Secrets of the Brooklyn Subway Tour

Head underground to explore the subway system in Brooklyn!

Secrets of the Brooklyn Subway Tour

Tour Highlights:

  • Discover abandoned stations (still hiding in plain sight) built by competing subway companies
  • Learn why New York needed the subway, how it was financed and constructed, and the unique features that set it apart from every other system in the world
  • Step back in time inside Brooklyn's first subway station, built in 1908 when Brooklyn joined the NYC Subway system
  • Hear the story of one of the oldest railroad tunnels in the world—built decades before the subway—and visit the highest elevated station outside of China
  • Experience the newest subway cars and the oldest still in service
  • Moonwalk (if you dare!) on the platform where Michael Jackson filmed Bad

⭐ This tour is FREE for members at the Insider tier or higher!

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About This Tour:

Brooklyn is New York’s most populous borough, and its transit history is every bit as fascinating as Manhattan’s. Here, the subway’s growth connected neighborhoods, spurred development, and demanded engineering feats and quirks found nowhere else in the world.

This tour doesn't just offer a history lesson—it’s a chance to experience the subway as a living system. We’ll uncover surprising stories of how the subway works, why it was built, and how politics, design, and engineering combined to create the system we ride today.

By the end of the tour, you’ll see the trains, tunnels, and stations you pass through every day in a completely new light.

Important Things to Know:

  • One MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap is required to enter the subway (not included).
  • Earpieces are provided so you can hear your guide clearly, even in busy stations
  • Expect stairs, crowds, and noise—this is an authentic subway tour!
  • Seating is limited; wear comfortable shoes
  • This tour only visits areas open to the public (no restricted access)
  • Exact route and tour length may vary slightly based on the MTA’s weekend schedule.

*You must have an active membership subscription at the time of your tour to use your free ticket.

How do I get this tour for free? 

If you are not a member yet, become one today at the Insider tier or higher get free tickets for select Untapped New York Original walking tours like this!

If you are an Untapped New York Insider, Explorer, or Superfan, simply log in to your account using "Log In" button at the top right of the screen. Once logged in, click on the pink “Book Here” button to book this event!

I'm a member, but I don't see the discount!

Please make sure you are signed into your membership account with the correct email address. If you have more than one email address, please try logging in with all of them; that will solve this issue 99% of the time. To access the membership discount, your checkout process must always begin on a page from untappedcities.com (not untappednewyorktours.com). Check out our FAQ page for video assistance.

If you are a Supporter or Fan tier member, you must upgrade your account here for a free ticket.

What if I want to bring a friend who isn't a member?

The more, the merrier! You can book a full-price ticket for a non-member guest on this tour at checkout.

I'm not a member, but I want to buy a ticket!

We'd love to explore with you! Non-members can purchase full priced tickets here.

How many tickets can I reserve? 

If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 free ticket to this event. Explorer-level members ($30/month) or Superfans ($100/month) can reserve 2 free tickets. If you are a Supporter or Enthusiast level member, it’s easy to upgrade your account here or purchase a full-price ticket here.

You can reserve as many full-price tickets as are available.

The event is sold out?

In-person tours may have limited capacity and are booked on a first come, first served basis.

But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!

What if I need to cancel?

If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead of the scheduled event, you will receive a 100% refund. Please be courteous to your fellow Insiders and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to another person.

To cancel your booking, simply click on « cancel booking » in the confirmation email you received upon booking. The confirmation email was sent from messages@fareharbor.com

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