Grand Central Terminal Tour with Optional Empire State Access
Overview
Step inside world-famous Grand Central Terminal and uncover the secrets hidden beneath its Beaux-Arts beauty. On this 2-hour guided tour, explore the grand Main Concourse, the celestial ceiling (painted backwards!), and the four-faced opal clock worth millions — plus secret stairways and hidden passageways most visitors walk right past.
Experience the Whispering Gallery, where a quiet word travels across the arched walkway, and hear how preservationists — including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis — saved the terminal from demolition. The tour ends at the Dining Concourse and Grand Central Market, perfect for a classic New York lunch.
Make it a full NYC day with the Empire State Building option. After lunch, enjoy an easy 15-minute walk down Fifth Avenue, past Bryant Park, to the 86th-floor Observatory — where sweeping views of the city you just explored await, including Grand Central itself, 1,000 feet below.
What's Included
- Local Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Hidden Gems and Secrets of Grand Central
- Guided Tour of Grand Central Terminal
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
90 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Pershing Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Central Terminal
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Dining Concourse
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campbell Apartment
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Empire State Building
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Grand Central Terminal Tour with Optional Empire State Access?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-122012P29
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 27 traveler reviews collected by City Sky Diving and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Nothing says Christmas like Dyker Heights, the most famous display of lights on the planet. Locals have been decorating their homes—personally and professionally—since the '80s,...
$63
Photoshoot Tour in New York City
Your personal photographer (that's right, it's all about you!) we will capture your journey, ensuring every moment is immortalized beautifully. From candid shots to carefully...
$180
Explore the flavors, colors and cultures of Jackson Heights on a unique walking tour of Little India, Little Colombia and Puebla York. An unforgettable sensory...
$46
NYC Night tour view of New York City– The Ultimate NYC Adventure See New York City in its full glory by day and by night!...
$30
Nothing says Christmas like Dyker Heights, the most famous display of lights on the planet. Locals have been decorating their homes—personally and professionally—since the '80s,...
$63
Your personal photographer (that's right, it's all about you!) we will capture your journey, ensuring every moment is immortalized beautifully. From candid shots to carefully...
$180
Explore the flavors, colors and cultures of Jackson Heights on a unique walking tour of Little India, Little Colombia and Puebla York. An unforgettable sensory...
$46
NYC Night tour view of New York City– The Ultimate NYC Adventure See New York City in its full glory by day and by night!...
$30
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
New York Catacombs by Candlelight
Enjoy this fascinating 90 minute group tour that introduces you to all of the secrets of the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral. Enter off...
$38
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art and technology, taking the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights. Explore three levels of mind-bending...
$48
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour (includes bus, walking tour and ferry ride!)
Experience the best of New York City with a knowledgeable, licensed tour guide by your side. Our guides will make your journey unforgettable as they...
$99
Taste your way through global ice cream flavors, explore immersive installations, ride NYC’s longest indoor slide, dive into the iconic Sprinkle Pool, and create sweet...
$49
Enjoy this fascinating 90 minute group tour that introduces you to all of the secrets of the Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral. Enter off...
$38
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art and technology, taking the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights. Explore three levels of mind-bending...
$48
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour (includes bus, walking tour and ferry ride!)
Experience the best of New York City with a knowledgeable, licensed tour guide by your side. Our guides will make your journey unforgettable as they...
$99
Taste your way through global ice cream flavors, explore immersive installations, ride NYC’s longest indoor slide, dive into the iconic Sprinkle Pool, and create sweet...
$49
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Local Licensed NYC Tour Guide.
- Hidden Gems and Secrets of Grand Central.
- Guided Tour of Grand Central Terminal.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Grand Central Terminal Tour with Optional Empire State Access is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Grand Central Terminal Tour with Optional Empire State Access will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Local Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Hidden Gems and Secrets of Grand Central
- Guided Tour of Grand Central Terminal
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
