SPOTLIGHT ON GANYC GUIDE: DARRYL REILLY

Introducing GANYC guide Darryl Reilly of his own company: NYC Subway Art Tour


nycsubwaytour.com
 

Social Media: Facebook / Instagram
 

How long have you been a tour guide?

20 years.
 

What's the best way to reach you should our readers want to contact you?

Email: info@nycsubwaytour.com
 

What time of year would you consider your busy season?

The fall.
 

Have you or your company been featured in print, broadcast (tv or radio) or online media?

Was recently featured on NY1. (My interview about the tour appears 6:50 into the show)

http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/in-transit/2016/10/28/in-transit-10-28-16.html
 

What drove you to become a tour guide or tour operator or create this company/organization? What's your story?

I was fascinated by this subject and there were no other tours offered about it.

 

What is the most gratifying part of your work? 


Educating, entertaining, and exposing people to these artworks.


What celebrities (if any) have patronized your business or organization? Any fun stories about when they visit your business?

The British actor Mark Strong and his family went on the tour.


How long have you been a member of GANYC?

15 years.


How did you hear or learn about GANYC?

From other guides.


What types of tours do you offer?

A walking tour of the NYC subway system to experience municipally commissioned artworks.


How has GANYC helped you and your business?

Exposure and making contacts.


What's your advice or Tour Guide tip you love to share to people visiting New York?

Walk to as many places as possible and not to be intimidated by the subway.
 

(For more info or to book a tour with Darryl check out his GANYC profile by clicking here.)