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HomeGuided Private Underground New York Subway Tour
Description
It's right there under your feet, you probably ride it every day, but how much do you know about this city's amazing subway system.I will give you the secret history and inside story of the creation of the original 1904 subway line and how it grew into the most extensive transportation system in the world. All the art, all the history, all the technical breakthroughs, all the "whys" and all the shenanigans that went into this spectacular achievement. A unique experience for seasoned locals or visitors to our fair city. Get a look at the subway that few people, even lifelong New Yorkers, fail to recognise.
Join me, a "subway nerd" and one of the greatest guides on this island, on this tour!
Highlights
Experience the history and the art of the New York City Subway System and how to use it on this under three hour tour!
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- We start in lower Manhattan at the Municipal Building.We will then work our way up along the original 1904 system up through Times Square, and end at Grand Central Terminal.
- Brooklyn Bridge Station
- City Hall Station (from the safety of the train)
- Astor Place Station
- The original Times Square Station
- Grand Central Terminal
What's Included
Me, one of the greatest guides on this rock.
What's Excluded
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Public Transportation Tickets
- Food, Drinks, Snacks
- The cost of a single ride on the subway, per person.
What to bring
A Metrocard, the OMNY app or a tap and go credit card
Know before you go
PLEASE READ:
There are NO Bathrooms on this tour! Not legally anyway.
This tour only explores the areas of the system that are open to the public but in most cases overlooked. WE DO NOT GO INTO THE TUNNELS or any area that is not open to the public. That would be illegal. If you are looking to go into the tunnels, this is not a tour for you.
Meeting Point
The address of the meeting spot, for map purposes, is 1 Centre Street, New York New York 10007. This is the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, located at the intersection of Chambers and Centre Streets. I will be in the colonnaded area with the white tiled ceiling. I will be near the “SVBWAY” entrance.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 8 | USD 185 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |