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

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $35.00

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Wed 20 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)

Sandra M

Feb 2022

My boyfriend and I recently took part in this tour. Gaby was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Definitely opened our eyes to history. Worth it!!

Response from Host

Feb 2022

So great! My thanks for taking time to leave this review. Be well.

Stuart_W

Jan 2022

Being a curious type, I found learning the history and evolution of the New York subway system absolutely fascinating! The presenter was humorous, clear communicating and especially knowledgeable 👍. I would take the tour again, myself. Much more would I suggest it to my friends. Thanks for the experience 😁!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Stuart, I thank you and so glad you enjoyed your experience on the Underground Subway Tour. Safe travels and be well!

Ruby_G

Dec 2021

Don’t answer phone and didn’t show up. Free money they got from me. Do not recommend trying to get a refund.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Hi Ruby, I am sorry you weren't able to join this tour and understand how disappointed you must have felt! I see that you booked 2 tickets for our 12/11/21 11am Subway tour. Our guide Ben was there on time at the meeting location, and led 5 other guests on this tour which operated as planned between 11am and 1pm. Our customer service team is available 7 days a week by email at [email protected] or via the Viator messenger tool. In order to make up for this experience we would love to either give you a credit so you can join this experience in the future, or issue a refund. Please let us know which option you would like to move forward with and thank you!