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Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour

4.8 · 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ New York Operated by New York Tours by Gary Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
11 start times between 09:00 and 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €199 per group.

Included and not included

  • Professional local guide for a group up to five MAXIMUM.
  • Entrance fees (the cost of one subway ride).
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
54 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 51 of 54

Star breakdown of all 54 ratings

5 stars
48 · 89%
4 stars
3 · 6%
3 stars
2 · 4%
2 stars
1 · 2%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
11 start times between 09:00 and 14:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
New York Tours by Gary; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

This private tour will completely demystify New York's famous subway system. and give you the secret history and inside story of the creation of the original 1904 subway line and how it grew into one of the most extensive transportation 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.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A small amount of walking is involved and there are some stairs

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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