NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: United States, New York, New York City
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  • 2 hours
  • New York City
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore the world’s largest subway system, the beating heart of the city that never sleeps.

- See the architectural ghosts of the nearly forgotten and partially abandoned, Chambers Street station nicknamed the “Grand Central of Downtown”
- Discover the remnants of Union Square Station as you learn about a hidden art installation thousands of riders walk by everyday
- Use the 6 train as your own time machine as you ride through abandoned subway stations that most seasoned NYC commuters don’t know exist
- Explore the birth of the NYC subway system through amazing archival photos not available to the public
- Learn about the comically short route of the mythical “Subway before the Subway,” Alfred Ely Beach’s Pneumatic Transit System

Guests will need one MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap to enter the subway.

Please note that although you will see abandoned subway stations from the train, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) doesn't grant public access into them under any circumstances.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: City Hall Park, 43 Park Row City Hall, New York City, NY 10038-1508

You will learn about the creation of the very first NYC subway station while looking at visible remnants from City Hall park!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, NY 10038

We will see the Brooklyn at the beginning of the tour

Stop At: The Municipal Building, Chambers and Centre streets, New York City, NY 10007-1602

Learn about the importance of this building in the creation of the NYC subway system!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Union Square, 14th-17th Street (Broadway and Park), New York City, NY 10001

Explore the Union Square subway station and its surprising Art installation

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Guided walking tour with a native New Yorker!
  • Ear pieces provided to each guests ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Metro Card (1 swipe)

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

200 Broadway, New York, NY 10038, USA


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

John_R

15 Apr, 2024

We signed up for this tour a couple of years ago but had to cancel due to illness. It was worth paying for it again. The guide was super knowledgeable and kind. It’s an amazing story.

melissakI460GV

14 Apr, 2024

We really enjoyed our experience. Our guide, Ayinde was very knowledgable and shared lots of information with us. I would recommend this tour.

462alyl

06 Apr, 2024

AJ, our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and friendly! He made a point to remember everyone’s names as well as guide as through the subways - which is no easy feat with tourists! His knowledge was extensive but engaging and clear. Highly recommend

ewa_p

01 Apr, 2024

AJ was amazing! SO much knowledge , the tour should have been 4 hours long he crammed so much information into so little time. Loved going to the transportation museum after, it made for an even deeper dive! AJ, if you read this please e mail or text me, I have a question about doing a private tour next time.

840fernd

30 Mar, 2024

It was an amazing, eye-opening tour of the artwork of the NYC subways. Justin was a font of information about the history and about each artist. We've already recommended this tour to all our friends. Really incredible "unknown" permanent art exhibition!!

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