main guide I believe. Tall, younger white guy. He really did a great job showing us all around Grand Central, explaining the history and showing us some secrets of the terminal. He was very knowledgeable and passionate, definitely a great tour!!!
Best experienced with someone to aid with picture taking but just as much fun solo, lots of history to be learned
Sounds like a fun and memorable experience, whether solo or with a photo buddy. We’re glad you enjoyed the history and the chance to capture great moments 📸
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