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

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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)

Voyager23862306739

Nov 2018

Gary, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and super passionate about the city and the history. Would recommend him every time.

Frank F

Nov 2018

We paid Gary unproven in advance via Paypal, so we did not have to deal with cash. Meeting point easy to find, super punctual. Gary showed us the Metro with a passion - history not too much, just right. Extraordinary stories, architecture, hidden stations, art and closed access. One of the highlights of our New York trip!

noelholle

Aug 2018

Gary’s passion for New York and the subway system shines through on this tour. We went over a lot of information including the why, where and who made the NY Subway what it is today. Armed with pictures from the past and a wealth of information Gary helped the subway system come to life. We learned a bit of history, saw some of the original art that was carelessly destroyed to make improvements. There are still secrets that the subway holds, and I was glad to learn a few of them. Gary has a delightful personality, informative and he kept us wanting more. We were a small group, a mom and two twenty something kids. I believe Gary is great for all ages and can make any tour fun and interesting. The tour was easy to set up online and the communication organizing tours, times and dates was extremely easy. (We also did the Central Park Tour.)