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This tour will stop in stations that are all open to the public. Using the 6 train as a ten-car time machine, ride through and see three abandoned ghost stations that 4, 5, and 6 riders unknowingly pass through everyday: Worth Street, 18th Street and the famed City Hall Station. The tour does not stop inside these stations.TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:City Hall Park as the birthplace of the subway system including the parts of the famed City Hall Station you can see right in the parkThe comically short route of the mythical “Subway before the Subway,” Alfred Eli Beach’s Pneumatic Transit SystemThe architectural ghosts of the now nearly forgotten Chambers Street station which was originally a terminal built in 1915 to rival Grand CentralRide through the very first 9 stations in the original 1904 system, armed with a scavenger hunt checklist to find historical and architectural treasures in these stationsEnding in one of NYC’s newest and controversial transit hubs: The World Trade Center Oculus to learn about the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle and how the complex is built like a modern-day, multi-billion dollar StonehengeDETAILS:What to know: The tour is 2 hours long, requires 2 metro card swipes and is happening rain or shine! Please note the route might change slightly depending on the MTA schedule.What to wear: Bring comfortable shoes, as the tour requires walking up and down stairsAdditional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingTour is in EnglishComfortable walking shoes are recommendedThe tour is 2-hours long; please consult with the MTA for weekend subway schedules and routing changes.A maximum of 5 people per bookingNot wheelchair accessibleInclusionsAdmission ticketExclusionsFood and drinksGratuities (optional)Hotel pickup and drop-offMetro Card (2 swipes)Duration2 hoursVoucher InfoYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Untapped Cities LLC in
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