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New York City Subways of Lower Manhattan Tour

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About this activity

Dive underground and experience the web of tunnels that keeps New York City moving. Every day, millions of New Yorkers ride on the city’s subway system – one of the world’s busiest and most extensive. With over a century of service, the New York City Subway has not only influenced New York City’s history and development, but possess an entire history of its own. On this tour, you will: - Learn about the terminology, technology, and economics which have shaped the New York City subway system. - Hear about the history of the New York City subway system, from the days of private operation to today’s consolidated city-owned network. - Come to understand why stations and services are the way they are, including the decisions which created the subway’s current form. - See unused spaces, hear about unbuilt lines, and step foot in a subway station which was never completed.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
    • In-person guide

    Not included

      Itinerary

      1. Learn about the history of Lower Manhattan's busiest subway station and how a patchwork of platforms evolved into a busy (and, to many, confusing) transit hub.

        10 minutesAdmission included

      2. Roosevelt Island

        Pass through the now-closed City Hall subway station - often regarded as the most beautiful in New York City - as their guide explains the history of the station and its fall from grace.

        Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

      3. Roosevelt Island

        See the Chambers Street station - often regarded as the worst in New York City thanks to its abandoned platforms and peeling walls - and learn about why it became unloved and about recent efforts to renovate the station.

        10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

      4. Roosevelt Island

        See an abandoned underground trolley terminal that tens of thousands of people pass by daily.

        5 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

      5. Roosevelt Island

        Step foot in a never-completed subway station!

        10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

      6. See the location where the "money train" used to deliver millions of dollars to on a daily basis.

        5 minutesAdmission included

      7. Roosevelt Island

        Step foot in one of New York City's newest subway stations and learn about the importance of two vastly different topics - art and flood prevention - as they pertain to the city's subway system.

        10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

      Meeting point

      Please meet the guide at the 5 John Street (Corbin Building) entrance to the Fulton Street subway station.

      The map shows New York. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

      Pickup

      • Everyone meets at the start point

      Drop-off

      • This tour ends at the South Ferry subway station in Lower Manhattan.

      Know before you go

      • Service animals allowed
      • Public transportation options are available nearby
      • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
      • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
      • One per booking

      Cancellation and refunds

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

      If you cancelRefund
      At least 1 days before100%
      Between 0 and 1 days before0%
      • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
      Supplied by
      Restless Legs Walking Tours
      Product code
      5703945P4

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