--- title: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with Grand Central Terminal Tour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.64 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 41 of 53 (City Highlights Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/summit-one-vanderbilt-with-grand-central-terminal-tour/ --- # SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with Grand Central Terminal Tour In our comparison: #41 of 53 in City Highlights Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks before ending your journey with breathtaking skyline views at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Begin your adventure at Grand Central Terminal, the world-famous transit hub known for its celestial ceiling, grand architecture, and hidden gems that reveal stories of New York’s past. With your expert guide, explore this architectural masterpiece while uncovering fascinating history, insider details, and photo-worthy highlights. After your guided experience at Grand Central, continue your adventure with included admission to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, one of the city’s most spectacular observation decks. Ride a high-speed elevator to soaring glass-floor platforms and immerse yourself in stunning 360° views across Manhattan, the Hudson River, and beyond. This combination of historic New York charm and modern sky-high thrills makes for the perfect way to experience the best of Midtown Manhattan. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your Guide will meet you at the corner… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 7 start times: between 08:00 and 19:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person for the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with Grand Central Terminal Tour option; other options up to €117 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.64/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: See Sight Tours USA - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.64 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 33. - 5 stars: 28 (85%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (6%) - 2 stars: 1 (3%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with Grand Central Terminal Tour | €90 / person | English | - | | SUMMIT Ascent Upgrade | €117 / person | English | SUMMIT Ascent Upgrade: Tour Grand Central, then take your SUMMIT visit to the next level as you ascend 12 stories in a breathtaking glass elevator. | ## What's included - Narrated Tour of New York City From a Local Tour Guide - Grand Central Terminal Tour - Small Group Tour (Max 12 People) - SUMMIT One Vanderbelt (Admission Included) ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Grand Central Terminal** (1h) - Start your tour inside Grand Central Terminal, where the celestial ceiling and grand Beaux-Arts architecture set the tone for your New York adventure. Explore the vibrant Main Concourse as your guide shares the history and hidden details that make this landmark one of the... 2. **Chrysler Building** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by one of New York City’s most iconic Art Deco skyscrapers. Completed in 1930, the Chrysler Building is famous for its gleaming stainless-steel crown and distinctive architectural design that has made it a symbol of the city’s skyline. 3. **SUMMIT One Vanderbilt** (1h; admission included) - Soar 1,100 feet above Manhattan at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Experience glass-floor observation decks, mirrored walls, and unmatched 360° views of the New York skyline. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:30 - 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 Your Guide will meet you at the corner of 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Ave, right in front of Épicerie Boulud and will be Sporting a company Polo shirt. Ends: Your tour will come to an end when your guide provides you with your entry ticket to the scenic SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other City Highlights Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #41 of 53** | €90 | 2h | 4.64 (33) | shared | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [Private Guided New York City Tour by SUV](/usa/new-york/tours/private-guided-new-york-city-tour-by-suv/?format=md) | €1356 per group | 4h | 4.96 (472) | private | | [Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights](/usa/new-york/tours/half-day-bus-tour-of-nyc-top-highlights/?format=md) | €62 | 4h | 4.93 (2981) | shared | Ranked #41 of 53 in City Highlights Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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