World Trade Center Area Underground Art and History Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

You'll learn about the history of NYC and how its subways and their art are part of everyday New York City life. I worked in 2 World Trade Center and have a unique understanding of how the buildings were constructed and what it was like to work there. Many of the pieces of art that you'll see are museum worthy and fun to look at, but most people just walk by them and don't notice them at all. We'll go through the newly created Fulton Mall transportation center and you'll see how New Yorkers navigate the complex network of subways that made lower Manhattan the financial capital of the world!

What's included

  • $2.90 entrance fee to the NYC Transit system to view artwork.
  • Guiding Services and Expertise.

What to expect

  1. World Trade Center Station (PATH)
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    You'll see inside The Occulus mall where you can catch the Path Train to New Jersey or almost any other train that's part of the New York City Subway system. We'll visit the reflecting pools, original footprints of One and Two World Trade Centers. Across the street is the original globe that was in the center of the WTC plaza and was damaged on 9/11. We will then go through the underground passage ways of NYC Transit to see historic and informative art installations. This part will require one subway fare of $2.90 because much of the beautiful artwork is just part of the commute to and from work!
  2. St. Paul's Chapel
    15m
    This is the sacred place where George Washington prayed after being sworn in as President. It was also the place where the workers who cleared the debris from 9/11 rested as they toiled. Many Revolutionary War heros and prominent New Yorkers are buried in the church yard there.
  3. St. Peter's Church
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The oldest Catholic congregation in NYC. There are several memorials to the people involved in the rebuilding of NYC after 9/11.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of St. Paul's Chapel at 209 Broadway.

End point

The tour ends at the Corbin Building at 192 Broadway at John Street

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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