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Have you ever wondered what original details still remain inside New York's oldest subway stations? With the help of a transit planner, it's time to head underground to uncover the NYC Subway.

Highlights

• Uncover stations hidden in plain sight, including the famous City Hall Station
• Explore a station where a catastrophic subway flooding drowned it 10 years ago
• Stand on subway platforms which had collapsed under the World Trade Center
• Discover a wine cellar under the Brooklyn Bridge from inside a subway station
• Experience the newest downtown stations and discover NYC's other subway

Description

Have you ever wondered what original details still remain inside New York's oldest subway stations? Why there are so many abandoned platforms and stations? What the politics were surrounding some of the MTA's costliest stations? Or even why your subway train is delayed? With the help of a transit planner, it's time to head underground to uncover the past, present, and future of mass transit in our region of 20+ million people. Led by licensed guide and urban planner Rayn Riel, our unique subterranean experience will include: An overview of how and why Manhattan's transit system was built underground at the beginning of the 20th century The meaning behind the art and architecture surrounding some of the system's oldest subway stations — and the stark differences with stations built in the 21st century Transit secrets surrounding some of the older stations, such as a former wine cellar under the Brooklyn Bridge connected to NYC Subway tunnels A peek at several abandoned stations and platforms hidden in plain sight, including the famous 1904 City Hall Station The catastrophic effects of 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy on New York's downtown transit system, along with how the subterranean network is now more resilient than ever A walk through the newest downtown subway stations, including the $1.4 billion Fulton Center and $4 billion World Trade Center Oculus Our experience will conclude at the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, which has food and drinks available for purchase. Notes: • Full Subway fare provided! • Individual ear pieces provided so everyone can hear perfectly. • Tour only visits public areas. • Experience involves walking up and down steps.

Includes

This is a private tour with a licensed NYC tour guide and award-winning certified urban planner. Your subway fare during the tour is included and ear pieces are also provided, ensuring everyone hears perfectly, even from a distance!

Important Information

• This private walking tour involves traversing an underground environment, and walking up and down steps. Please consider wearing comfortable shoes! This tour visits areas open to the public and does not access any restricted areas.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund