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New York Subway Tour

Summary Description

There is no excuse to not use the subway system in NYC due to intimidation when you can take our tutorial tour. Let Jon, a guide with Free Tours by Foot NYC, teach you the ins and outs of the system in just 60 minutes.

Highlights
  • Learn how to pay for a subway ride.
  • Develop your navigation skills.
  • Uncover some insider subway tips.
  • Lose all of your apprehensions and ride.
Description

There is no excuse to not use the subway system in NYC due to intimidation when you can take our tutorial tour. Let Jon, a guide with Free Tours by Foot NYC, teach you the ins and outs of the system in just 60 minutes.

 The tour starts at the TKTS booth with a brief history of Times Square and the NYC Subway system. 

 On this tour, you will learn:

 • whether to get a Metrocard or pay with a contactless credit card. • how to read the subway system map. • the practical differences between local and express trains. • to identify the train directions (uptown vs. downtown, etc.) • how to use pedestrian walkways between stations. • when and how to transfer between trains. • to determine which entrances close at night. • where to stand on the train to be closest to your desired exit. • how to get help in the stations. • how to stay safe. • And what's best is that this tour has no upfront costs. You pay whatever you feel the tour is worth or what you can afford. 

 A name-your-own-price tour is a tour for anyone's budget. 

Included / Excluded
  • Licenced Local Tour Guide
  • Digital Ticket
  • Meet Fellow Travelers and Locals
  • Food
  • Gratuities
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Tour is in English.
  • This is not a food tour.
  • 1 hour in duration
  • The booking fee is optional.
Know Before You Go
  • Participants must book in advance.
  • Tour is in English.
  • Tour runs on pay-what-you-like model
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing
Free New York Subway Tour RETAIL PRICE
Participant (5 - 80 years) N/A
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Basic Information
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Max Group Size: 25
  • Currency: USD
  • Language: English
  • Booking Cutoff: 15 minutes
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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