Grand Central Terminal Tour
Get to know Grand Central Terminal, the most famous train station in the world. This walking tour takes you through the whole terminal, points out the most magnificent sights, and gives you the little-known history behind it all!
Featuring riveting stories, a phenomenal narrator, and easy automatic audio, this app puts exploration in the palm of your hand!
Grand Central Terminal:
Uncover the secrets behind the most famous train station in the world! Did you know there’s hidden significance behind much of Grand Central’s design? This tour won’t just show you the most magnificent sights within the terminal—it’ll also fill you in on the fascinating history behind it all.
Stroll through the awe-inspiring Main Concourse and hear the stories behind the constellations which decorate the famous Sky Ceiling. Plus, find the spot where a NASA rocket once damaged the ceiling! See iconic sights like the opal-faced clock and learn how Grand Central technically created time as we know it today. No, really!
Plus, dive into the fabulously wealthy Vanderbilt family who built this terminal and learn to spot the family symbols they’ve hidden throughout the space. Then visit the mysterious Whispering Gallery and the astonishingly elegant Oyster Bar for a glimpse back into the Gilded Age.
The tour of Grand Central Terminal includes:
■ 42nd Street Sculpture and Clock
■ Vanderbilt Hall
■ Main Concourse
■ The Info Booth & Clock
■ The Ticket Windows
■ Tycoon Drama: Rivalry with Rockefeller
■ The Sky Ceiling
■ Pegasus, the Winged Horse
■ Aquarius, the Cup-Bearer
■ Pisces, the Fish
■ Aries, the Ram
■ Taurus, the Bull
■ Orion, the Hunter
■ Gemini, the Twins
■ Cancer, the Crab
■ The Chandeliers
■ The Walls of Glass
■ The West Staircase
■ The Station Master’s Office
■ The New York Transit Museum
■ Grand Central in Movies
■ Whispering Gallery
■ Oyster Bar
HOW IT WORKS:
As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your location. Simply go to the starting point of the tour and begin following the given route. Each story begins playing on its own, usually just before you reach a point of interest.
TOUR FEATURES:
▶ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour times, no crowded buses, and no rush to keep moving past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.
▶ Automatic play
No muss, no fuss. Just follow the app’s built-in route to all the must-visit spots — the audio stories about everything you see will play automatically!
▶ Works offline
Download the tour in advance and then use it seamlessly, even in areas with no service!
▶ Lifetime purchase
No monthly subscription. No time limits. No usage limits. Enjoy this tour as many times as you like.
▶ Incredible stories
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and secrets of this famous site with the help of a top-tier narrator and fascinating stories written by experts.
▶ Award-winning app
Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this easy-to-use app won the Laurel Award for Technology from the Newport Mansions, who use the app for over a million tours per year.
FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:
Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories.
QUICK TIPS:
■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack.
NOTE:
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.