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How the Subway Built New York

New York City, USA
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Admission Fee - Admission fee
    • Public transportation
      $2.90 per person

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Grand Central Terminal
      89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA

      Meet at the clock - the information booth at the center of Grand Central Terminal

    End point

    • St. Patrick's Cathedral
      5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA

      The tour will end at the church

    Itinerary

    1

    Grand Central Terminal

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    42nd Street

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Times Square / Theater District

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Shubert Theatre

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Diamond District

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan New York City

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    St. Patrick's Cathedral

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • We will be walking about 1.7 miles and have to go up and down stairs
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

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

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 2 reviews
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    Excellent NYC Tour

    Maribel_R, Aug 2026
    This tour is so worth it. The guide knew everything about the beautiful locations, and gave us great insight into their history. I have lived in New York for many years and gone on different tours, but this has been my favorite one!
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    $31.20

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    Was $39.00

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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