Tour Highlights

Discover abandoned stations (still hiding in plain sight) built by competing subway companies
Learn why New York needed the subway, how it was financed and constructed, and the unique features that set it apart from every other system in the world
Step back in time inside Brooklyn’s first subway station, built in 1908 when Brooklyn joined the NYC Subway system
Hear the story of one of the oldest railroad tunnels in the world—built decades before the subway—and visit the highest elevated station outside of China
Experience the newest subway cars and the oldest still in service
Moonwalk (if you dare!) on the platform where Michael Jackson filmed Bad

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Guests Love This Tour:

Great tour! Rayn knows so much. It’s really incredible to learn about all the history and details that you miss every day in the subways!

Max H
7/20/2022

Fascinating tour, not just for NYC visitors! Rayn is a fantastic tour guide, able to balance the complicated logistics of navigating through the MTA’s weekend schedules while giving us a fact-filled tour. I’ve been an NYC resident for years and still learned so much. Highly recommend!

Mag L
7/17/2022
BROOKLYN SUBWAY STATIONS Interesting and informative tour of Brooklyn subway stations..both active and hidden. Rayn is an expert on the history of the NYC subways both in Brooklyn and throughout the city

janicemcguire
7/10/2022

Discover Brooklyn Subway History Overall a great Brooklyn subway tour, very knowledgeable tour guide Rayn was so sweet to answer all of our questions. Definitely would recommend!

iana_loveyou
7/08/2022
Great And Detailed Brooklyn Subway Tour Rayn is extremely knowledgeable about the subway system, having previously worked for the MTA. He is also an engaging speaker, making him the ideal tour guide. The best part of the tour (in my opinion) is looking down from the Smith-9 St station to the Gowanus Canal. You also ride many different train lines including the 4/5, D, G, F, and R, representing all three former subway companies, the IRT, BMT, and IND. You see some abandoned stations and tunnels, including Nevins St lower level. I look forward to joining another one of Rayn’s tours!

Zachary L
7/01/2022

Perfect city adventure for having fun while learning a ton This is an excellent tour and a great experience for both locals and visitors alike. As a lifelong Brooklynite, I learned a ton about the subway, the city, and the role of public infrastructure in our ever-changing society. Our tour guide, Rayn, did a fantastic job — he was engaging, informative, and fun. His extensive and insightful knowledge really shined through as he adapted the route in real-time to the train schedule and participant questions/interests. My friends and I didn’t want the tour to end and will definitely be looking to join more of Rayn’s tours in the future.

T C
7/01/2022
Intriguing subway tour with Rayn — 5 stars! The Brooklyn subway tour was super informative and interesting, even for a local. Rayn was a great guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and very interactive with the whole group. I recommend.

Jayden Duran
7/01/2022

About This Tour:

Join us for the Brooklyn edition of our popular NYC Underground Subway tour!

Brooklyn is New York’s most populous borough, and its transit history is every bit as fascinating as Manhattan’s. Here, the subway’s growth connected neighborhoods, spurred development, and demanded engineering feats and quirks found nowhere else in the world.

This tour doesn’t just offer a history lesson—it’s a chance to experience the subway as a living system. We’ll uncover surprising stories of how the subway works, why it was built, and how politics, design, and engineering combined to create the system we ride today.

By the end of the tour, you’ll see the trains, tunnels, and stations you pass through every day in a completely new light.

Important Things to Know:

One MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap is required to enter the subway (not included).

Earpieces are provided so you can hear your guide clearly, even in busy stations

Expect stairs, crowds, and noise—this is an authentic subway tour!

Seating is limited; wear comfortable shoes

This tour only visits areas open to the public (no restricted access)

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