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

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $35.00

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Wed 20 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)

fatyth

Feb 2020

My adult daughter and I took a tour of the NYC subway and it was very insightful. This tour was very interesting and will leave you seeing the NYC subway from its inception until now. Got a chance to see some of the old stations which are still present but no longer used, like the one at City Hall, which you would never know existed. Thoroughly enjoyed the history behind the NYC subway.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice review. Glad you and your daughter enjoyed the experience. Be well!

S2231WQrobertar

Feb 2020

Heather was a fabulous guide through the subway tour! She was enthusiastic as well as knowledgeable. This was a fun, interesting look at something I thought I knew. From the information Heather gave us to the ride through the ghost station to the turnaround at the "end of the line" this was a great afternoon!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Heather is definitely amazing. We are happy to work with her. I'm glad you see the NYC subway with new eyes. Many thanks for the review!

890karenp

Feb 2020

Had a fascinating afternoon riding the subway with Jeremy. Enthusiastic and full of interesting stories and facts about the history, architecture and artwork of the subway. We will never look at it in the same way again. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Awesome! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Jeremy. Safe travels and be well!