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Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Manhattan - Private

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New York City, USA
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On average, this is booked 12 (2) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

We will be exploring the busiest rapid transit system in the Western world!

Highlights:

• Uncover abandoned stations hidden in plain sight, including the famous 1904 City Hall Station.

• Explore a deep station where you would have needed scuba equipment only 10 years ago during catastrophic subway flooding.

• Remember the 9/11 terror attacks and stand on subway platforms which had totally collapsed under the WTC 20 years ago.

• Discover how to get to an old wine cellar under the Brooklyn Bridge from inside a subway station.

• Learn about subway technology and how the subway operates 24/7.

• Explore the past, present, and future of mass transit in the region!

Your licensed tour guide is from NYC and is an AICP certified urban planner and Guides Association of NYC member.

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.

What's Included

  • Subway fare included on your private tour!
  • Ear pieces are provided, ensuring everyone hears perfectly.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    One Battery Park Plaza
    1 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    World Trade Center
    New York, NY, USA

    The tour will end at the WTC in Lower Manhattan

    What To Expect

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    New York City

    On this private walking tour, discover the hidden world beneath the streets of Manhattan and explore the fascinating history of the New York City subway system. Instead of simply riding trains from place to place, we’ll slow down and uncover the secrets hiding in plain sight throughout the network.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking up and down steps
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Manhattan – Private?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-239060P3

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    What's Included

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    • Subway fare included on your private tour!
    • Ear pieces are provided, ensuring everyone hears perfectly.

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking up and down steps
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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