NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour

Overview

Explore the world’s largest subway system, the beating heart of the city that never sleeps. On this guided NYC subway tour you will discover the fascinating beginnings of the NYC subway, and explore spaces even the most seasoned commuter might not know about.

- Explore City Hall Park as the birthplace of the NYC subway system
- Learn about the comically short route of the mythical “Subway before the Subway,” Alfred Ely Beach’s Pneumatic Transit System
- See the architectural ghosts of the now nearly forgotten, and partially abandoned, Chambers Street station then nicknamed the “Grand Central of Downtown”
- Use the 6 train as your own time machine as you ride through abandoned subway stations
- Discover the remnants of Union Station as you learn about a hidden art installation thousands of riders walk by everyday

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

All the stops on this tour are in stations which are publicly accessible.

City: New York City

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $35.00

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
We provide ear pieces to each participants so guests can hear the guides perfectly, even from a distance while maintaining social distancing.

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 (158)

Richard T

Jun 2022

Very knowledgeable guide who knew the history of the subway. Managed well despite his audio system not working. Apart from the history, the subway system does not have any attractive features like other city subway systems. It is dated and very hot in the stations. Trains are nice and cool.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hi Richard, we thank you for leaving the review and apologize that there was an issue with our whisper audio system. I already spoke to our guide about it and the problem has been addressed and fixed. But we do appreciate you letting us know. Please feel free to email us at [email protected] and we would be happy to rebook you on the tour with our compliments if you feel that audio problems were a distraction. Be well!

V7158YJeduardov

Jun 2022

Great experience!! Our tour guide was very engaging and knowledgeable. The tour showed us a many parts of the history of the subway that we didn’t know.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much for leaving this review. We are so glad you have a great adventure on the subway with us! Be well.

Lincoln_W

Jun 2022

We had a great time. Alexis was extremely informative and entertaining. Would highly recommend the tour if she’s leading the group.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Alexis is awesome and we are so happy to be working with her on this tour! We are doubly happy that you enjoyed your subway tour with her as well. My thanks for reviewing and be well!