--- title: Official Grand Central Secrets & Hidden Gems Tour NYC lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 675 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 21 of 24 (Architecture & Grand Central Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/official-grand-central-secrets-hidden-gems-tour-nyc/ --- # Official Grand Central Secrets & Hidden Gems Tour NYC In our comparison: #21 of 24 in Architecture & Grand Central Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the… - 8 start times: between 10:00 and 15:45 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person for the NYC: Official Grand Central Terminal Special Access Guided Tour option; other options up to €100 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.85/5 from 675 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walks - USA - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:15, 15:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.85 from 675 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 650 of 675. - 5 stars: 620 (92%) - 4 stars: 30 (4%) - 3 stars: 15 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 9 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | NYC: Official Grand Central Terminal Special Access Guided Tour | €35 / person | English | - | | Private Grand Central Terminal | €100 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Official Grand Central Tour | ## What's included - Lexington Avenue and Chrysler Building - Movie Theatre - The New York Transit Museum Annex and Store - Vanderbilt Hall - Oyster Bar - Pershing Square and Tiffany Clock - Campbell Apartment - The Celestial Ceiling - Onassis Foyer and Commemorative Plaque - Local English-speaking guide ## Not included - Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Grand Central Terminal** (15m) - 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... 2. **42nd Street** (10m) - Next, pop outside for a moment to gaze upon the largest Tiffany clock in the world from the busy Pershing Square plaza. 3. **Campbell Apartment** (10m) - 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. 4. **Grand Central Terminal** (35m) - 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... 5. **Grand Central Market** (15m) - 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. 6. **Chrysler Building** (pass by, no stop) - (pass by) 7. **New York Transit Museum Gift Shop (pass by)** (pass by, no stop) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 15:15, 15:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: Transit Museum, Grand Central Terminal ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information. - The tour is in English. - This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. - Grand Central Terminal is accessible to all persons with disabilities. There are public elevators and ramps to help people move smoothly through the Terminal. - Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests. ## Compared with other Architecture & Grand Central Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 24** | €35 | 1h 30m | 4.85 (675) | shared | | [Art Deco and Architecture Midtown Landmarks Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/art-deco-and-architecture-midtown-landmarks-tour/?format=md) | €36 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (164) | shared | | [Private Tour New York City in the Gilded Age: A History of High Society](/usa/new-york/tours/private-tour-new-york-city-in-the-gilded-age-a-history-of-high-society/?format=md) | €158 | 2h | 4.98 (132) | private | | [Secrets of Grand Central Private Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/secrets-of-grand-central-private-tour/?format=md) | €190 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (90) | private | Ranked #21 of 24 in Architecture & Grand Central Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €222, median €53; typical length 2h. 5 of 24 are private. 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