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)

V2463PYss

Jan 2020

Very informative tour of the NYC subway. Bonus points for providing us with a very learned (Masters educated in Architecture) tour guide. Even though I live locally, there were new things to discover and explore about the subway. I now have a new and different appreciation for the NYC subway. Thanks for the memories.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Awesome review! Thanks for it. We're happy you had a wonderful experience and look at the NYC subway in a different light now. Be well.

TravelerWithOpinions

Dec 2019

What a great way to learn more about a part of NYC's history. Our guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and very interesting. She helped us "see" life in lower Manhattan across the past ~120 years. Great way to spend an afternoon - especially on a cold and/or rainy day.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thank you for review and so glad you enjoyed our tour! I agree, it is a perfect tour for this time of year. Be well.

gnpo

Dec 2019

Did the NYC subway tour with Justin and I have to say it was fascinating . He kept the info coming, was never dull, kept us out of the cold and even the trains cooperated and we didn’t have long to wait. Would highly recommend this if you’re in NYC and have exhausted all the usual touristy things to do.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Very glad you enjoyed the tour and thanks for your review. It is always my pleasure to lead it. Be well!