The legendary blizzard of 1888 was the impetus that led city officials to begin seriously planning an underground subway system. The trains were steam-powered, and they were made of wood. These trains were a replacement for trolleys and horses and carriages.
In the late 19th century, elevated trains were introduced onto the streets of New York City, offering patrons a new way to navigate the city streets. NYC tours by subway can be an exciting way to experience the heart of New York. Subway cars are one of the main aspects of this transit system that has changed over time, although even the subway lines have evolved from being separate to being combined in 1953. The subway system is also full of fascinating history. One of my favorite parts is that we can see so much of the system using transfers and connection and only pay once to get in.Anyone who has experienced the New York City subways knows the extensive nature of this transit system.
Timing is very flexible and, lucky for us, the subway is open 24 hours a day! I'd suggest groups below 5 people but will happy to accommodate larger ones.ĭuration: We are at the mercy of the train schedules! and will sometimes have to make route changes based on delays and construction but it should take between 90 and 120 minutesĬost: There are pricing tiers plus $2.75 to enter the subway. We'll finish by transferring to the only train that does not touch Manhattan and drop you off in Williamsburg for a delicious lunch! We'll be Brooklyn-bound on a train that will take us deep below the river in our amazing tunnels and then high above the city to the highest station offering amazing views of the city. Next we'll transfer at one of the most important station in the unification of the subway that started in the 1960s. We'll hop on an express train and time-travel downtown to City Hall, a terminal station.īut we know about the secret station that lurks just beyond - one of the most beautiful and mysterious in the whole system. Here we can see some of the oldest and newest parts of the system. I'll meet you outside on the street because the tour starts before we even enter the station - there are entrances, Subway globes, and turnstiles to talk about! - and I'll drop you off at your next stop.Ī sample tour would start at Union Square, a historical station where many trains meet. You choose the starting and the ending location and I'll create our route to see as much as we can in a little under two hours. On top of that, each tour is custom because I will meet you wherever is convenient and drop you off wherever you're going.
Decline, improvements, and future construction.
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