Brooklyn: Subway Secrets and Hidden Stations Private Tour

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Brooklyn: Subway Secrets and Hidden Stations Private Tour

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Have you ever wondered what original details still remain inside Brooklyn's oldest subway stations? Explore the subway's many secrets on a private guided tour with Rayn, an accredited urban planner.

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Highlights

Uncover many abandoned subway stations hidden in plain sight
Admire the design of the oldest subway station in Brooklyn
Visit the highest rapid transit station in the world
Benefit from the knowledge of your guide, a certified urban planner
See a variety of public art projects throughout the borough

Description

Led by licensed guide and urban planner Rayn Riel, our unique subterranean experience will include: An overview of how and why the transit system was built underground at the beginning of the 20th century The meaning behind the art and architecture surrounding some of Brooklyn's oldest subway stations Transit secrets surrounding some of the older stations, including peeks at several abandoned stations and platforms hidden in plain sight The reason why the highest rapid transit station in the Western hemisphere was built in Brooklyn The opportunity to practice your moonwalk in the exact spot where Michael Jackson filmed the music video, Bad Our experience will conclude at Barclays Center subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, steps away from local food options.

Includes

Guided tour AICP-accredited guide

Important Information

This walking tour involves traversing an underground environment, and walking up and down steps. Please consider wearing comfortable shoes. This tour visits areas open to the public and does not access any restricted areas The exact route and tour length may vary slightly based on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's weekend schedule