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High Line and Chelsea Tour

A hidden park and historic food hall in two trendy NYC neighborhoods

$39 per adult €38 per adult £32 per adult C$55 per adult A$60 per adult
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$39 per adult

€38 per adult

£32 per adult

C$55 per adult

A$60 per adult

$39 per adult €38 per adult £32 per adult C$55 per adult A$60 per adult
  • Local experts

    Personal stories and insider travel tips
  • Top-rated

    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking

    Flexible scheduling and refunds

Highlights

  • Stroll through urban meadows above the city to enjoy natural scenery and art installations.
  • Sample the world-renowned flavors of Chelsea Market.
  • Hear the legends of Death Avenue and the tales of the West Side Cowboys.
  • View the Hudson River waterfront from the unique vantage point of the High Line.
  • See the Standard Hotel, the hippest accommodations in NYC.
  • Visit the formerly industrial, now sophisticated Meatpacking District.

What you'll do

Begin your morning with a stop in the world-famous Chelsea Market, an abandoned factory converted into the city’s best food court. Then climb up to the gray steel truss of the High Line, a park built atop an elevated railway, running for over a mile up the West Side. View unique art ...

Begin your morning with a stop in the world-famous Chelsea Market, an abandoned factory converted into the city’s best food court. Then climb up to the gray steel truss of the High Line, a park built atop an elevated railway, running for over a mile up the West Side. View unique art installations, urban meadows, and incredible vistas weaving between and through buildings. Bring your camera!

Next, we’ll head south as your guide introduces you to the Meatpacking District. This industrial area was reclaimed first by the counterculture of the 1980s, then later by New York’s wealthy elite. Marvel at some of Manhattan’s most iconic architecture, like Frank Gehry’s glittering glass curtain design for the IAC Building and the famous art deco skyscraper, the Empire State Building.

As you walk, you’ll hear about the homes lost in New York’s real estate boom, the architecture preserved almost by accident, and a city that’s constantly reinventing itself. Explore this neighborhood in flux, and witness firsthand the ever changing identity of NYC.

High Line tour itinerary

  • Chelsea

    A fashionable neighborhood filled with art galleries and restaurants

  • Chelsea Market

    International and farm-to-table fare in a landmark food hall

  • High Line

    A segment of this elevated mile-long park rich in natural beauty and art

  • Meatpacking District

    Cobblestone streets and posh boutiques in a historic neighborhood

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Plan your trip

Tour ending point

The tour ends at 14th Street and 9th Avenue, just a block from where we started.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

High Line tour reviews

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Fantastic
What a fantastic tour with a GREAT guide! Gabby was wonderful and even during a pandemic with masks and distancing our group was able to have a great time and learn a lot. We thought our feet would be tired, but it was just the right amount of stopping to learn about the area and walking through the beautiful neighborhoods. We learned SO much and were super impressed with Gabby's knowledge and excitement for the history of this great city!! Thanks for an A++ tour! I would absolutely recommend this to those locals and out of towners that what to learn more about these unique neighborhoods as well as get great advice on where to eat, shop, and things to see!

Claudia

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Guide and learning new things!
The process was easy, the guide was unbelievable and without being too nerdy I learned a lot from him, despite having been to NYC and the Highline many times. Great.

Key

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Ahhhhmayzing!!
Jenny our guide had so much knowledge about the highline and the surrounding buildings/areas! Got a little bit of time to go shopping and score some beautiful jewelry from Chelsea Markets. Such a great tour and even better guide, highly recommend!

Mel

Meeting point

Meeting location:
We meet in front of Chelsea Market, at the corner 15th Street and 9th Avenue.

Getting to there by public transit:
By subway, take A, C, E, or L trains to the 14th Street and 8th Avenue station. Then walk one block west to 9th Avenue.

FAQs

How much walking is there?

There’s 2-3 miles of walking at a moderate pace. If you’re traveling with a stroller or wheelchair, the High Line also has elevator access instead of stairs, but we can’t guarantee the elevator will be working. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.

Can I do the SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Walking Tour at 12 p.m. after this tour?

Yes, you will have enough time to get from this tour to the SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Walking Tour. This tour ends at 11:30 a.m. Take the nearby downtown C or E train just two stops to Spring Street where the SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Walking Tour begins. Feel free to ask your guide for help.

What is the cancellation policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren’t eligible for refunds or rescheduling.

When should I get there?

Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.

Are gratuities included?

Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.

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