NYC Underground Subway Private Walking Tour
- Live Guide
- Instant Confirmation
- Private Tour
- E-Ticket
- 2 hr
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.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Untapped New York
Pass By: Woolworth Building
We meet at the foot of what was once the world's tallest building
Stop At: 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!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: New York City Hall
We will see New York City Hall from City Hall Park and discuss its importance in the creation of the NYC Subway system
Stop At: Brooklyn Bridge
We will see the Brooklyn at the beginning of the tour
Pass By: Tweed Courthouse
We will walk by the famous Tweed Courthouse
Stop At: The Municipal Building
Learn about the importance of this building in the creation of the NYC subway system!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Union Square
Explore the 14th St Union Square Subway Station
Duration: 5 minutes
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We will most most of our time riding the 6 train while learning about subway history!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
