Meatpacking District Attractions & Things to do

Instead of getting flustered with maps and subways, cruise along in a comfortable SUV on this private 3 or 5 hour tour of Lower Manhattan. Learn a great mix of history and fun facts from a personal navigator — a native New Yorker — who escorts you to top sights like Ground Zero, West Village, South Street Seaport, Chinatown and Little Italy. Upgrade to a 5-hour tour and explore Upper and Mid-Manhattan as well: Museum Mile, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and more. It’s the perfect way to bite into the Big Apple.
Duration: 3 to 5 hours.

We are the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999!

Our tour will not only leave you full with EIGHT TASTINGS (not samples like on other Chelsea Market tours), but will include under-the-radar historical tales of Chelsea Market, like how it used to be a factory for Nabisco and the origin of the Oreo cookie. In addition to the trendy and bustling spots on the main floor, we will also visit Chelsea Local downstairs, where locals actually shop for their food.

8 tastings are included with this tour with two opportunities to sit down. All tastings are done inside Chelsea Market. We will make sure you leave full and satisfied with a buttermilk biscuit, homemade Italian crostata, NYC #1 hot dog, Pizza, Gelato and much much more!

Once outside, walk on the High Line, NYC’s elevated public park. You’ll hear compelling tales of the rail line that once served the West Side’s factories and butchers. You’ll wander through the Meatpacking District and find out how this area went from not to hot!
Duration: 3 hours.

Follow in the fancy footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda on a 'Sex and the City' private tour! You'll conquer New York City and drink where the girls drink, shop where they shop, and gossip where they gossip.

Depending on the size of your group, your tour might be in a coach bus, mini bus, Sedan, SUV, or sprinter.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Explore the High Line, a cherished repurposed railway in Manhattan's west side, and its surrounding neighborhood, Chelsea, with ExperienceFirst's guided tour.

Led by local guides, this top-rated experience offers a unique perspective on the area's architecture and art. Delve into the secrets and lesser-known facts of the High Line, gaining insights that even locals might miss.

Wander through Chelsea and discover the character of the Meatpacking District. The early morning start lets you make the most of your day.
Duration: 2 hours.

Join our exciting food tour through Chelsea Market and Pier 57, as we explore the Highline, Little Island, and Meatpacking area. Our expert guides lead small groups on a mesmerizing stroll through the area’s rich history and stunning architecture. Indulge in high-end tastings from gourmet food vendors, while learning about the secrets behind their success. This is the ultimate foodie adventure for anyone visiting New York City!
Our groups are limited to 12 to provide a more personal experience. We include wireless earpieces so guest will not strain to listen. The food tastings are of higher quality than other food tours, and we cater to everyone from vegans to carnivores.
Duration: 3 hours.

Experience NYC’s transformation on our new and exciting tour! Start at Little Island, the city’s newest waterfront wonder, and discover how the Hudson River has driven New York’s growth. Explore the Meatpacking District and Gansevoort Peninsula, where industry meets modern style. Be amazed at Chelsea Market and walk the High Line, an elevated park showcasing NYC’s creative rebirth.
The tour culminates at Hudson Yards, where you'll marvel at The Vessel and The Shed. The climax of your adventure is at Edge—the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Soar 1,131 feet above the city for breathtaking 360-degree views, capturing the essence of NYC’s endless evolution. Book now for this unforgettable tour to be part to your NYC adventure!
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes.

Discover the real New York and explore the city on an experience hand-crafted to your interests, needs and wishes! Whether you want to tick the famous landmarks like the Empire State off your bucket list or get off the beaten path and discover quirky local neighborhoods like Brooklyn or Queens, your hand-picked Host will show you the best of New York. Discover the best places to see, eat, drink and explore, loved by locals. This experience is personalized and crafted around your individual needs meaning flexibility, consideration and attention to detail are assured.
Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Your meeting place and time as well as your itinerary is also flexible.

