expedia
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback
One of the original stations just after opening. This achievement is great and so important that there were postcards of various stations.
There is a very important story in this piece of art.
An amazing network of caverns under the city.
Near where I live, over 115 years ago and that is my line, the original line, being built.
There is a story here believe it or not as well and there is art all over the system.

Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour

By New York Tours by Gary
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $257 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
See tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

This private tour will completely demystify New York's famous subway system. and give you the secret history and inside storey of the creation of the original 1904 subway line and how it grew into one of the most extensive transport systems in the world. All the art, all the history, all the technical breakthroughs, all the “whys” and all the shenanigans that went into this spectacular achievement. This is a unique experience for visitors and locals alike. The tour is approximately 2.5-hours. 

Please read the activity details for more information.

Activity location

  • Brooklyn Bridge
    • 10038, New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 Centre St
    • 1 Centre Street
    • 10007, New York, New York, United States

Check availability

Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $257.33 x 1 TravellerCA $257.33
Total
Price is CA $257.33

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional local guide for a group up to five MAXIMUM.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees (the cost of one subway ride).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Price shown is per group
  • A small amount of walking is involved and there are some stairs
  • We DO NOT enter the tunnels. We view the City Hall Station from the safety of the train. We do not do anything illegal. We visit areas that are open to the public but, in some cases, overlooked.

Activity itinerary

Brooklyn Bridge
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The subway station, not the bridge. It is here, out side the station, were we get a bulk of the history. We enter the system here and it is here where the admission is paid. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.
New York City Subway
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
We ride the original route and see the most beautiful abandoned station in the world. We will stop at Astor Place, then Grand Central Station and switch to the Shuttle to Times Square. Admission is paid one time only when we enter the system. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.
Times Square
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The subway station, how it became the most important station in the system as well as the several million dollars worth of art installed there. Admission is paid when you enter the system at the beginning of the tour. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.
Astor Place
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Subway Station with gorgeous terra cotta work. Admission is paid at the beginning of the tour when we enter the system. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.
Grand Central Terminal
  • 25m
How Grand Central Terminal Came to be, the prior 2 stations, how and why we almost lost the Terminal and the drastic steps to save it and renovate it. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBrooklyn Bridge
    • 10038, New York City, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1 Centre St
    • 1 Centre Street
    • 10007, New York, New York, United States

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore New York City your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food, or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in New York City

With so many things to do in New York City, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours, and activities in New York City. Families, couples, and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in New York City to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.