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

Tue 22 Jul

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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)

GrandTour630682

Dec 2023

Loved this tour, ventured through the history and artwork at the different stations. Had a great tour leader whom gave us great insight to the NY underground railway history and stories from the past. The highlight of course was viewing some of the abandoned stations no longer in operation.

laurensW7010GH

Dec 2023

Our tour guide was Alexis and she was so funny and knowledgable she made the experience so much fun and was able to answer all the questions our group had! We got to find out so much about the history of the subway system and even see old subway platforms. She also had print outs, maps, and pictures of old subway platforms to show to how things used to look.

susanwQ4415AE

Dec 2023

Very interesting and enjoyable tour. Our guide AJ was very enthusiastic and had a wealth of knowledge about the subway system, which he conveyed with humor and illustrations (I really loved the vintage photos!). Our group was very friendly and fun to be with, which added to the overall enjoyment. I highly recommend Untapped NY and will most definitely book more tours with them.

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