New York Subway Hidden History Walking Tour

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.

Meeting Point

200 Broadway

200 Broadway, New York, NY 10038, USA

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.

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:

• Metro Card (1 swipe)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

City Hall Park

43 Park Row, City Hall, New York City, 10038-1508, New York

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

15 minutes

Brooklyn Bridge

New York City, 10038, New York

We will see the Brooklyn at the beginning of the tour

Pass by without stopping

The Municipal Building

Chambers and Centre streets, , New York City, 10007-1602, New York

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

10 minutes

Union Square

14th-17th Street, New York City, 10003, New York

Explore the Union Square subway station and its surprising Art installation

10 minutes