NYC Underground Subway Private Walking Tour in New York City booking from $156.00

NYC Underground Subway Private Walking Tour

Overview

Explore the world’s largest subway system, the beating heart of the city that never sleeps.

- See the architectural ghosts of the nearly forgotten and partially abandoned, Chambers Street station nicknamed the “Grand Central of Downtown”
- Discover the remnants of Union Square Station as you learn about a hidden art installation thousands of riders walk by everyday
- Use the 6 train as your own time machine as you ride through abandoned subway stations that most seasoned NYC commuters don’t know exist
- Explore the birth of the NYC subway system through amazing archival photos not available to the public
- Learn about the comically short route of the mythical “Subway before the Subway,” Alfred Ely Beach’s Pneumatic Transit System

Guests will need one MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap to enter the subway.

Please note that although you will see abandoned subway stations from the train, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) doesn't grant public access into them under any circumstances.

City: New York City

Sun 30 Mar

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What's Included

Guided walking tour with a native New Yorker!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Woolworth Building

We meet at the foot of what was once the world's tallest building

City Hall Park

You will learn about the creation of the very first NYC subway station while looking at visible remnants from City Hall park!

New York City Hall

We will see New York City Hall from City Hall Park and discuss its importance in the creation of the NYC Subway system

Brooklyn Bridge

We will see the Brooklyn at the beginning of the tour

Tweed Courthouse

We will walk by the famous Tweed Courthouse

The Municipal Building

Learn about the importance of this building in the creation of the NYC subway system!

Union Square

Explore the 14th St Union Square Subway Station

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (8)

dirank2021

Feb 2025

Justin,out tour guide,is a treasure.His wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm he imparts to us is unmatched.You are lucky if you go on any tour with him.I learned things in each subway station that I never knew or noticed when I traveled for many years on the subway.

andrewbI2497ZD

Sep 2024

What joys of the subway are missed in the hustle and bustle of people's commutes! Our guide, Richard, lived his entire life in NYC. This was evident in his grasp of, and love for, the history of this great city. He was flawless and patient. We walked, rode subways and learned, all at the right pace. I'll never look at this engineering marvel in the same way again. Thanks you untapped New York!

paulsQ676AO

Jan 2024

Very interesting and informative. The guide knows his stuff and shows you things you never knew existed even though you’ve passed by them for years.