---
title: Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 199
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 54
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 59 of 84 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/guided-private-underground-new-york-subway-tour/
---

# Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour

In our comparison: #59 of 84 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- 11 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €199 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: New York Tours by Gary
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 11 start times between 09:00 and 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.81 from 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 51 of 54.

- 5 stars: 48 (89%)
- 4 stars: 3 (6%)
- 3 stars: 2 (4%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Professional local guide for a group up to five MAXIMUM.

## Not included

- Entrance fees (the cost of one subway ride).
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Brooklyn Bridge** (30m) - 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.
2. **New York City Subway** (40m) - 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.
3. **Times Square** (20m) - 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.
4. **Astor Place** (10m) - Subway Station with gorgeous terra cotta work. Admission is paid at the beginning of the tour when we enter the system. TIMING IS APPROXIMATE.
5. **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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11 start times between 09:00 and 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers 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.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €199 | €100 |
| 4 | €199 | €50 |
| 6 | €199 | €33 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date.

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #59 of 84** | €199 per group | 2h 30m | 4.81 (54) | private |
| [Private Central Park Pedicab Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-central-park-pedicab-tour/?format=md) | €34 | 1h | 4.98 (7622) | private |
| [Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-tour-2/?format=md) | €295 | 2h | 4.97 (868) | private |
| ["The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/the-met-metropolitan-museum-of-art-exclusive-guided-tour/?format=md) | €120 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (961) | private |

Ranked #59 of 84 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €34 to €308, median €150; typical length 2h. 84 of 84 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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