The tour will begin at Union Square in Manhattan (L, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W trains) and conclude at Grand Central Terminal in the heart of Midtown. We will use public transportation to reach our destinations and there will be one food stop where visitors can purchase snacks. Food and beverages are not included. Each visitor must have three subway fares in addition to the cost of the tour. To enter the subway, please have an OMNY card or bank card with a chip. Each fare costs $2.90. Please note, the first time your bank card is scanned by OMNY, it must be verified and cannot be used for another person. After the first swipe and bank verification, your chip card can be used up to four times consecutively at one station.
This tour involves a lot of walking and we will have to climb stairs. It is not recommended for people with disabilities, mobility issues or injuries. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk a few miles.
Please reach out before booking if you are interested in group discounts.
Tour Highlights
--History of NYC transit system
--Unique views and vantage points
--NYC Industrial History
--Cultural institutions besides Broadway
--Gain an understanding of geography and how waterways influenced development
--How the working class lived and lives today
