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 03 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)

lisatZ4297XN

Dec 2023

Alexsis was a fantastic guide. She was knowledgeable, knew historical facts, and just led an enjoyable tour. We are local and ride the subways, but there were so many details that you would normally never notice. I would highly recommend.

bonitaf592

Dec 2023

A.J. is a phenomenon. We loved this tour with him. He is profoundly knowledgeable about the subways and their particular history, funny, friendly, and just grand warm company. The only disappointment was that we didn't get to step into any of the disused stations (not the tour's fault; only certain members of the Transit Museum can). We did see two disused stations from moving subway cars, and this was magical. A.J. knows more about the subways than one would have thought possible. My husband and I had a terrific time. I would highly recommend this tour.

DawnM616

Dec 2023

Richard was a very knowledgeable guide!! He was quite attentive to his group! Highly recommend!! Worth the trip!!

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