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The Underground Truth Private Tour of Subway Past in New York
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The Underground Truth Private Tour of Subway Past in New York

2 hours
New York
€157.77/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
  • Guided tour inside the attraction
  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Insurance provided by the operator
  • Individual ear pieces
  • Subway fare

Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off; Transport; Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

Meeting point: Make sure to arrive on time Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please meet me outside the Starbucks at One Battery Park Plaza, Battery Pl, New York, NY South Ferry Plaza Address: 4 Whitehall St, 10004 New York County New York, US Please refer to the map for assistance

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Overview

Have you ever been curious about what remnants of the past still exist within New York City’s oldest subway stations? Wondered why there are so many abandoned stations and hidden platforms beneath the city? Maybe you've even asked yourself why your train is always delayed. Now's your chance to get answers. With guidance from a former NYC transit planner, we’ll journey beneath the streets to uncover the hidden history, modern complexities, and future developments of one of the world’s most iconic transportation systems. This private underground exploration reveals fascinating secrets of the largest and busiest rapid transit system in the Western Hemisphere. Gain insight into how politics, planning, and progress have shaped the subway system that keeps New York moving

Highlights

Discover hidden stations, including the iconic 1904 City Hall underground masterpiece
Visit a once-flooded station that required scuba gear just ten years ago
Learn how a subway station leads to a secret Brooklyn Bridge cellar
Understand subway operations and the technology powering trains nonstop day and night
Explore how transit has evolved, past, present, and future in our urban region

What's included

Guided tour inside the attraction
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Insurance provided by the operator
Individual ear pieces
Subway fare

What's not included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Transport
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Meeting point

Make sure to arrive on time Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please meet me outside the Starbucks at One Battery Park Plaza, Battery Pl, New York, NY South Ferry Plaza Address: 4 Whitehall St, 10004 New York County New York, US Please refer to the map for assistance

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Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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[Departure] meet up at 4 Whitehall St. You can choose to depart at the following times: 18:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. . Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, New York [Return] at [World Trade Center,]() You can choose to return at the following times: 20:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Children aged 0+ will be charged the same rate as adults This activity has no age limit
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking up and down steps Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Since the tour starts outside, a MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap will be required to enter the system Please consider bringing comfortable shoes & water. Experience involves traversing an underground environment, and walking up and down many steps This tour visits areas open to the public and does not access restricted areas Exact route and tour length may vary slightly based on the MTA’s weekend schedule Prohibitions & Limitations Pets are prohibited What to bring Water bottle What to wear For smooth entry, please refrain from wearing flip flops, shorts, tank tops, or sleeveless shirts Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions Walking shoes Accessibility Child seats are not available This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
How to get there By bus: Take the M15, M15-SBS, M20, M55, or 120 bus, all stopping within a 1–2 minute walk from Whitehall Street By train: Ride the PATH train to World Trade Center, then walk 8–10 minutes or transfer to the subway By car: Drive from Midtown or elsewhere in Manhattan—typically 12–16 minutes depending on traffic, with nearby paid parking available By metro: Use the R or W to Whitehall St station, the 1 to South Ferry, or 4/5 to Bowling Green

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