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New York City Underground Subway Walking Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10
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9 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore forgotten stations, hidden subway art, and New York transit history on a guided walk with a native New Yorker.
About this tour
Beneath New York City’s busy streets, the subway holds traces of forgotten stations, hidden art, and ambitious experiments in urban travel. On this New York City Underground Subway Walking Tour, a native New Yorker guides you through the stories behind the system and the places most riders pass without noticing.
See the architectural remains of Chambers Street station, once nicknamed the “Grand Central of Downtown,” and look for remnants of Union Square Station alongside a hidden art installation. Then ride the 6 train past abandoned stations, viewing them from the train; the MTA does not permit public access inside. Archival photographs bring the subway’s early history to life, while the tale of Alfred Ely Beach’s comically short pneumatic transit system reveals a curious chapter from before the subway era.
The 120-minute guided walk meets outside 200 Broadway, near the Fulton Center entrance. Bring a MetroCard for one swipe or use OMNY to enter the subway. Join this New York City Underground Subway Walking Tour to see the city’s transit history in a new light.
Highlights
- Explore the architectural remains of Chambers Street station
- Spot remnants of Union Square Station and a hidden art installation
- Ride the 6 train past abandoned stations
- Trace the subway’s origins with archival photos
- Hear the story of Alfred Ely Beach’s pneumatic transit system
What's included
Included
- Guided walking tour with a native New Yorker
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap for subway entry
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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4.11 / 5 · 9 reviews
Important information
- Meet outside 200 Broadway, New York, NY 10038, at the southeast corner of Broadway and Fulton Street, by the Fulton Center entrance
- Look for your guide holding an Untapped New York sign
- One MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap is required to enter the subway
- Abandoned stations are viewed from the train; the MTA does not allow public access inside them
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- Service animals are allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 120 minutes.
What language is the tour in?
A live guide leads the tour in English.
Is subway fare included?
No. You need one MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap to enter the subway.
Can we enter the abandoned stations?
No. You can view abandoned stations from the train, but the MTA does not allow public access inside them.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet outside 200 Broadway at the southeast corner of Broadway and Fulton Street, by the Fulton Center entrance. Look for an Untapped New York sign.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.11 from 9 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
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- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.6.
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