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Tour Guide - Rayn R.

Joined 2025

Rayn R.

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People

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New York (Living)

Languages

English (Native)

Response Time

7 hours on average

Availability Updated

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About Tour Guide Rayn R.

Hi! My name is Rayn.

I am a big believer in big cities and am fascinated by the urban transportation infrastructure that supports such levels of density and dynamism.

I am from NYC and I work on NYC infrastructure projects. I studied urban planning at school, and I am an American Planning Association certified urban planner. I am licensed NYC tour guide and I am a member of the Guides Association of NYC.

Important

My walking tours typically last 2–3 hours and are usually available from 6:00 pm on weekdays. I’m also happy to offer them during the day on Saturdays, Sundays, and select weekdays. Feel free to reach out anytime—I’d love to explore the city with you!

Tours

All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!

Categories

Off the Beaten Path

Off the Beaten Path

Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry

Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry

New York relies on hidden systems—trash barges, wastewater tunnels, and treatment plants—that keep the city running. Many are tucked along the East River, hiding in plain sight. What do these structures reveal about how the city stays clean and (mostly) rat-free? Hop on an NYC ferry and uncover the vital infrastructure powering daily life. (This tour is also available during the day on Sat/Sun; weekday daytime schedule is TBD.)

Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Exploring New York Penn Station: Gilded Age Remnants to Moynihan Train Hall

Exploring New York Penn Station: Gilded Age Remnants to Moynihan Train Hall

Though most of the original 1910 Penn Station was demolished in 1963, traces of its historic grandeur remain—if you know where to look. What do these hidden relics reveal, and how might the station and its surroundings be restored as New York’s iconic gateway? Join us to uncover the past, present, and future of North America’s busiest rail hub. (This tour is also available during the day on Sat/Sun; Mon–Fri daytime schedule TBD.)

Exploring New York Penn Station: Gilded Age Remnants to Moynihan Train Hall

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Underground Brooklyn: Exploring Brooklyn's Oldest Subway Stations

Underground Brooklyn: Exploring Brooklyn's Oldest Subway Stations

Have you ever wondered what original details still remain inside Brooklyn's oldest subway stations, or why there are so many abandoned platforms and stations? With the help of a former transit planner, it's time to head underground to uncover the past, present, and future of Brooklyn's mass transit in our region of 20+ million people. (This tour is also available during the day on Sat/Sun; Mon–Fri daytime schedule TBD.)

Underground Brooklyn: Exploring Brooklyn's Oldest Subway Stations

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Exploring Downtown Manhattan's Subway History: Oldest to Newest Stations

Exploring Downtown Manhattan's Subway History: Oldest to Newest Stations

Curious about the original details hidden in NYC’s oldest subway stations? Or why so many platforms were abandoned, some stations cost a fortune, or your train is delayed? Join a former transit planner to explore the hidden history, present challenges, and future plans of mass transit in a region of over 20 million people. (This tour is also available during the day on Sat/Sun; Mon–Fri daytime schedule TBD.)

Exploring Downtown Manhattan's Subway History: Oldest to Newest Stations

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry

Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry

New York relies on hidden systems—trash barges, wastewater tunnels, and treatment plants—that keep the city running. Many are tucked along the East River, hiding in plain sight. What do these structures reveal about how the city stays clean and (mostly) rat-free? Hop on an NYC ferry and uncover the vital infrastructure powering daily life. (This tour is also available during the day on Sat/Sun; weekday daytime schedule is TBD.)

Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Exploring New York Penn Station: Gilded Age Remnants to Moynihan Train Hall

Exploring New York Penn Station: Gilded Age Remnants to Moynihan Train Hall

Though most of the original 1910 Penn Station was demolished in 1963, traces of its historic grandeur remain—if you know where to look. What do these hidden relics reveal, and how might the station and its surroundings be restored as New York’s iconic gateway? Join us to uncover the past, present, and future of North America’s busiest rail hub. (This tour is also available during the day on Sat/Sun; Mon–Fri daytime schedule TBD.)

Exploring New York Penn Station: Gilded Age Remnants to Moynihan Train Hall

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Underground Brooklyn: Exploring Brooklyn's Oldest Subway Stations

Underground Brooklyn: Exploring Brooklyn's Oldest Subway Stations

Have you ever wondered what original details still remain inside Brooklyn's oldest subway stations, or why there are so many abandoned platforms and stations? With the help of a former transit planner, it's time to head underground to uncover the past, present, and future of Brooklyn's mass transit in our region of 20+ million people. (This tour is also available during the day on Sat/Sun; Mon–Fri daytime schedule TBD.)

Underground Brooklyn: Exploring Brooklyn's Oldest Subway Stations

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Exploring Downtown Manhattan's Subway History: Oldest to Newest Stations

Exploring Downtown Manhattan's Subway History: Oldest to Newest Stations

Curious about the original details hidden in NYC’s oldest subway stations? Or why so many platforms were abandoned, some stations cost a fortune, or your train is delayed? Join a former transit planner to explore the hidden history, present challenges, and future plans of mass transit in a region of over 20 million people. (This tour is also available during the day on Sat/Sun; Mon–Fri daytime schedule TBD.)

Exploring Downtown Manhattan's Subway History: Oldest to Newest Stations

FROM$200/ per group

FROM$200/ per group

Tour Guide - Rayn R.

Rayn R.

Date

People

Available Areas

New York (Living)

Languages

English (Native)

Response Time

7 hours on average

Availability Updated

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