Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour

4.8 (54 reviews) New York City, USA
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Duration2h 30m
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

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. 

Please read the activity details for more information.

What's included

  • Professional local guide for a group up to five MAXIMUM.
  • Entrance fees (the cost of one subway ride).
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Brooklyn Bridge
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  2. New York City Subway
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  3. Times Square
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  4. Astor Place
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Subway Station with gorgeous terra cotta work. Admission is paid at the beginning of the tour when we enter the system. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.
  5. Grand Central Terminal
    25m
    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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Additional information

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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