Grand Central Station Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Grand Central Station. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour, New York City

• NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

• New York City Holiday Lights Tour

• Superheroes in New York Walking Tour

• NYC: Official Grand Central Terminal Tour

Grand Central Station is free to visit, and most travelers pass when arriving or departing by train. However, the landmark building is also included on most sightseeing tours of Midtown Manhattan: walking tours start at US$25, or if you prefer to go it alone, self-guided audio tours begin around US$4.

Yes, if you're traveling to or around Manhattan, you will likely find yourself passing through Grand Central Station. Next time you do, take the time to look around you: it's one of New York City's most magnificent examples of Beaux Arts architecture. Better yet, join a guided tour and gain access to hidden details and otherwise off-limits areas.

Per one customer who booked the Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour, New York City, "For the moment, we met our tour guide, Jonathan. We were transported and immersed in the history of Grand Central Terminal. As someone who has been through that terminal thousands of times throughout my life, there was so much I had never really seen. Jonathan brought the history to life, was very engaging, entertaining, and most of all, incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend this for both tourists and locals alike."

Grand Central Station opened in 1913 and immediately became one of New York City’s major transit hubs. As the neighborhood grew around it, it transformed into the busiest train station in the country. It's now a living icon, built in a Beaux-Arts style and renovated in the late 20th century.

As one of New York City’s biggest transit hubs, Grand Central Station is easy to reach. Take the S, 4, 5, 6, or 7 trains if traveling by Subway. The station is also served by the Long Island Railroad and Metro North Trains and buses, taxis, and rideshare services.

Grand Central Station is open to the public daily, typically from very early in the morning (usually just after 5am) until very late at night (typically around 2am); subway services run all night long. Operating hours for other train lines and businesses in the station vary.

More than just a transit hub, Grand Central Station is a bona fide tourist destination, with plenty of attractions to discover inside. Highlights include the Main Concourse with its zodiac ceiling, the Whispering Gallery, the Information Booth Clock (and other heritage architectural details), plus storied venues like the Grand Central Oyster Bar.

Yes, several Grand Central Station tours are available. You can book a Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City or a history tour that will delve into the station’s unique heritage and architectural features; Grand Central can also be visited by bus services like the hop-on, hop-off bus tours, and general sightseeing itineraries. Additionally, Grand Central hosts its own walking tours.

Across various parts of the station, Grand Central is home to dozens of dining options, from casual stops to legendary venues like the Grand Central Oyster Bar. Highlights include the elegant Cipriani Dolci and NYC favorites like Magnolia Bakery, Veselka, and Cafe Grumpy, plus other options in its Lower Level Dining Concourse.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Grand Central Station. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New York City: 

• Statue of Liberty

• Empire State Building

• Ellis Island

• Central Park

• National September 11 Memorial & Museum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New York City.