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.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $219.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Your adventure begins in Grand Central Terminal’s modern-day heart: the lively main concourse. Marvel at the famous clock perched atop the information booth—and learn the eye-watering amount it’s rumored to be worth—as your guide regales you with the story of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the mastermind behind Grand Central Depot (as it was originally called). From there, head into Vanderbilt Hall, itself a living testament to Grand Central’s rags-to-riches transformation in the 1980s.
Next, pop outside for a moment to gaze upon the largest Tiffany clock in the world from the busy Pershing Square plaza.
Heading back inside, it's time to travel back in time to the Roaring 20s and see a speakeasy style bar that, a century ago, served as the private office of one of New York’s most prominent railroad tycoons.
After a foray into the Whispering Gallery, where you’ll learn just how whispered secrets travel across the busy interchange to be perfectly heard on the other side, you’ll get a peek at one of the largest lost-and-found departments anywhere in the world. Then, peruse the handcrafted designs and jewelry on sale from local artisans in the Graybar Passage before stepping into a fascinating former movie theater, where travel-weary youngsters could enjoy some entertainment back in Grand Central’s heyday.
Last but not least, you’ll weave through the colorful Grand Central Market before making your way back to the main concourse, having gotten a true insider’s look at the most famous train terminal in the world.
Chrysler Building (pass by)
New York Transit Museum Gift Shop (pass by)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Official Grand Central Secrets & Hidden Gems Tour NYC lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $39 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $219. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 3:15 PM.
Children aged 2–14 pay from $34, adults from $39. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at the GCT Tours booth in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 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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Really enjoyed the tour with Anna. I learnt some fascinating facts and we covered lots of ground, inside and outside the terminal. The extra hearing devices helped us to keep up when sirens and the general background noise of the terminal would have drowned out her commentary otherwise. All in all, a delightful tour of this iconic (and now even more beautiful and impressive) location. A real treat - just do it!
Anna was so charming and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the Grand Central Terminal tour and highly recommend to anyone interested in the history of that amazing place.
Experienced, passionate guide. Plenty to see at the Central Station!!
Anna was fabulous. So knowledgeable and patient With us due to late arrival.
Awesome Aaron. He gave us so much wonderful information. We were a few minutes late and Shelly got us to the tour guide. Great customer service! Highly recommend this tour. So much history!
Wonderful tour with Aaron ….so Knowledgeable and personable!! We learned so much! And Shelly was also very helpful and friendly! Would definitely recommend!!
Aaron (tour guide) was great: personable & informative!
As a native New Yorker, I thought I knew pretty much everything there was to know about Grand Central Terminal. Sure, I knew a lot, but this tour educated me about several things I never knew or realized about GCT. The tour was well worth the price and the time. The tour guide we had was both knowledgeable and entertaining.
Wonderful tour, Anna was very entertaining and was quick to answer any questions we had….about any part of the tour information!!
Great way to learn the history of the station organ and incarcerations through the years into the present. I especially liked that ear pieces were provided so nothing the learned guide said was missed. I highly recommend this if you’re considering a tour. I do wish the instructions on where to meet were clearer. The station is very busy and the general “by the clock” wasn’t enough. They need to amend it state they have a ticket booth along the wall to check in at.
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| Official Grand Central Secrets & Hidden Gems Tour NYC | 1h 30min | 4.9 (667) | $39 | |
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