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Grand Central Terminal NY self-guided walking tour



This self-guided audio tour begins on 42nd St., where you’ll admire the elegant entryway and statues guarding Grand Central’s grand entrance.

Step through Vanderbilt Hall to hear about the wealthy Vanderbilt family before entering the marble-and-gold Main Concourse you’ve seen in countless films. Learn why the famous clock may be worth $20 million and how Grand Central shaped modern timekeeping.

Look up at the Sky Ceiling’s constellations and hear how NASA once damaged it, then uncover hidden symbolism in the chandeliers, secret staff passageways, and the Station Master’s Office.

Finally, head to the Whispering Gallery and the historic Oyster Bar, where the Roaring ’20s still shine. The tour ends here.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: New York
Duration: from 1 hour to 2 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation

Why you’ll love this…

  • Tour the entire station at your own pace
  • Walkthrough the vast Main Concourse and learn to identify all the constellations painted on this famous ceiling
  • Hear about the multimillion-dollar drama of a rivalry between the Vanderbilts and the Rockefellers
  • Get insight into Hollywood’s enduring fascination with this picture-perfect station

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • This self-guided audio tour does not use GPS, so the stories won't play automatically according to your location. The stories are organized in a suggested order to take the tour - please swipe through each story to listen as you travel along the route. You can also play all stories from the 'Story List' if you wish to skip ahead or listen to earlier stories again
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • This tour is valid for an entire year, 12 months, from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • 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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Map
  • Downloadable APP
  • Digital guidebook

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Grand central station, East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017, USA

Meeting point:

The tour begins at 42 St - Grand Central Station

Provider

ACTION TOUR GUIDE


Need a hand?

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 20 3830 1409