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NYC Underground Subway: Explore Hidden History
4.6
329 Ratings
New York
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.
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!
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- 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
What's Included
- Ear pieces provided to each guest for clear audio
- Guided walking tour by a native New Yorker
- 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)
- 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…
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 and become privy to a concealed art piece that is unknowingly passed by thousands of passengers every single day
- Make the number 6 train your personal time-traveling device as it carries you past deserted subway stations unbeknownst to even the most travelled NYC commuters
- Delve into the history of the NYC subway system with extraordinary archival photographs not accessible to the general public
- Understand the amusingly brief route of the legendary ‘Subway prior to the Subway,’ Alfred Ely Beach’s Pneumatic Transit System
Attendees are required to either swipe one MetroCard or tap an OMNY to get into the subway.
Please be aware that despite providing a glimpse of deserted subway stations from the train, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) decidedly denies public entry into these stations under any given situation.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(329 Ratings)
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Connie_s
Jun 19, 2025
Hidden subway history - Very interesting and A J. was knowledgeable and friendly. He took us all over without missing a beat. Even though we're locals we enjoyed learning the hidden history.
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Deandra_b
May 24, 2025
Absolutely Fascinating! - Let me caveat this review by stating I am a transportation geek. So I found the tour fascinating! If you’ve ever wondered why the NYC subway system is so huge and complex, take this tour! AJ explained it all in detail! Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, he managed to keep our group together as we navigated multiple stations and trains. The tour is well paced, but covers a ton of information! If you are looking for something a little different to better understand some of New York’s history, take this tour. And yes, you will see that traffic has ALWAYS been bad here!
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Beth_s
May 21, 2025
Deeper-cut NYC experience - This was so much fun, really glad I did it. I was looking for a “deeper cut” NYC experience and this was fantastic. Tour operator was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly loved sharing his interesting insights with our group. Totally worth doing, highly recommend.
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Imh23
May 18, 2025
Great tour of nyc subway system! - Our tour guide, Rayn, was fantastic. He is very personable and made the whole group feel a part of the tour. It was clear that the NYC subway system is a passion for Rayn and his energy for the topic was infectious. The tour included history, art, information about the transit system itself, and nyc. It was a perfect blend to keep the whole thing engaging. Hopping from train to train and station to station was fun. We all gained a new appreciation for the marvel of the nyc transit system. Definitely recommended.
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22ronit
May 18, 2025
Would do it again! - We had an amazing time! So much great info and attention to little things one would never pay attention to. We especially appreciated the headphone so we wouldn’t miss a thing!
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W8618gopeters
May 12, 2025
Great subway tour - Great tour and informative. Cullen was a great tour guide with lots of interesting info. It was a nice family experience. Highly recommend!
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Davidl15352
May 8, 2025
Great lessons on the subway system of NYC - We learned so much on this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared many details. It was busy, going from station to station, looking at structure, art, placement. Even showing us old stations from the windows as we passed by. It was fascinating. Enjoyed it so much.
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Janice
May 8, 2025
NYC Underground Subway Tour SO interesting and fun! - A.J. Was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We love riding the subways when we’re in NYC. We learned a lot. Also, the one ear listening piece worked great and was comfortable.
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John
Apr 26, 2025
Great learning experience! - Really interesting! Justin really knows his stuff, took us to a bunch of train stations and gave us lots of info on history, shows us hidden platforms and even hidden stations, it was great to learn more about the subway and its history.
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Marieke
May 2, 2025
Fun facts about downtown New York - Very nice, lots of facts about downtown New York, history and of course the subway. Sometimes a lot of noise while searching the subway platform. Definitely recommend for please want to see something else from New York.
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