New York City Underground Subway Walking Tour including Union Square and City Hall Park
by Untapped New York
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This two-hour walking tour in New York City focuses on the underground subway system, including stops at Union Square and City Hall Park. The tour begins near the Brooklyn Bridge with an introduction to the area. It then moves to City Hall Park, where participants spend about fifteen minutes examining visible remains of the city’s first subway station. Next, the group walks to the Municipal Building for a ten-minute stop to learn about its role in the subway’s development. The tour continues to Union Square Station, where guests spend ten minutes exploring the subway station and viewing a little-known art installation located there. After the walking portion, participants ride the 6 train through parts of the subway system, passing several abandoned stations visible from the train but not open to the public. Archival photos are shown during the tour, including images of Alfred Ely Beach’s Pneumatic Transit System, an early short subway route. Each guest must have a MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap to enter the subway. Ear pieces are provided so everyone can hear the guide clearly during the walking sections. The guide is a native New Yorker who provides detailed information on the subway’s history and infrastructure throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
City Hall Park
Participants learn about the creation of New York City’s first subway station while viewing visible remains in City Hall Park.
15 min
Brooklyn Bridge
The tour begins with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge before proceeding to other stops.
The Municipal Building
The guide explains the significance of the Municipal Building in the development of the NYC subway system.
10 min
Union Square
Guests explore the Union Square subway station and observe a hidden art installation located there.
10 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New York City Underground Subway Walking Tour including Union Square and City Hall Park
by Untapped New York
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$78Overview
This two-hour walking tour in New York City focuses on the underground subway system, including stops at Union Square and City Hall Park. The tour begins near the Brooklyn Bridge with an introduction to the area. It then moves to City Hall Park, where participants spend about fifteen minutes examining visible remains of the city’s first subway station. Next, the group walks to the Municipal Building for a ten-minute stop to learn about its role in the subway’s development. The tour continues to Union Square Station, where guests spend ten minutes exploring the subway station and viewing a little-known art installation located there. After the walking portion, participants ride the 6 train through parts of the subway system, passing several abandoned stations visible from the train but not open to the public. Archival photos are shown during the tour, including images of Alfred Ely Beach’s Pneumatic Transit System, an early short subway route. Each guest must have a MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap to enter the subway. Ear pieces are provided so everyone can hear the guide clearly during the walking sections. The guide is a native New Yorker who provides detailed information on the subway’s history and infrastructure throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
City Hall Park
Participants learn about the creation of New York City’s first subway station while viewing visible remains in City Hall Park.
15 min
Brooklyn Bridge
The tour begins with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge before proceeding to other stops.
The Municipal Building
The guide explains the significance of the Municipal Building in the development of the NYC subway system.
10 min
Union Square
Guests explore the Union Square subway station and observe a hidden art installation located there.
10 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.