Duration: 3 to 8 hours.

Escape from the hustle of Times Square on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour around New York City. Visit the scenic, aerial greenway of the popular High Line, plus the trendy Meatpacking District and Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan. Soak up the atmosphere and learn about the history and culture of this area of the Big Apple — one of the most drastically changed areas in New York City today.

This tour is limited to a small amount of parties that are able to book per. Say goodbye to large crowds and not being able to connect with your guide. VIP experience at its best!
Duration: 2 hours.

Visit one of the most drastically changed areas in New York City today. From an industrial district that fed millions to the pinnacle of the New York art, leisure, foodie and fashion scene, visit one of the most fascinating ever changing historic areas of New York City.
Duration: 2 hours.

Ready to experience a side of Copenhagen like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Vesterbro!

If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Copenhagen? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Meatpacking district, Skydebanehaven, and more that let the true form of the city shine!

Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Duration: 3 hours.

Marc, a native New Yorker leads this Greenwich Village history tour in New York City. He will walk you through the Village streets of early 19th-century townhouses. With engaging stories of past residents, local history, Native American history, and architecture. With personal anecdotes about the artists, writers, and musicians that he knew. Most tours are only 1-2 people and special interests can be accommodated.

Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Smaller-sized groups. Perfect for tourists AND locals New Yorkers too!

Learn lots of secrets about New York City's "Park in the Sky" and its surrounding neighborhoods. Built upon a historic freight rail line erected above the streets on Manhattan's West Side, the High Line has become a major draw for tourists and locals alike. This fun, two-hour guided walking tour includes a visit to Chelsea Market; the chic gastro haven was once the home of Nabisco, the birthplace of the Oreo cookie. Meandering the entire length of the unique and stunning elevated public park, you'll take in breathtaking views of NYC from an entirely new perspective.  You'll learn all sorts of area "secrets" through engaging narration throughout your tour. The tour covers the High Line's past and present, its art and area galleries, its horticulture, its surrounding neighborhoods, visible iconic buildings, future developmental plans and the latest cutting-edge architecture sprouting up all around the High Line.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Follow in the fancy footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda on a 'Sex and the City' private tour! You'll conquer New York City and drink where the girls drink, shop where they shop, and gossip where they gossip.

Small private tours are typically 1 hour shorter than public tours.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Discover New York's hottest nightlife in the Meatpacking District. On a personalised 3 hour experience, explore this area's late night hipster cafes, stylish wine bars and iconic clubs. Enjoy two drinks of your choice with your Host in a local bar. Get a real taste of the district's nightlife - there’s no better neighbourhood to explore if you want to see where New York gets its reputation as the city that never sleeps! This experience is personalised and crafted around your individual needs meaning flexibility, consideration and attention to detail are assured.

Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

The only and the best 1 day tour in Japanese is here.
This tour includes FREE observation tickets, you may choose from "Top of the Rock" or "Empire State building", retail price $43~. Don't forget to take one before you get off the tour vehicle. Since this tour usually finish around 3:30~4:00PM, you can go straight ahead to the observation after the tour.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Our 2 decades of experience in this industry make us unique! Our main characteristic is the quality of the service and knowing New York in detail we offer you valuable tips, for you, family and useful friends for your stay in the Big Apple, whether your first visit or that you are back in this great city.

Duration: 4 hours.

This New York walking tour of High Line Park will inform and excite you as you take in the rich history of the neighborhood, which dates back to 1847. You will learn about New York's urban cowboys and High Line Park's history, walk through the historic Meatpacking District and Chelsea Market, and even see where the Oreo Cookie was invented. This walking tour of New York City is truly a unique and educational addition to your itinerary.
Duration: 2 hours.

