VIP SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and Grand Central Guided Tour

New York City, USA

3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

New York City, New York

New York City Immersive XR Bus Tour – XploreRide

from $30

Special Offer

New York Celebrity Chef Self Guided Tour and Exploration Game

New York City, New York

4.0

(1)

New York Celebrity Chef Self Guided Tour and Exploration Game

from

Price varies by group size

New York City Harlem Walking Tour with a Guide

New York City, New York

5.0

(2)

New York City Harlem Walking Tour with a Guide

from $59

Price varies by group size

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Combine stunning views of New York City with a tour of Grand Central Station in one experience. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience and arrive before the crowds at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with early timed tickets. At the nearby Grand Central Station, marvel at the stunning ceiling and the Whispering Gallery.

Your guide can help you capture memories and snap great photos of you
Save time and pre-purchase tickets to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Take striking photos of New York City from the 91st to 93rd floors of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Learn about Grand Central Station's history and hidden gems in the area

What's Included

Easy Access admission to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
See the world-famous outstanding icon of the New York city skyline
Visit the Grand Central Station and the Whispering Gallery
See the most expensive Clock in the world & Grand Central’s incredible celestial ceiling
Expert first class guide offering captivating stories & insights

Guide Tip

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Grand Central Terminal
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time MEETING PLACE: Grand Central Station, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, United States MEETING POINT: Meet you guide at the famous Center Clock inside the Main Hall of Grand Central Station

End point

Grand Central
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

Itinerary

Grand Central Terminal

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.

Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
The order of attractions may occasionally be adjusted to ensure the best experience and avoid overcrowding. Rest assured, all elements of the tour as described will be delivered.
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
The venue recommends wearing trousers, flat shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

3.6

based on 20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Nightmare in NYC One Vanderbilt

Terry_H, Apr 2025

Waste of money. Go for less expensive Front of the Line. Guide was over 1 hour late. We were constantly misinformed . Worst experience yet with Viator. Service provider was out of Ireland and difficult to get a hold of

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience didn’t go as smoothly as it should have. Unfortunately, on the day of your tour, our expert first-class guide was unexpectedly delayed due to a signal failure on the subway line, which left them stuck on a train for a considerable amount of time. This was truly beyond our control, and we deeply regret the inconvenience it caused. That said, we did our best to ensure you still had the opportunity to enjoy the One Summit experience. Our customer service team reached out to you promptly and shared your Summit tickets via WhatsApp so you wouldn’t miss your entry. They stayed in touch to provide you with updates every step of the way. We’re glad that despite the situation, you were able to enjoy a fully guided tour of Grand Central Terminal prior to entering Summit—earlier than scheduled, just before 11:00 a.m., rather than the original 11:30 a.m. slot. We completely understand your frustration, and we’re truly sorry that the unexpected delay impacted your perception of the overall value. This isn’t the kind of experience we aim to deliver, and your feedback is being taken seriously so we can do better. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and please know that we’re working hard to ensure future guests enjoy the seamless, enriching experience we’re known for. Warm regards,

Definitely take the tour...

Monique_D, Jan 2025

Definitely take the tour of Grand Central Station! Our guide, Christine was awesome!!! She was very educated on the history.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Monique, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Grand Central Station tour and that Christine made the experience even better with her deep knowledge of the history. She truly knows how to bring those historic details to life! If your travels take you to other cities, be sure to check out our tours across Europe and the USA for even more incredible experiences. We’d love to see you again soon! 🌍✨

Worst Experience with a vendor I’ve ever had on Viator.

