Ghosts of the Elevated Railroads Walking Tour
Overview
Join us on a special tour that will dive into the history of some of Manhattan’s long-lost elevated railroad lines through Downtown, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side.
Your expert tour guide Michael will lead you along former downtown sections of the 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue Elevated Railroads and will identify and examine the remnants, some of which still stand on our 21st Century streets.
This tour is organized by The Bowery Boys New York City History podcast with the goal of bringing history to life on the streets of the Big Apple.
What's Included
- A walking tour around Lower Manhattan to learn about the long-lost railroad lines.
- Tap to get into the subway -
Meeting Location
43 Park Row
New York, NY 10038, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Allen St & Delancey St
New York, NY 10002, USA
What To Expect
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Chinatown
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Lower East Side
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All guests will need to have a working MetroCard in order to access the Chambers Street Station. This is not included in the cost of the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-101505P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- A walking tour around Lower Manhattan to learn about the long-lost railroad lines.
- Tap to get into the subway -.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ghosts of the Elevated Railroads Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ghosts of the Elevated Railroads Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- A walking tour around Lower Manhattan to learn about the long-lost railroad lines.
- Tap to get into the subway -
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All guests will need to have a working MetroCard in order to access the Chambers Street Station. This is not included in the cost of the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
