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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $35.00

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Tue 19 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)

Venture62476936527

Oct 2019

The tour was great, my friends and myself enjoyed it very much. I was great to learn the history of the subway and the amazing architecture. Our guide Heather was very knowledgeable and fun. She was great in explaining and pointing out the little details that you would normally overlook. I know the next time I ride the subway I will definitely see more.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed this experience

LawrenceH835

Oct 2019

Superb tour of NYC subways. Justin’s knowledge of the subways was encyclopedic and entertaining. Listening devices provided also made it enjoyable for the hearing challenged. Would recommend highly

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you very much!

Jamyankee

Oct 2019

i took the subway 6 line for 12 years in the 80's & 90's and she provided insight that was very cool. Things that were right in my face, so many objects and that i just took for granted were explained.. I reluctantly already knew about the abandoned station at worth street from my much dumber adolescent years of wanting to be a famous graffiti artist. I am sure my Tags at that station as well as the 18th street station are long gone but it was fun remembering a long time gone.. Thank you

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you very much for reviewing our Underground Tour of the NYC Subway! Really appreciate you taking the time to do so, thank you again