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.)
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
104 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001
- Please meet outside the Pret A Manger at 104 W 32nd St, between 6th and 7th Avenue
Walking tour
Led by licensed guide and urban planner Rayn Riel, our unique transit experience will include:
An overview of the history of Penn Station with opportunities to compare current vantage points with those from inside the famously demolished original structure
A visit to 1910 Penn Station artifacts hiding in plain sight underneath the world’s largest business district, from historic staircases to glass-block flooring
A discussion of how the station accommodates the country's three busiest commuter railroads
A walk through the new Moynihan Train Hall across the street and its ongoing plans to help ease commuter congestion
Future development plans for the area, which will include two new train tunnels between New York and New Jersey
Ending Point
Moynihan Train Hall
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guiding
An earpiece for each guest to hear the guide
This tour visits areas open to the public and does not access restricted areas
This tour includes an earpiece for each guest to hear the guide
Please bring water and comfortable shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking and stair-climbing
This tour visits areas open to the public and does not access restricted areas
(Also available in daytimes on Sun/Sat. Daytime of Mon-Fri is TBD.)
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!
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.
$200/ per group