Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour

Overview

This private tour will completely demystify New York's famous subway system. and give you the secret history and inside story of the creation of the original 1904 subway line and how it grew into one of the most extensive transportation systems 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. This is a unique experience for visitors and locals alike. The tour is approximately 2.5-hours.

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City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $185.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $185.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional local guide for a group up to five MAXIMUM.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Price shown is per group
A small amount of walking is involved and there are some stairs
We DO NOT enter the tunnels. We view the City Hall Station from the safety of the train. We do not do anything illegal. We visit areas that are open to the public but, in some cases, overlooked.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

What To Expect

Brooklyn Bridge

The subway station, not the bridge. It is here, out side the station, were we get a bulk of the history. We enter the system here and it is here where the admission is paid. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.

New York City Subway

We ride the original route and see the most beautiful abandoned station in the world. We will stop at Astor Place, then Grand Central Station and switch to the Shuttle to Times Square. Admission is paid one time only when we enter the system. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.

Times Square

The subway station, how it became the most important station in the system as well as the several million dollars worth of art installed there. Admission is paid when you enter the system at the beginning of the tour. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.

Astor Place

Subway Station with gorgeous terra cotta work. Admission is paid at the beginning of the tour when we enter the system. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.

Grand Central Terminal

How Grand Central Terminal Came to be, the prior 2 stations, how and why we almost lost the Terminal and the drastic steps to save it and renovate it. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (40)

Carol C

Oct 2019

Interesting tour. Gary, our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the history of the subway system. Loved that we ended up in Grand Central Station.

622craigf

Sep 2019

enjoyed it. nice small (private) tour. Gary knows his stuff and was feeding information for a full 3 hours. If you want a history of the subway system including the political gossip as to the "how" or "why" this is the tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you, you 2 were a pleasure to take around.

margherndon

Jul 2019

I travel a lot and have taken many tours. I think this was the best I've ever taken. Gary was an amazing storyteller. He brought his ipad and used visuals to enhance his stories even more. He knows so many facts about NY history, people, and places. He is passionate about the info, not going thru the motions or dialing it in. He was so kind to my teenage son as well. I will recommend this tour to all friends and family going to NYC. It is so worth it!!!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

You and your son where a pleasure to take on a tour. Any guide would be lucky to show you around. Thank you again.