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

Mon 23 Feb

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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)

annn754

Nov 2023

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the subway, great to see things that you wouldn’t notice normally when passing through the stations Well worth the money

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Awesome! We're glad you thought it was worth the money and appreciate the review. Be well!

Canadatom1

Nov 2023

We have been travelling on the NYC subway system for nearly 40 years. However with this tour we learned a few things that we were not familiar with. Our tour guide was personable, knowledgeable & had a good insight into the politics of the city. We had a very pleasant two hours with her.

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this amazing review. We really appreciate it and we're glad you enjoyed your Underground Subway tour with us. Please take good care!

647kaleighp

Nov 2023

We didn’t know there was so much to know about the subway! Alexis was a fantastic guide, full of fun facts and historical information. We appreciated the booklet of pictures she had to add to the information she told us. Overall it was an awesome experience!

Response from Host

Nov 2023

So great to hear! Alexis is a fantastic guide and we are glad she's with us and we're equally glad you enjoyed your experience on the Underground Subway Tour with her. Be well!

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