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Underground Brooklyn: Exploring Brooklyn's Oldest Subway Stations

Underground Brooklyn: Exploring Brooklyn's Oldest Subway Stations

Off the Beaten Path

Joined 2025

Rayn R.

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New York

English (Native)

2 hours

Private tour (only you and Rayn R.)

Up to 15 people

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.)

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

06:00 PM

Meeting Point

50 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

- Please meet outside the Starbucks at 50 Court Street in Downtown Brooklyn

NYC Subway

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

An earpiece for each guest to hear the guide over the sounds of the subway

Ending Point

Barclays Center

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guiding

Subway fare

An earpiece for each guest to hear the guide

What‘s not included

Gratuities

Tour Important Information

Please bring water and comfortable shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking and stair-climbing.

This tour does not access any restricted areas.

This tour concludes at the Barclays Center subway station in Downtown Brooklyn.

Important message from the supplier

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!

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Rayn R.

Identity Verified

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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.