Tour Highlights

See the architectural ghosts of the nearly forgotten and partially abandoned, Chambers Street station then 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

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train operator smiling through subway window

guide pointing at IRT sign in NYC subway

guastavino ceiling above subway entrance

guide pointing at mosaic wall in subway station

guests taking pictures of art installation in subway

Guests Love This Tour!

Subway history Subway tour with Peter was wonderful! Learned lots!!! I look forward to more Untapped NY tours. Ran smoothly with lots of fascinating details revealed!!

martha vlasits m
1/05/2026

Subway Tour Really neat experience that delved into the fascinating history of the subway as we explored several stations. Pete was an awesome tour guide. Highly recommend this.

Denise Y
11/22/2025
November 2025 tour with Pete I had a great afternoon exploring the subway with Pete and a small group. He provided excellent facts and told the story of the subway’s origins. We got to see hidden details and views of abandoned stations I never noticed before. I highly recommend this tour!

Gabriel A
11/22/2025

Métro de New-York New-York se visite de deux façons selon moi, à pied et en métro ! s’armer de patience car il y a beaucoup de lignes cela n’est pas toujours evident, il faut bien faire attention à la direction choisie.

K.L.D
11/21/2025
Great Learning Experience for Families/Teenagers We took this tour with our teenage sons for my husband’s birthday trip to NYC. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and we learned a lot and had fun. We especially enjoyed checking out some of the abandoned stations and looking at beautiful tile mosaics and other decorative station elements from the early 20th century. Highly recommend!

Mary D
11/08/2025

Very interesting and worth knowing tour Very interesting tour. It was a bit hard for us to find the meeting place, but that worked out well. In a small group we were informed about the historical background of public transport and today’s metro. The guide also had pictures on the tablet. The tour then went over some subway stations with interesting information about each. The tour was in English.

Christoph H
10/30/2025
NY Subway Tour Such an enjoyable tour of the metro system. We saw and experienced things we would have otherwise missed, the highlights of which included abandoned stations.

Jason W
10/24/2025

Great tour! Great and unique tour of a central but overlooked part of any NYC visit! Richard was very knowledgeable and helpful, pointing out all the cool and interesting details about the subway system!

Devora N
9/28/2025
Underground SubwayArt This is the fourth tour I have done and there’s always something new I found out even though I have been a NYC resident for over 50 years! Excellent guides (Thanks Justin on this one) and a very reasonable price for two hours of info and entertainment. Mike

Michael B
9/22/2025

Fun and culturally enriching! Our guide Rayn was beyond knowledgeable and a great story teller. My wife and I live in Manhattan and really enjoyed learning more about the vast network of tunnels right beneath our feet. I highly recommend this tour!

Steve M
9/07/2025
Great Subway Tour! Rayn was an excellent tour guide. Super-informed and entertaining. We learned a lot about the history of the NYC subway system. Very interesting and fun tour.

Ellen S
7/19/2025

Great tour of nyc subway system! Our tour guide, Rayn, was fantastic. He is very personable and made the whole group feel a part of the tour. It was clear that the NYC subway system is a passion for Rayn and his energy for the topic was infectious. The tour included history, art, information about the transit system itself, and nyc. It was a perfect blend to keep the whole thing engaging. Hopping from train to train and station to station was fun. We all gained a new appreciation for the marvel of the nyc transit system. Definitely recommended.

Ingrid H
5/18/2025
Would do it again! We had an amazing time! So much great info and attention to little things one would never pay attention to. We especially appreciated the headphone so we wouldn�t miss a thing!

Roni T
5/18/2025

Great subway tour Great tour and informative. Cullen was a great tour guide with lots of interesting info. It was a nice family experience. Highly recommend!

Peter S
5/12/2025
Great lessons on the subway system of NYC We learned so much on this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared many details. It was busy, going from station to station, looking at structure, art, placement. Even showing us old stations from the windows as we passed by. It was fascinating. Enjoyed it so much.

David L
5/08/2025

NYC Underground Subway Tour SO interesting and fun! A.J. Was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We love riding the subways when we�re in NYC. We learned a lot. Also, the one ear listening piece worked great and was comfortable.

jdavis4363
5/08/2025
Fun facts about downtown New York Very nice, lots of facts about downtown New York, history and of course the subway. Sometimes a lot of noise while searching the subway platform. Definitely recommend for please want to see something else from New York.

Marieke B
5/02/2025

Good Introduction to the NYC Subway System Enjoyed this tour very much! A.J. was our most knowledgeable guide. He arrived and ended on time, and he shared lots of info through words & photos. I learned how the subway system came into being and something about how it has continued until today. We entered at the Fletcher Center and the rest of the tour was moving to and from maybe 5-6 stations, ending with the 6 train turn-around in a very special place not to be named… 🙂 Also, I personally love subway art, so seeing that in the stations we stopped in was very enjoyable. This is not going to give you a ride advisory of the existing NYC subway system, but it’s a good way to learn the basics.

Aleisa M
4/21/2025
So good, do it early in your NY City visit So informative, so much fun. Rayn was so candid, it was like getting around the subway with one of my friends. We also accidentally learned all we needed to know about how to get around New York!

Greg L
2/22/2025

Digging the underground The guide was enthusiastic, extremely informative, and added just the right accent. We will be going with him on another tour.

Eric H
6/06/2023

About This Tour:

Explore the world’s largest subway system, the beating heart of the city that never sleeps. On this guided New York subway walking tour you will discover the fascinating beginnings of the New York City subway, and explore spaces even the most seasoned commuter might not know about. We will discover the story of the very first subway which was built illegally under the cover of night and many other surprising stories. Using the 6 train as our own ten-car time machine, we will also ride through and see abandoned stations that riders unknowingly pass by everyday, including the famed City Hall Station. The subway tour will end in what was meant to be the “Grand Central of Downtown” and see the stunning Guastavino tiles on the outside of the subway stop and Municipal building.

Please note the abandoned subway stations we will peek at will be observed from the safety of the subway cars! The trains don’t stop inside these stations and accessing them by foot would be illegal.

Guests will need one MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap to enter the subway.

Ear pieces are provided to each guests, ensuring everyone hears the guide perfectly, even from a distance!

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