Embark on an urban adventure with our "High Line and Chelsea Districts Walking Tour" and become the explorer of New York's most dynamic neighborhoods. This tour isn't just a walk; it's a journey through the heart of contemporary New York. As you ascend the High Line, you'll find yourself in an elevated oasis where lush greenery and art installations contrast the urban landscape. Wander through the Chelsea District, where each street corner brims with artistic expression and culinary innovation. Indulge your senses at the Chelsea Market, a food lover's paradise. In the Meatpacking District, you'll witness the fascinating transformation of New York's history into a modern social hub. This tour is your gateway to discovering the city's creative soul, where the fusion of nature, art, and architecture creates a tapestry of urban experiences. Perfect for culture enthusiasts and city wanderers, our expert guides ensure an engaging and memorable exploration.
Duration: 2 hours.

During this guided tour in French of SoHo, Greenwich Village and Meatpacking District, we invite you to discover 3 authentic districts of Lower Manhattan!

Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

This is a private walking tour, for groups up to 10 people. That guarantees a personalized experience.

Take a journey from New York's past to its future! On this guided tour of Manhattan's west side, we will journey from the historic Meatpacking District up to the growing Hudson Yards neighborhood via the popular High Line park.

This park began its life as a freight goods railway along the Hudson River and has been reborn as one of the city's most popular destinations, blending nature and art. Come discover why! All the while, your guide will provide historic photos for reference.

As we make our way north, you will see fascinating historic architecture, as well as new developments by Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Bjarke Ingels, and many more.

Then discover the largest private real estate development in NYC history: Hudson Yards! See the Vessel, the Shed, some of the city's tallest skyscrapers, and more.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes.
Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions.

Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry.
Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.
Duration: 3 hours.

This tour is perfect for suburbanites and commuters who want to explore the rich and fascinating neighborhoods, sites and spaces in between the skyscraper clusters of Midtown and the Financial District.

Options for this tour include beginning (and ending) at either Grand Central or Penn Station, making it easily accessible to all regional rail transit (MetroNorth, LIRR and NJ Transit).

Make no mistake that this IS a hisotry tour, but special attention is paid to all the specialy food shops and stores along the way! This "between-the-skyline" walking tour covers 3.5 miles and enough time is allocated for your private group to stop, eat, drink and a few chosen places.

You'll learn the history of the city as well as the iconic neighborhoods of Chelsea, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. A ferry back to Midtown allows a unique perspective to see the path we walked from the water.
Duration: 6 hours.

We'll get the night started by meeting up in New York City top Invite Only trending spot, so naturally, we will start with exclusive VIP access by cutting the line, moving right into Bottle Service and dancing our night away. Each Night is a different agenda. Make sure to check with us for the plans that night etc

Our goal is to get you comfortable, feeling good, and serving you with different options of alcoholics drinks for the best Nightlife hospitality. As the night proceeds, we will enjoy the dance floor with hottest New York DJ's, and famous celebrities and continue to party in style with providing the option to stay or continue on to a different venue. So, forget the tourist typical bars come to take part in a ​night, you'll make memories and want to brag to your friends about a place where beautiful locals meet.
Duration: 4 hours.

Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of USA as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of New York City.

Discover the awe-inspiring allure of Midtown, marvel at the grandeur of Flatiron District, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like Washington Square Park, West Village, Meatpacking District, and many more.

Our excursions are meticulously designed schedule.

We'll greet you directly at the hotel and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!
Duration: 6 hours.

The only and the best Harlem Gospel & NYC Sightseeing tour in Japanese is here.
In the morning,Harlem's historic sights and joyful Gospel sounds.
In the evening,must-see Sightseeing spots in Midtown and Downtown Manhattan's.
This tour includes FREE observation tickets, you may choose from "Top of the Rock" or "Empire State building", retail price $43~. Don't forget to take one before you get off the tour vehicle. Since this tour usually finish around 3:30~4:00PM, you can go straight ahead to the observation after the tour.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

Our official museum guide will make your museum visitation more fun, and less dutiful. If you join this tour, you can get insider tips about one of the world's greatest collections of modern and contemporary art.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.