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Grand Central Terminal's Secrets and Stories: An Audio Tour
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Grand Central Terminal is one of the world’s top ten tourist attractions, with hidden features and fascinating stories. It’s also the setting for hundreds of famous films and novels, from Hitchcock’s North By Northwest to Salinger’s Catcher In The Rye. On this tour, you’ll spot the details others miss, like why its famous starry ceiling is backwards, why it has a hole for a rocket, and why it neglected to clean one tiny spot. You’ll learn how Grand Central birthed the phrase “red carpet treatment” and the word “commuter.” You’ll find out how “air rights” were conceived here – and how they made Grand Central possible and nearly destroyed it. As you walk around Grand Central Station, finding its often overlooked corners, you’ll learn how this historic landmark was created “by accident." By the end of the tour, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for this architectural masterpiece and engineering marvel that pioneered many features now common in transportation hubs worldwide.
Departure Point
- "Meet me at the clock" -- the famous one atop the information booth in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal, which is on 42nd St between Vanderbilt Ave and Lexington Ave.
Return Details
- "Meet me at the clock" -- the famous one atop the information booth in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal, which is on 42nd St between Vanderbilt Ave and Lexington Ave.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes - 1 hour and 50 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Grand Central Terminal
89 E 42nd Street, , New York City, New York
Begin your journey through the iconic Grand Central Terminal, a bustling transportation hub steeped in history and adorned with breathtaking architecture.
Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Stop At: Grand Central Market
89 E 42nd St, Grand Central Terminal, New York City, New York
Explore the vibrant Grand Central Market, a culinary paradise offering an array of gourmet delights and artisanal treats, where locals and visitors alike gather to indulge in gastronomic delights.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal
89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017
Experience the enchanting Whisper Gallery, a hidden gem within Grand Central Terminal where whispered secrets are magically carried across the vaulted ceilings, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and mystery.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Campbell
15 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Discover the timeless elegance of The Campbell Apartment, a sophisticated hideaway bar nestled within Grand Central Terminal, offering a sanctuary of luxury and refinement amidst the bustling city.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Vanderbilt Tennis Club
15 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Immerse yourself in the sporting heritage of Grand Central Terminal at the Vanderbilt Tennis Club, where enthusiasts can partake in a game of tennis amidst the historic surroundings of the terminal.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and Drinks
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
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This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
3. Create an account
4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
5. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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Voucher Info
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