Grand Central Terminal: Open Sesame Bagel Tour - New York

Tasting
Local Food
Activity
City Tasting, Food Tour, Walking Tour
Included
Tour guide
Languages
English
Theme
City, Cultural, Historical
Minimum Drinking Age
21
$
40
/ Person
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Activity Overview
It is somewhat bizarre when a train terminal is considered as one of the top-ten touring sights in the world right? Well, there is a hidden gem inside this triumph of architecture that is over 100 years old - the food establishments or eateries lining the hallways! Some of the trains such as the 20th Century were considered to be the trendsetters for luxury-trains at the time, and it is no coincidence that this inspired the Grand Central Market. The lower level dining concourse, which is below ground, has a unique atmosphere considering that many tourists visit here to explore the food culture after they tour New York, which as you know, is a very expansive city. With a landmark status granted in 1976, it is no doubt that the standards for everything went a notch higher, including the tastes to savor!

Bagel Tour Tidbits
  • Did you know? In 1998 the Grand Central Terminal's lower concourse was converted into a lavish food promenade with exquisite eateries such as Zaro's Bakery for fresh bagels.
  • Did you know? At the Grand Central's main concourse, a zodiac painting that is upside down has a point of view similar to if you were looking down upon it from the heavens.
 
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Included
  • Narrated history of Grand Central Terminal
  • A complimentary bagel, New York’s breakfast of choice
  • Plenty of photo opportunities and insightful information
  • And so much more!
Not Included
  • Gratuity is not included, but always appreciated if you had a good time
Group-size:
Max. 25 People
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Price
Person
$
40
Timing
Dates
Start Time
Weekly on Saturday10:30 AM
Duration
1,5 H
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Cancellation Policy
Standard
  • Cancellations made 2 days before will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
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A Better Appreciation of Grand Central Station
As a native New Yorker who now lives in CT, I have traveled through Grand Central numerous times. My wife and I decided to take a tour of this wonderful NY landmark. Ben met us at the famous opal clock with a greeting and a traditional New York bagel. He then proceeded to wow us for the next 90 minutes with the history of this amazing structure. Ben is very knowledgeable about Grand Central and New ... more York as a whole. He kept our attention throughout with his anecdotes and grasp of it's history.I highly recommend this tour for natives and visitors alike. You will not be disappointed.
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