Mark_H, Nov 2024

Worst tour I have ever booked through Viator!!! Will never use this vendor again. I suggest you use extreme caution using this vendor. They are not local. I was dealing with a customer support system out of Ireland. Was told to meet the “tour guide” who was not outside at the meeting point. Which he was not. We showed up (as told 15 minutes before the meeting time at 8:30am with a 8:45am start time) no tour guide. Waiting in the cold with a child, for almost an hour (calling customer service which was in another country) and using their “chat service” which kept saying he was there. The tour guide once he showed up said sorry “I had a cat wake me up early”. I’m not making that up. Then when we tried to start the tour. The tour guide changed the tour and wanted todo the Grand Central Station tour and not the Summit tour, which was not as advertised. Come to find out he didn’t have tickets for the Summit as advertised for the 9am but for later in the day. Also the ViP for the summit (which is what everyone in the tour wanted) was just a get you in the with everybody else. Very disappointed. I’ve used Viator many many times in many countries. This was the worst experience I have ever had.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hello Mark, Thank you for your feedback. We’d like to clarify the situation regarding your tour booking. Our tour is a combination experience, including both The Summit One Vanderbilt and a fully guided tour of Grand Central Station. The tour was conducted as planned, with your guide present at the meeting location, along with a group of 16 other guests. The tour began at 8:45 a.m., after a brief check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. The group waited an additional 15 minutes for late-arriving guests. The group first visited Grand Central Station and then proceeded to Summit One Vanderbilt, where we had a timed entry at 10:00 a.m. We understand that you chose not to participate in the Grand Central portion of the tour, as you mentioned that you only signed up for the Summit One Vanderbilt experience. However, we want to clarify that our tour is designed as a combined experience, and both attractions are included in the itinerary. We hope this explanation clears up any confusion. Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Sean Customer Service

Good and fun

Silvia_B, Nov 2024

We had difficulty finding the guide as it was said that Francesca would be it but instead there was a guy. He was very knowledgeable and a good person, patient, and took a lot of photos for us.. We liked it very much. Now we can’t wait to get out photos!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Hi Sivia, Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the mix-up with the guide, but we’re thrilled to hear that your guide was knowledgeable, and patient, and made sure you had a great experience—plus, capturing lots of photos along the way! 😊 We’re sure your photos will be wonderful, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the tour. If you’re traveling to another city, don’t forget to explore our other tours across Europe and the USA for more amazing adventures. We’d love to welcome you again soon! 🌍📸✨

Do not do it…

Maria_J, Aug 2024

I did not have a memorable experience I was left embarrassed and confused wondering if this was a scam. I booked online in advance got the instructions where to wait. Email said 15 minutes before the schedule time of 8:45 . I was there early waited when 9am came I went downstairs in the line to see if the barcode confirmation I recieved could get me in. No as the only African American in the line I felt embarrassed as I was told that what I had was a confirmation and not the actual ticket to get in. I went back upstairs used the phone for a guy who was trying to sell me a tour to call the number in the email. Long story short the guide eventually showed up just when a manager from summit 1 was going to allow me to do the door as she saw my distress then some one called back from the number in Dublin to say my guide was looking for me NoNoNo I was there and he was not there until 9:07am . I was crushed I was hyped and looking forward to the tour the tour guide smelled and appeared as if he was on something. We got a 1/2 ass tour of grand central. During the tour a gentleman stopped and asked if he was our tour guide as if he wanted to say something but just stood there and then left. He was informative took great pictures but summit itself does not need a guide so he was not necessary for me I just went through the experience and went about my business. It was not worth my $135 and actually ruin my day as I had other things plan. I could not access my picture as they were all under the group as when I scanned my barcode that is what I was told. I believe I should have at least $90 returned to me. The summit experience was on another level by itself but the tour guide his lateness and then trying to make me feel stupid when I was there from 8:25am and only getting on the tour at 10am I felt as though I was stripped naked for all to see.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Good Morning, thank you for your feedback. Our guide was indeed in location and we attempted to ring you various times with no answer to ask your whereabouts as our guide had been waiting in place. Included in your tour is a fully guided tour of Grand Central Station with all the highlights included. Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for you being in the wrong location to meet our expert first-class guide. We wish you well on your future adventures. Best Regards