JOIN THE GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL OFFICIAL GUIDED TOUR
Prices
- Standard rate$30Adults
- Reduced rate$20Seniors, students, children under 10, members of the military, Metro-North riders bearing same-day ticket stubs, and MAS Members
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Meeting point
The tour begins in front of the entrance to Track 29 in the Main Concourse.
Can’t make the 12:30 tour?
Take the self guided audio tour! No reservation needed.
Available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Japanese. Fun and informative tour!
All key accessible areas of the Terminal are visited including the astronomical ceiling, the whispering gallery and more. No time reservations needed…just walk in with your paid ticket and start the tour. We supply audio devices, headphones and maps. Enjoy coffee or a fine meal with our supplied discounts before or after your tour experience of the landmark train station!
Prices
- Adults$1218-62
- Students$116-17
- Children/Seniors$10Children 2-5 , Seniors 62+
Pick up your audio guide
Tour Highlights
The Oyster Bar
The Grand Central Terminal Clock
The Celestial Ceiling
Meet the Docents
The docent guides are people from all walks of life with one thing in common: a passion for their city and especially Grand Central Terminal. They share their enthusiasm and the hidden secrets of the station with curious visitors wishing to do more than just pass through.
Discover more docents profiles on the Docent Bios page.
Frequently asked questions
When is the public tour offered?
The public tour is offered at 12:30 PM every day of the week. MAS’s daily public tour is offered in English.
How can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available online at www.grandcentralterminal.com/toursor in person at the Grand Central Terminal at the ticket window marked “GCT Tours” in the Main Concourse. There are a limited number sold each day and tickets will not be sold after 12:25 PM.
How late can I buy my ticket online?
Online ticket sales end at 10am the day of the tour. If purchasing your ticket between 10am – 12:25pm the day of the tour, please make your purchases at the ticket window marked “GCT Tours” in the Main Concourse.
How much does the tour cost?
Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for seniors, students, children under 10, members of the military, Metro-North riders bearing same-day ticket stubs, and MAS Members.
Are there group rates?
Yes, please call 212-464-8255 for group info.
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts 75 minutes.
Where does the tour begin?
The tour begins in front of the entrance to Track 29 in the Main Concourse.
What will we see on the tour?
This tour covers all of the publicly accessible areas of the terminal and also travels outside to discuss the building’s exterior and its context within the neighborhood. Each docent designs their own tour and no tour is exactly the same. However, each docent does include information on the Main Concourse, the Lower Concourse, Vanderbilt Hall, the Campbell Apartment, the Whispering Gallery and Terminal City.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the terminal has elevators to use if necessary during the tour. While there are many ramps throughout the terminal, they are not ADA compliant.
Read more Frequently Asked Questions ont the FAQ page.
