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NYC: Grand Central Terminal Walking Tour
Explore Grand Central, the world's most iconic train station. This tour takes you through its architecture, hidden gems, and fascinating history, revealing the secrets behind this famous landmark.
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Highlights
- Walk through Vanderbilt Hall and the historic Oyster Bar’s timeless charm
- Discover constellations on Grand Central's stunning Main Concourse ceiling
- Uncover the Vanderbilt-Rockefeller rivalry that shaped NYC’s history
- Learn how Grand Central became a famous backdrop in Hollywood films
- Explore iconic movie locations that have captivated film lovers for years
Description
This journey begins just outside the terminal on 42nd St, where you can admire the grand entryway and the statues watching over it. Enter through Vanderbilt Hall, named for the station’s founders, and uncover the wealth and power of the Vanderbilt family. As you step into the breathtaking Main Concourse, learn about the rich history and cinematic fame of this iconic space, with its marble, crystal, and gold design. Explore the famous clock, rumored to be worth $20 million, and discover how Grand Central redefined timekeeping. Gaze up at the celestial ceiling, filled with constellations and symbolic meanings, and hear the fascinating story of how NASA once damaged the concourse with a rocket! Uncover the symbolism behind the chandeliers and learn about the secret ways employees move through the station unnoticed. Visit the often-overlooked Station Master’s Office and learn about the efforts to save this landmark from demolition. Finally, head to the lower levels to experience the magical Whispering Gallery and visit the iconic Oyster Bar, a relic of New York’s Roaring ‘20s. The tour wraps up here, leaving you with a new appreciation for this timeless landmark.Includes
Unique audio app acts as the tour guide! Follow the audio stories to explore and learn. Download app ahead of time: the link sent to your email will allow you to download the separate audio app onto your phone. Unique password: use the password sent to your email in the app to access your tour. Popular audio narrator acts as tour guide: enjoy a great voice backed by rave reviews! Location-based audio: stories play automatically based on your location. It feels as if you have a tour guide beside you! Learn More: Get extra stories to dive deeper into many stories. Comprehensive routes and stops: don’t miss a single thing. Offline maps: works totally offline without cellular or Wi-Fi. Hands-free: location-based automatic-play audio stories Go at your own pace: start and stop anytime; take breaks as you like. New, extra validity: now valid for a full year after booking and can be used for multiple trips over a year. Action’s personal team available via call, chat, or email.Important Information
- Self-Guided Tour: Includes a mobile app with maps, audio stories, and images.
- App Access: Available on the Action Tour Guide app, not the Get Your Guide app.
- Unique Password: After booking, you'll receive an email from Action Tour Guide with a unique password. Follow the instructions in the email to download and preview your tours immediately. Do not wait until you're on-site.
- Start Anywhere: Begin at the starting point and follow the route; audio plays automatically by location.
- Flexible Schedule: Use any day or time, valid for a year; no rebooking needed.
- Multi-Use Validity: Valid for an entire year; suitable for multiple trips.
- Walking Tours: One tour per couple; share headphones.
- 24/7 Support: Assistance available via call, chat, or email.
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