NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour

Overview

Explore the world’s largest subway system, the beating heart of the city that never sleeps. On this guided NYC subway tour you will discover the fascinating beginnings of the NYC subway, and explore spaces even the most seasoned commuter might not know about.

- Explore City Hall Park as the birthplace of the NYC subway system
- Learn about the comically short route of the mythical “Subway before the Subway,” Alfred Ely Beach’s Pneumatic Transit System
- See the architectural ghosts of the now nearly forgotten, and partially abandoned, Chambers Street station then nicknamed the “Grand Central of Downtown”
- Use the 6 train as your own time machine as you ride through abandoned subway stations
- Discover the remnants of Union Station as you learn about a hidden art installation thousands of riders walk by everyday

Guests will need one MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap to enter the subway.

All the stops on this tour are in stations which are publicly accessible.

City: New York City

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $35.00

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
We provide ear pieces to each participants so guests can hear the guides perfectly, even from a distance while maintaining social distancing.

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 (158)

LizZ153

Nov 2022

We are longtime New Yorkers and really enjoyed this tour!!! We learned so much! AJ was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable, full of great stories and anecdotes, and I have an entirely different appreciation for the subway and how it contributed to the history of NYC. We definitely recommend this, is great for visitors or even just for our fellow NYCers! Thanks AJ!!!

Stephen_G

Nov 2022

Very good tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and funny Now I have to minimum character requirements

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so much for this review. Glad you enjoyed our Underground Subway Tour.

N7761IVdawnm

Oct 2022

Our group was running late and a bit flustered on arrival but Alexis was unflappable, and our tour was incredible. There was so much to learn, and she balanced humour, education, movement, and cultural relevance brilliantly. We learned so much, and our group ranged from genuine transit nerds to finance professionals, from tourists to locals- a whole spectrum! We will never look at transit - or NY - the same. A truly great time- thank you all!!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Amazing review and we thank you for leaving it. We will be sure to let Alexis know how much you loved it too. Take care!