Discover Hidden Subway Secrets Below Manhattan - Private

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New York City, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

New York City’s subway secrets are often hiding in plain sight, but you need to know where to find them. On this private tour, explore the busy transit system beneath Lower Manhattan—but don’t stop at just taking trains from place to place. Find abandoned stations, learn about deep stations that have been flooded, wine cellars beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, and more. A fun tour with a difference.

Avoid the risk of getting lost in the busy network by going with a guide
Receive personalized attention on a private tour
Ideal for first-time or repeat visitors to New York City
Don't worry about missing a word with provided audio ear pieces ;

What's Included

Ear pieces are provided, ensuring everyone hears perfectly.
Subway fare included on your private tour!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

One Battery Park Plaza, 1 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004, USA
Please meet outside the Starbucks located at One Battery Park Plaza on State Street

End point

World Trade Center, New York, NY, USA
The tour will end at the WTC in Lower Manhattan

Itinerary

New York City

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking up and down steps
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 33 reviews

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Great Tour of an Under-Appreciated Part of NYC

Jed_B, Apr 2025

Our guide was truly an expert at the NYC subway system and its fascinating history. He took us to many interesting stops and never missed an opportunity to point out a fascinating detail that would otherwise have been missed by both tourist and commuter alike. At one point, he took us outside of a subway car with a flashlight in order to better show us the interior of an abandoned station. Skip the by-the-books tour and take one that truly looks at the history of NYC from a unique perspective.

Great tour! We had the best time!!

Jessica_F, Mar 2025

We've never ridden the subway in NYC and we were very nervous about trying it on our own. We had the best time on this tour! We learned so many fun facts and feel like we could confidently explore on our own now! Great tour for families!

Mom’s birthday trip!

Elaine_G, Oct 2024

Our tour guide was wonderful! He was so knowledgeable about the subway and shared so many historical facts with us. We were most excited to see the abandoned stations of South Ferry and City Hall!

Amazing experience!

Margaret_F, Feb 2022

The amount of abandoned underground stations was amazing! Plus I never understood the complexity of the NY subway before, and how it ties to the history. Rayn did an incredible job of explaining and answering all our questions (which were many).

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