Take an underground trip through New York City history on this walking tour of the subway system. Your guide will describe the origins and lore of the city's underground transit while showing you overlooked corners, hidden art installations, and remnants of lost architectural wonders. The tour takes place in publicly accessible stations, so you'll need to pay subway fare to enter.

Start your tour above ground at City Hall Park, and enjoy views of Brooklyn Bridge
Discover the history of the pre-subway Pneumatic Transit System
Learn the secrets of the subways from a local
Ride the 6 train through abandoned stations

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!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brooklyn Bridge

We will see the Brooklyn at the beginning of the tour
• Admission Ticket Free

The Municipal Building

Learn about the importance of this building in the creation of the NYC subway system!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Union Square

Explore the Union Square subway station and its surprising Art installation
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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

Include

Guided walking tour with a native New Yorker!
Ear pieces provided to each guests ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly

Exclude

Gratuities
Metro Card (1 swipe)