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Grand Central: The Open Sesame Bagel Tour
New York City, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’re in New York City and want to tick Grand Central Terminal off your list, it can be hard to see every detail of this station during it’s busy working hours. This Grand Central tour is perfect for anyone trying to get a closer look at the art, architecture, and history of NYC’s famous terminal. See its Tiffany clock and hidden Campbell Apartment, while hearing stories about the city’s golden age of rail.
- Start your morning right with a NYC-style bagel and this Grand Central tour
- A guide knows facts about Grand Central Terminal you might miss on your own
- Hear about the art, architecture, and history of the terminal as you go
- An end time in the early afternoon leaves time for more New York City plans
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Grand Central Terminal89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Meet at Information Booth on the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. Call or Text me with any issues: 347-931-7676
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 7/31/2023 - 7/30/2024
Tuesday : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- 7/31/2024 - 7/30/2025
Tuesday : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday : 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
End point
- Grand Central Terminal89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Grand Central Lower Level
What To Expect
Grand Central Terminal
Admission Ticket Included
Campbell Apartment
Admission Ticket Free
Ben's Bagel Tours
Admission Ticket Free
Grand Central Market
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.5
22 reviews
Kevin_H, Oct 2023
Great experience of Grand Central. So much history and knowledge by Bob. Impressed by technology compared to other guides.
Edward_A, Mar 2022
Excellent tour. Knowledgeable and engaging. Next time I’m in NY I’ll do one of Ben’s other tours. Can’t wait.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thank you so much and look forward of taking you on one my many other tours
Ben Wagenberg
Ben’s Bagel Tours
Annalise_I, Oct 2019
Ben provided a good overview of Grand Central terminal giving lots of historical information. We really enjoyed learning more about the place and the bagel at the beginning was a great touch!
Response from Host, Oct 2019
Thanks for the great review.
Please Schmear the word about me to your friends.
Ben Wagenberg
Ben’s Bagel Tours
Mary G, Jun 2017
Great tour if you are interested in HISTORY. I expected to see more of Grand Central vs just hear about it. Tour guide, Ben was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant personality. I just expected to see more vs stand and hear history.
Badger, Nov 2015
Turned up late for 4 people - 8 people turned up 4 bagels only no coffee. Cheap bagels then gave a flyer out for good bagels shops.
Plenty of coffee shops in Grand Central why not do deal for bagels and coffee and do a talk sitting down at 10 coffee shops empty.
Chantal D, Aug 2015
Ce guide est très intéressant. Il est documenté et appuie l'histoire de Grand Central Terminal qu'il nous raconte par des images et photos anciennes qu'il transporte avec lui sur sa tablette électronique. C'est vraiment bien!
Cependant, il est arrivé en retard. En touristes que nous étions, nous avons été inquiétés, seuls au centre de ce gigantesque espace public, de ne pas le trouver là pour nous accueillir. Nous avons dû lui téléphoner. De plus, le petit déjeuné prévu dans cette excursion n'a pas eu lieu. Il ne nous a pas proposé de bagel tel qu'annoncé. Il faut aussi qu'il trouve absolument une solution à son timbre de voix qui n'est pas suffisamment fort. Comme nous ne parlons pas couramment l'anglais, nous avons dû faire un effort soutenu pour comprendre ce qu'il disait, dans le bruit constant de ces lieux, autant à l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur et ça nous a été très difficile. Nous avons d'ailleurs abandonné l'idée de prendre des photos en même temps que nous l'écoutions. Nous avons donc refait la tourné des lieux après la visite guidée pour prendre les clichés en souvenir. L'utilisation de micro casques comme d'autres guides serait vraiment favorable.
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