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.
New York Subway Tour
Summary Description
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
Start / End Locations
Start Location: TKTS Times Square, West 47th Street, New York, NY, USA
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.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Adult (5 - 80 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
- Herald Square, West 35th Street, New York, NY, USA
- Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square, Broadway, New York, NY, USA
- Bryant Park, New York, NY, USA
- W New York - Times Square, Broadway, New York, NY, USA
- Father Duffy Square, West 47th Street, New York, NY, USA
- TKTS Times Square, West 47th Street, New York, NY, USA
- New York Marriott Marquis, Broadway, New York, NY, USA
- Palace Theatre, Broadway, New York, NY, USA
- Broadway Theatre, Broadway, New York, NY, USA
- Times Square, Manhattan, NY, USA
About operator:
Tours by Foot is a group of fun-loving tour guides who have come together for a common cause: To teach history and entertain guests with creative tours and travel advice for the world's greatest cities.
Tours by Foot has partnered with expert local guides to offer thousands of walking tours for more than a decade and is among the top-rated walking tour companies in all our cities.
We offer both small-group/semi-private walking tours as well as walks that have no upfront costs so that everyone can enjoy fun, creative, and educational walking, food, bike, and bus tours for any travel budget.
Our guides have to work extra hard to entertain you and earn your appreciation. It's the best guarantee in the business!
We also offer private, fee-based tours for families, students, and any group looking for a more intimate and affordable sightseeing option.
We've been featured in travel guides like Lonely Planet, top press like the New York Times, and travel bloggers from all over the world. We have given tours to Hollywood stars, foreign ambassadors, and local elementary schools.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 25
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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