Rayn's tour was very interesting. He is an urban planner for the city, but worked several years for the MTA. He taught us about the histories of the different subway lines. We saw some abandoned stations and tracks. He pointed out things - both modern and historical - that most people walk right by every day. He has deep knowledge of all things New York Subway and loves to share it.
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Mark_R
July 20, 2026 · via Viator
Such a good tour
Rayn was an amazing guide – incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about New York. He brought every stop to life with fascinating stories and local insights, making the whole tour both entertaining and informative.
We absolutely loved this tour. It was well-paced, covered so much without ever feeling rushed, and gave us a real appreciation for the area. Rayn’s enthusiasm was infectious, and he was more than happy to answer questions along the way.
We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting New York. It’s an excellent way to see the city and learn so much from a fantastic guide. Thank you for a brilliant experience!
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zjseidlitz
February 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
Rayn was an excellent tour guide. You could tell he really liked the subway and knew a ton of interesting facts about it. He had really good communication. This was a great way to start off our vacation.
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MRK321
July 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A Fun and Informative Tour Experience for Our Summer Interns
As part of our Summer Intern Program, we once again booked Rayn as our guide for a close look into the historic and architectural wonders of New York City’s subway system, with a focus on lower Manhattan.
Rayn’s passion and expertise brought the system to life, giving our interns a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most iconic transit networks. From the beautiful old City Hall station to the mechanics of subway operations, Rayn’s insights made the tour both educational and engaging. Practical tips, like sitting in the middle of the car for a cooler ride, added a fun touch and made the interns feel like there were a little bit closer to being “in-the-know” New Yorkers.
Other highlights included learning how the subway has shaped NYC’s social and economic growth, and very importantly, discovering the all-important role of drip pans!
More than just a tour, it was an exploration of the people, history, and engineering that keep the city moving. A big thank you to Rayn for making it a standout experience and a true highlight of the summer internship program.
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DeanMcAlister
June 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Odd facts known by few but definitely help inform how the MTA has ended up the way it is today.
Rayn is incredibly knowledgeable about the NYC transit system with an experience base the transcends commonly available knowledge
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Jed_B
April 21, 2025 · via Viator
Great Tour of an Under-Appreciated Part of NYC
Our guide was truly an expert at the NYC subway system and its fascinating history. He took us to many interesting stops and never missed an opportunity to point out a fascinating detail that would otherwise have been missed by both tourist and commuter alike. At one point, he took us outside of a subway car with a flashlight in order to better show us the interior of an abandoned station. Skip the by-the-books tour and take one that truly looks at the history of NYC from a unique perspective.
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Jessica_F
March 18, 2025 · via Viator
Great tour! We had the best time!!
We've never ridden the subway in NYC and we were very nervous about trying it on our own. We had the best time on this tour! We learned so many fun facts and feel like we could confidently explore on our own now! Great tour for families!
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Seaside13797257684
January 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Chicken nuggets lol 😆 😋 😂
Rayn is a true drooler 🤤 , lol 🤣 (take tour to get explanation) lol 😂 seen more than I expected 🐀, chicken nuggets,red box messages... 🤣 ... we felt safe we laughed, we now have more respect for the subway system❤️
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nygcirl
December 28, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Interesting Subway Tour- Fun for Teens and Adults
This was a fascinating tour through part of the NY subway. We live in NYC and loved learning the history and current uses behind things we see every time we ride. Rayn was very knowledgeable and funny.
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vanessagB7949QX
October 7, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Subway Enthusiast!
My brother and I took this wonderful private tour with our mother for her 75th birthday! We wanted to something different than just another Broadway show. I have lived in the city for 24 years and am a subway / train enthusiast who held my son’s 5th bday at the NY Transit Museum! He’s obsessed with the subway and together we have been on all 26 subway lines! So I thought I knew a lot, and that this subway tour sounded intriguing. Our tour guide Rayn was excellent and had so many interesting facts and private sights to share with us! (Watch out for the drip pans!) We were able to see the abandoned City Hall and South Ferry stations, which was super cool! I wish we could have seen the bathrooms but we didn’t have Key 9B! ;) And the hidden wine cellar would have required an MTA jacket- next time! lol. All around a super fun evening and a “NY Moment” for sure! Thanks Rayn for a really special experience for my Mom’s birthday, and for taking care in the amount of steps she could do! Looking forward to another tour!
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