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Underground Subway Tour in New York
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Underground Subway Tour in New York

2 hours
New York
€35.73/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time) In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule
  • English-speaking guide
  • Ear pieces
  • 2-hour walking tour

Not included: Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities; MetroCard or OMNY

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Overview

Explore the world’s largest subway system on this guided New York subway walking tour. Discover the fascinating origins of the NYC subway, including the secret construction of its first tunnel under the cover of night. Uncover hidden spaces and little-known stories that even daily commuters may not be aware of. Using the 6 train as a “ten-car time machine,” ride through history and glimpse abandoned stations, including the famed City Hall Station. Along the way, learn about the engineering marvels and innovations that keep the city moving. The tour concludes at one of Lower Manhattan’s newest transit hubs, with a discussion on the future of mass transit in NYC.

Highlights

See the architectural ghosts of Chambers Street Station, once the “Grand Central of Downtown”
Discover remnants of Union Square Station and a hidden art installation commuters pass daily
Ride the 6 train through abandoned stations most seasoned NYC commuters don’t even know exist
Explore the birth of the NYC subway system through rare archival photos not publicly available
Learn about the mythical “Subway before the Subway,” a comically short pneumatic transit experiment

What's included

English-speaking guide
Ear pieces
2-hour walking tour

What's not included

Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
MetroCard or OMNY

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a tour date
[Departure] meet up at 200 Broadway. You can choose to depart at the following times: 10:00, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Meet-up instruction: On the southeast corner of Broadway and Fulton Street Your guide will hold an "Untapped New York" sign. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Guided tour, City Hall Park, Municipal Building, Astor Pl. Station, 14 St - Union Sq. Station [Return] at Municipal Building by City Hall Park, You can choose to return at the following times: 12:00, 16:00. 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 Free for children aged 0-3 Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults Group size: 1-12 participant(s)
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate What to bring MetroCard or OMNY Accessibility This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Total
From €35.73