NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: City Hall Park, 43 Park Row City Hall, New York City, NY 10038-1508
You will learn about the creation of the very first NYC subway station while looking at visible remnants from City Hall park!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, NY 10038
We will see the Brooklyn at the beginning of the tour
Stop At: The Municipal Building, Chambers and Centre streets, New York City, NY 10007-1602
Learn about the importance of this building in the creation of the NYC subway system!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Union Square, 14th-17th Street (Broadway and Park), New York City, NY 10001
Explore the Union Square subway station and its surprising Art installation
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: 200 Broadway, New York, NY 10038, USA
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.