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New York City Underground Subway Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.0 out of 10

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441 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore New York’s subway history with a native guide, from Chambers Street’s grand architecture to abandoned stations seen from the 6 train.

About this tour

Step beneath the streets to explore the history and hidden traces of the world’s largest subway system. On this New York City Underground Subway Walking Tour, a native New Yorker brings the city’s transit past to life with stories, archival images, and a ride through the network.

See the grand, weathered architecture of Chambers Street station, sometimes called the “Grand Central of Downtown,” and learn about remnants of Union Square Station and an art installation many riders pass without noticing. Ride the 6 train past abandoned stations, visible from the train, while archival photos reveal how the subway began. You’ll also hear about Alfred Ely Beach’s remarkably short-lived pneumatic transit system, an early experiment that came before the subway.

Earpieces help you hear the guide along the way. Bring a MetroCard for one swipe or use OMNY to enter the subway. Abandoned stations are not open to the public, so you’ll view them from the train. Join this New York City Underground Subway Walking Tour for a fresh perspective on the stories beneath the city streets.

Highlights

  • Spot the architectural remains of Chambers Street station
  • Uncover traces of Union Square Station and a hidden art installation
  • Ride the 6 train past abandoned stations
  • See archival photos tracing the subway’s origins
  • Hear the story of Alfred Ely Beach’s pneumatic transit system

What's included

Included

  • Guided walking tour with a native New Yorker
  • Earpieces for each guest

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • One MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap

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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 the guide holding an Untapped New York sign
  • A 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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.64 on Viator and 4.60 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.0.

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