NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour in New York City booking from $39.00

NYC Underground Subway 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 22 Feb

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What's Included

Ear pieces provided to each guests ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly

Guided walking tour with a native New Yorker!

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

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!

Brooklyn Bridge

We will see the Brooklyn at the beginning of the tour

The Municipal Building

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

Union Square

Explore the Union Square subway station and its surprising Art installation

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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 (311)

homebaseNewJersey

Dec 2017

Very interesting......learned the history about things that are right there that everyone just walks right by

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Thank you! Please let us know if there is anything you would want us to improve in order to earn a fifth star! Thank you again and we hope to see you soon on another tour

targi42

Dec 2017

What an awesome tour through the history of NYC's underground. Tourguide Mandy was fun, very much informative and made the tour an enjoyable afternoon. I would highly recommend this tour to everybody, who's interested in the Manhattan's history in general and the significant role of its subway. This tour will take you to some of the oldest subway stations and offers loads of insights. If you have some time, go and visit the MTA museum in Brooklyn after taking this tour. Thank you Untapped Cities and Mandy for this tour. :) Happy Holidays from Bonn, Germany Sven Giese

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Thank you very much Sven! Mandy is indeed a great tour guide and I am glad you enjoyed the experience

Ira C

Dec 2017

An outstanding tour. Gaby was interesting, fun, and informative. She made the tour very much an enjoyable afternoon. I would highly recommend this tour to all ages.

Response from Host

Dec 2017

Thank you Ira!

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