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Secrets Of The Brooklyn Subway Tour

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Operator: Fareharbor Marketplace USD
Urban scene with a brick building, a rooftop water tower, and a metal bridge under a clear blue sky.
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Duration2 h
Arrive before10 min
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About

Explore disused stations created by older subway companies which are now part of the New York City subway system. Understand the reasons behind New York’s need for a subway network, alongside insight into its financing, construction, and what makes this urban transport system distinct from others globally. Visit Brooklyn’s earliest subway station established in 1908 and learn about a historically significant railroad tunnel. See notable stations, including one used for filming a Michael Jackson video, and compare the newest subway vehicles with the oldest ones still in operation. Brooklyn, as a major borough, played a critical role in transit development linking communities. Learn about subway operations, its political and engineering history, and its impact on the city. Publicly accessible areas only are explored, ensuring safe engagement.

What's Included

  • 2-hour guided tour
  • Earpieces

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap

Must Know

This tour is not ADA accessible, involves many steps, limited seating, and crowded subways. It is unsuitable for those with mobility issues. Wear comfortable shoes.

Instructions

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On-site usage

Arrive 10 minutes early at Starbucks, 50 Court St, Brooklyn. Look for the guide with an Untapped New York sign. The tour concludes at Barclays Center. Subway access: 2, 3, 4, R at Brooklyn Borough Hall or A, C, F at Jay Street.

Meeting Point

50 Court Street

GPS:40.69246, -73.99139

Reschedule and cancellation policy

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