Take a ride through the surprising history of New York's subway on a guided walking tour. Use the 6 train to see spaces even seasoned commuters miss and hear the stories behind them.

See the architectural ghosts of Chambers Street station
Discover hidden art and remnants at Union Square
Ride the 6 train past abandoned stations, including City Hall
Explore the subway's origins through archival photos
Learn about Alfred Ely Beach's pneumatic transit experiment

What's Included

Guided walking tour in English
Earpieces provided to each guest

Things to know

You will need one MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap to enter the subway. This tour is not ADA accessible. Abandoned stations are viewed from the train; no public access is permitted.

FAQs

How long is the tour?
This tour is 2 hours long

How strenuous is this tour?
This tour is easy and most people can participate

Is this tour ADA accessible?
This tour is not ADA accessible as subway stations visited are not ADA accessible

Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?
This tour is mostly indoors

Who will be our guide?
One of our licensed New York tour guides, always a local New Yorker

Where does the tour end?
The tour ends at the Municipal Building, by City Hall Park

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