NYC Underground Subway: Explore Hidden History

Uncover the hidden history of NYC’s underground subway system. Explore abandoned stations, discover hidden art installations, and learn about the birth of the subway through archival photos.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City Hall Park - You will learn about the creation of the very first NYC subway station while looking at visible remnants from City Hall park!
  • Brooklyn Bridge - We will see the Brooklyn at the beginning of the tour
  • The Municipal Building - Learn about the importance of this building in the creation of the NYC subway system!
  • **Union…
What's Included
  • Ear pieces provided to each guest for clear audio
  • Guided walking tour by a native New Yorker
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Metro Card (1 swipe)
Additional Information

Experience the incredible expanse of the largest underground transit network in the world, the lifeblood of the incessantly active city.

  • Encounter the nearly vanishing structures of the formerly bustling and now partially deserted Chambers Street station, dubbed as the ‘Downtown’s Grand Central’
  • Unearth the remaining traces of Union Square Station…
Location
200 Broadway
Broadway
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stephenfc3860ch
Jan 23, 2026
Great Ride! - Tour guide AJ is a fun, well informed NYC Subway system historian. His enthusiasm and energy keep the adventure moving like an Express!! Thank you, Stephen F. NYC
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Ctnolan
Jan 22, 2026
Full of info and most New Yorkers don’t know about our subway system - Pete was highly n knowledgeable, personable, and funny. I enjoyed my first Untapped tour and look forward to taking more interesting tours.
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Patricia_r
Jan 19, 2026
Fun NYC train facts! - There are a lot of stairs. But it was worth it. Our guide was funny and engaging. Learned so much about our transit system.
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Jenny_d
Jan 18, 2026
Great insights about NYC history and trains - Pete led an amazing tour of the subway system. He was super informative and kept us engaged for the two hour tour. A great tour for people who want to learn about NYC history and also for train enthusiasts.
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Rmeyermattos
Jan 17, 2026
Great tour - Pete took us into this amazing tour of the downtown subway. Very interesting view on the history of NYC. Really recommend this one.
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Lucygr263gz
Jan 10, 2026
Very enjoyable tour of the subway - Really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Pete was really knowledgeable and answer all our questions. It’s a little be different to the ‘normal’ tourist tour, and great to just slow down and actually look around and notice things you wouldn’t normally pay attention too. I’d highly recommend the tour of subways.
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Adventurer58081
Jan 10, 2026
Fun Ride Through Time - Fun tour...guide provided a wealth of information and offered multiple discussion points, which made for a very inclusive journey through the history of the underground. And catching a glimpse of the abandoned City Hall station was icing on the cake
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10harpers
Jan 10, 2026
Pete rocks - Pete was great! Incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and brought a great energy to the tour. About as interactive as it needed to be. 10/10 would do it again!
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Marthavlasitsm
Jan 5, 2026
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!!
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Chelsie_j
Jan 3, 2026
Great tour, guide Pete... - Great tour, guide Pete was very knowledgeable. Doable for all ages. Lots of tidbits about the subway you’d otherwise miss!
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).