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NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour

4.6(383)New YorkFree cancellation

About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

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

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Metro Card (1 swipe)

    Itinerary

    1. You will learn about the creation of the very first NYC subway station while looking at visible remnants from City Hall park!

      15 minutesAdmission free

    2. Brooklyn Bridge

      We will see the Brooklyn at the beginning of the tour

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    3. David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building

      Learn about the importance of this building in the creation of the NYC subway system!

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Union Square

      Explore the Union Square subway station and its surprising Art installation

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    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.

    The map shows New York. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Untapped New York
    Product code
    26697P10

    Customer reviews

    4.6 · 383 reviews
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