NYC's Underground Subway Tour
Explore NYC subway history and see hidden stations with a local guide
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Explore NYC subway history and see hidden stations with a local guide
Discover what we've curated for you
2 hours
Guided walking tour, Earpieces
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.
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.
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
100% refund up to 24 hours prior to the start of your tour. Cancellations less than 24 hours before start may be rescheduled.
The tour starts outside of 200 Broadway, New York, NY 10038, on the southeast corner of Broadway and Fulton Street.
Visitors consistently rave about the exceptional tour guides here, particularly Richard, who leads several different walking tours including Grand Central Terminal, Gilded Age mansions, and Fifth Avenue experiences. People describe him as incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and engaging, with one reviewer noting he knew so much that guests didn't even have questions. The tours reveal hidden secrets and fascinating historical details that bring iconic NYC locations to life, and guides come prepared with visual aids and even hearing devices for elderly participants who need them. The variety of themed tours appeals to history buffs and casual tourists alike, from New Amsterdam colonial history to Gilded Age architecture. Justin, who created and leads the New Amsterdam tour, receives special praise for his depth of knowledge and passion for the subject. Other guides like Ro also get mentioned for keeping groups engaged throughout multi-hour walking experiences. Expect about 90 minutes to two hours of walking, but reviewers consistently say the time flies by thanks to intriguing stories and enthusiastic guides who handle questions graciously.
We did the secrets to Grand Central tour with Richard and it was such a wonderful tour. Richard is so incredibly knowledgeable about GCT that most of us didn't even have any questions. He was informative and knew his way around so well. Highly recommend and would definitely take another tour with Richard.
P F
January 9, 2026
We did the secrets to Grand Central tour with Richard and it was such a wonderful tour. Richard is so incredibly knowledgeable about GCT that most of us didn't even have any questions. He was informative and knew his way around so well. Highly recommend and would definitely take another tour with Richard.
P F
January 9, 2026