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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Guests Love This Tour!

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

A fun experience I really enjoyed this fun experience. The guide was very knowledgeable about new york and the subway system. Well worth the money!

Coral K
6/06/2023
Peering into the Subway Excellent introduction to the subway system. Starting with the Fulton Center station, where the old and new collide. An excellent examination of the IRT Brooklyn Bridge station, and the adjacent BMT Chambers St station (somewhat worse for wear), and the mosaics along the IRT (which was part of the original subway), and a peak at the original City Hall station on the 6 loop. Best of all, the guide did not mind fielding questions from me, even whn I was trying to show that I knew something!

Charlie I
6/01/2023

Subway facts and surprises too Alexis gave a great and informative tour of the subway and history. She was personable and knowledgeable and knew so many little facts that we found so interesting.As native New Yorkers we spent a most pleasant morning learning about the history of the different subway lines.I would totally recommend this tour. Just enough history in 2 hours.

Hope E
5/31/2023
Thanks AJ AJ was very personable, knowledgeable and informative. We look forward to our next NYC walking tour with Untapped.

Sue M
5/21/2023

NYC Underground subway walking tour is a must-do! The tour was excellent. Our guide (I think her name was Alexis. Sorry – I am terrible with names) was engaging and she was a great storyteller. She knew so much about the topic of the subways and NYC in general. She could easily answer all questions from group members. She kept us together and safe while we were getting on and off subways. I would do the same tour again. It was fascinating. Thank you.

Barb
5/17/2023
Great Tour, Absolutely Recommend I greatly enjoyed the tour. Alexis was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and accommodating. It was fascinating to hear about the historical context and evolution of NYC’s subways, with plenty of (mostly) hidden sights that I would not have otherwise noticed or appreciated. Would absolutely recommend!

Chris D
4/30/2023

Great tour, would recommend We really enjoyed this tour, mostly because of our guide, AJ. Heâ€™s incredibly knowledgeable about NYC history, and provided great insight into how historical events and people contributed to the evolution of the NYC transit system.

MargieZMazurek
4/27/2023
Tour Good, Recommendation Stellar. I enjoyed the tour, and the guide was very knowledgeable. I especially want to thank her for her recommendation of the documentary NY77 The Coolest Year in Hell. Not sure how I missed this one, but it was fantastic.

Terry M
4/24/2023

Amazing Me and my granddaughter had done this as a last minute thing it was great! It was a good mix of history and exploring, It was so cool to ride the metro loop to see the abandoned city hall station!

jtamagna
4/13/2023
A brilliant and fascinating tour! Alexis led our tour and was extremely knowledgable and passionate about the subwayâ€™s history and points of interest. We covered so much ground during the 2 hours and learned a great deal!

mea98omp
3/23/2023

Great Experience Was a great tour and would definitely take another tour with this company after this experience. Our tour guide, AJ, was very insightful into the NYC subways. He used a lot of visuals into the history with his iPad. He came with a lot of enthusiasm and through in some jokes too.

Val C
3/23/2023

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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