New York City Underground Tours at a glance
- Our pick: New York: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Catacombs by Candlelight, US$ 38 per person (1h 30m, 4.65★ · 2,958).
- Top rated: NYC Subway History Tour: 1904 Line & Hidden Stations, US$ 220 per group (2h 30m, 4.82★ · 55).
- Also recommended: NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour: Abandoned 6 Train Stations, US$ 39 per person (2h, 4.64★ · 385).
With 100+ reviews: 2 of 3.
Of the 3 options: 3 with live guides in English, 3 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 2 kid-friendly, 1 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
New York City Underground Tours
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New York: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Catacombs by Candlelight Tour the sealed catacombs beneath St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in lower Manhattan. See bishops' tombs, walled cemeteries, and 200 years of Catholic history. Professional guide included. Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.65 (2,958 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour: Abandoned 6 Train Stations Tour hidden NYC subway history with a native guide: Chambers Street architecture, Union Square art, abandoned stations, wireless earpieces included. Wed–Sat · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.64 (385 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
NYC Subway History Tour: 1904 Line & Hidden Stations Private 2.5-hour subway tour from Brooklyn Bridge station through Grand Central, Times Square & City Hall. Local guide, max 5 people, one admission fee. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 14:00 ★ 4.82 (55 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 220 per group
All 3 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral Catacombs by CandlelightOur pick | US$ 38 per person | 1h 30m | 4.65★ · 2,958 | Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 | English |
| NYC Subway History Tour: 1904 Line & Hidden StationsTop ratedPrivate | US$ 220 per group up to 8 people · ≈ US$ 28 per person if 8 go | 2h 30m | 4.82★ · 55 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 14:00 | English |
| NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour: Abandoned 6 Train StationsAlso recommendedGroup of up to 12 | US$ 39 per person | 2h | 4.64★ · 385 | Wed–Sat · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): NYC Subway History Tour: 1904 Line & Hidden Stations (US$ 220 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): NYC Underground Subway Walking Tour: Abandoned 6 Train Stations (US$ 39 per person)
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