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)

lindygracev

Nov 2023

Alexis was fun & engaging. Really enjoyed her tour and learning more about the subway, art, & history. Great for tourists and locals to stop and notice.

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Thank you so much and we agree, these tours are designed for both tourists and locals to take a moment and appreciate the amazing city around them. Be well!

sunrisic

Nov 2023

The guide was very excited and devoted to its job, he has given a bunch of different info from the history of the NYC subway that I wasn't aware of, and we had a real trip of active and abandoned stations of the subway. Worthy excursion for the whole family!

Response from Host

Nov 2023

What an amazing review and I wholeheartedly thank you for it. Glad you enjoyed your tour and felt the enthusiasm that our guide AJ has for the subway. He truly loves it!

Kaye B

Nov 2023

AJ was fantastic! Super knowledgeable, and made the tour fun & engaging. He's clearly passionate about the NYC subway and public transit in general! It was so fun to learn more about the incredible system running under our feet.

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Thank you so much for this review Kaye and we'll be sure to share it with AJ, he is definitely passionate about the subways. Take good care!

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