Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour
I'm a licensed tour guide by the City of New York. On this tour I will share with you the following:
History of the Vanderbilts and the Central Railroad The history of the site including the two previous stations The events leading up to the need for this version of Grand Central The architecture both inside and out including the Main Concourse The architecture of the attached Greybar Building The importance GCT has had in NYC history and culture through the years
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Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour
What's included in Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Grand Central Terminal
On this approximately 2-hour tour we will share with you all of Grand Central Terminal's (GCT) history and as many of its secrets as any tour guide can! You'll Learn About: Why it is where it is, and what was there before it? How a terrible accident lead to its construction? Its architecture, including the astronomy of the Main Concourse. How Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis saved it. Common myths and urban legends? And much, much more!
Inclusions
- Tour of GCT
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet next to the Citi Bikes across the street from the main entrance to Grand Central Terminal on 42nd St. This location is in between the Pershing Square restaurant and a TD Bank branch.
