Dig In at Chelsea Market: NYC Factory Turned Foodie Paradise
If you wander west on 14th Street in New York City, you’ll run into a peculiar building on 9th Avenue that’s drawing a…
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High Line and Chelsea Walking Tour
A hidden park and historic food hall in two trendy NYC neighborhoods
$39 per adult
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$39 per adult
$39 per adult
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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 ... Read more
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.
Itinerary
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Chelsea
A fashionable neighborhood filled with art galleries and restaurants
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Chelsea Market
International and farm-to-table fare in a landmark food hall
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High Line
A segment of this elevated mile-long park rich in natural beauty and art
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Meatpacking District
Cobblestone streets and posh boutiques in a historic neighborhood
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.
Reviews
21K+
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
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
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 rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. You can always change your tour 24 hours or more before you tour. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
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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