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Empire State Observatory and Grand Central Tour

4.910 reviewsGrand Central Station

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Begin your New York City adventure at Grand Central Terminal, where your guide introduces you to its rich history, celestial ceiling, and hidden highlights. As you make your way toward the Empire State Building, enjoy guided commentary while passing iconic Midtown sights, including the historic Campbell Apartment, the Tiffany Clock, the Whispering Gallery, the Chrysler Building, and Bryant Park. Your experience continues at the Empire State Building, where you’ll enjoy priority access to the Observatory. Take in sweeping panoramic views of Manhattan while your guide shares stories about the tower’s architecture, design, and cultural importance. This tour blends history, architecture, and unforgettable city views, offering the perfect snapshot of classic New York City.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Empire State Building 86th Floor Observatory (Admission Included)
  • Guided Tour of Grand Central Terminal
  • Guided Pass By Bryant Park, Chrysler Building, and The Tiffany Clock
  • Small Group Format (Max 12 Guests)

What's not

  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. To start your tour experience Grand Central Terminal as you explore its iconic architecture, hidden secrets, celestial ceiling, and vibrant history that make it one of New York’s most famous landmarks.

    1 h

  2. As you make your way toward the Empire State Building, your guide will point out several iconic New York landmarks, including the historic Campbell Apartment, the Tiffany Clock on 42nd Street, the famous Whispering Gallery, the stunning Chrysler Building, and the lively green space of Bryant Park. Enjoy stories, architecture, and hidden details that bring Midtown Manhattan to life.

    30 min

  3. Your tour concludes at the Empire State Building, where you'll enjoy priority access to the famed Observatory on the 86th floor. Take in panoramic views of New York City from one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers and learn about the stories of its history, design, and cultural impact. Capture unforgettable photos and experience the city from an unforgettable vantage point.

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Your guide will meet you in-front of Grand Central Station where they will be sporting a See Sight Tours branded shirt and backpack.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Operated by
See Sight Tours USA
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in New York City

  • Its from-price is 32% below the median of the 692 city tours we list in New York City.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 278 of 692.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About New York City

New York City packs skyscrapers, famous museums, Broadway theatres and dozens of distinct neighbourhoods into five boroughs that hum day and night.

Manhattan is the classic first stop. Times Square glows above the theatre district, Central Park stretches for blocks between the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center define the midtown skyline. Downtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge sit close together, and boats run out past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island.

Top-ranked sights in New York City: Statue of Liberty, Central Park, National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

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