New York Trip Overview
Small-sized group tours. 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New York, New York, United States
Small-sized group tours. 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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave, New York City, NY 10011-7006
Visit inside the Chelsea Market.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Meatpacking District, West of Eighth Avenue, New York City, NY 10014
Enjoy commentary as your tour passes through this historic area.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The High Line, Gansevoort St To W. 30 St. Between Washington St. and 11 Ave, New York City, NY 10011
Walk NYC’s beautiful “Park-In-The-Sky” while your Guide provides fascinating commentary. Be sure to bring a camera as there are many great photo ops to be enjoyed.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: The Vessel, 20 Hudson Yards, New York City, NY 10001-2151
This is an absolutely stunning piece of climbable art and architecture It is indisputably, the hottest attraction to arrive in New York City, in decades! A definite must-see as part of your tour of the High Line. Tour Guests will have a chance to view this amazing structure that begs for photos to be taken, as the tour concludes in the Hudson Yards area. You are welcome to spend as much or as little time there at tour’s end. Please make sure that you bring your camera!
