NYC Underground Subway: Explore Hidden History

Uncover the hidden history of NYC’s underground subway system. Explore abandoned stations, discover hidden art installations, and learn about the birth of the subway through archival photos.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Ear pieces provided to each guest for clear audio
  • Guided walking tour by a native New Yorker
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Metro Card (1 swipe)
Additional Information

Experience the incredible expanse of the largest underground transit network in the world, the lifeblood of the incessantly active city.

  • Encounter the nearly vanishing structures of the formerly bustling and now partially deserted Chambers Street station, dubbed as the ‘Downtown’s Grand Central’
  • Unearth the remaining traces of Union Square Station…
Location
200 Broadway
Broadway
The tour meets outside 200 Broadway, New York, NY 10038 on the southeast corner of Broadway and Fulton Street right outside of the entrance to the Fulton Center. Your guide will hold an "Untapped New York" sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Davidvs286yl
May 10, 2026
Great untapped subway history tour - Ajay knew his stuff. Enthusiastic and sought questions often. Very informative tour.
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Karen_l
Mar 26, 2026
Great Tour - Booked tour as quite interested in the history of the New York subway system. Pete was not only extremely knowledgable but also engaging and passionate about the topic. Very interesting tour with the right mix of information and travel to a few different subway stations. Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and general chat about the New York subway. Really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it.
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G2000aueileenp
Mar 21, 2026
Great tour! - This was a great tour! Pete was friendly, answered any & all questions & shared his knowledge & passion for the NYC subway system. Highly recommend doing it
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Bonniep884
Mar 21, 2026
Great - Great! Pete was very informative.
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310bernitas
Mar 15, 2026
Subway tour was wonderful! - The guide was great and the tour was fun and interesting. Highly recommend!
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Brichards2016
Feb 21, 2026
NYC Train Education - He was very cool, Pete, he was very informative and my son who knows a lot about subway was impressed, yes, I was.
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Stephenfc3860ch
Jan 23, 2026
Great Ride! - Tour guide AJ is a fun, well informed NYC Subway system historian. His enthusiasm and energy keep the adventure moving like an Express!! Thank you, Stephen F. NYC
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Ctnolan
Jan 22, 2026
Full of info and most New Yorkers don’t know about our subway system - Pete was highly n knowledgeable, personable, and funny. I enjoyed my first Untapped tour and look forward to taking more interesting tours.
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Patricia_r
Jan 19, 2026
Fun NYC train facts! - There are a lot of stairs. But it was worth it. Our guide was funny and engaging. Learned so much about our transit system.
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Nizza-la-bella54
Apr 19, 2026
Very interesting - The New York subway is ultra fast and allows you to move very easily anywhere in the city. Very practical!
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From $39
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).