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

Sat 24 Jan

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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)

beyondtheminivan

Jan 2024

What a fun and unusual tour of NYC subway. I have taken the subway numerous times, but never knew when and where it started. Our tour guide, Jim, was delightful and very informative. I loved seeing the moving platform at 14th Street station and staying on the train as went by old City Hall Station. Really fun and will take another Untapped tour again. (The ear pieces were a huge help with the noise in the stations)

jessjake

Jan 2024

My husband loved this! It was a great insight into how things are connected in NYC. I loved it with the history and the architecture information that was passed down, including all the information on the tiles!

Rachel_S

Jan 2024

This visit was very interesting. Our guide was fantastic. She told us about the history of the metro and we were able to see photos from the past. After a 20x in NYC, I look at the subway and its details with attention and fascination. It was like going back to the 1900s. Thanks for a great time!

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