High Line Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the High Line. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour

• Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

• New York City Holiday Lights Tour

• Manhattan Neighborhood Private Customized Walking Tour

• Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge Upgrade

It’s free to visit the High Line—but visiting on a guided tour is great for spotting some of its fascinating, lesser-known sites. Group tours generally start around US$39, while private tours start at around US$80. Self-guided tours are another good option, and start as low as US$4.

Yes, the High Line is worth visiting. The elevated park offers great views of the Manhattan skyline and is lined with public art and landscape features. Guided tours of the High Line often combine the park with nearby neighborhoods, making this a great starting point for exploring Manhattan.

Per one customer who booked the High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour, "Much was learned about the NYC high line as well as the Chelsea district. The tour guide, Maki, was engaging, informative and dramatic all at the same time!! A good tour to book to learn a lot quickly about this area."

The High Line is 1.45 miles (2.33 kilometers), and it takes about 30 minutes to walk it from end to end. However, visits can take longer—it's worth lingering on a bench to admire the views of the city, and stop to see artwork and greenery along the route.

Many guided High Line tours combine sightseeing with insider stories about the city's history. Some may stop at adjoining attractions like Chelsea Market or the Whitney Museum of American Art. And self-led tours include soaking in views as far as the Empire State Building and Central Park, admiring scenic viewpoints and forested areas, and visiting the park's food vendors.

Yes, there are public restrooms at four points along the High Line: at Gansevoort Street and Washington Street, 16th Street, 30th Street Southeast, and 31st Street and Dyer Avenue (High Line — Moynihan Connector). The bars and restaurants adjacent to the High Line also have bathrooms for customers.

There are numerous access points along the High Line, and no matter where you enter, you'll be met with top-notch views and scenic highlights. If you'd like to walk the entire length, begin at either its southernmost entrance at Gansevoort Street or its northernmost point at 34th Street.

The High Line is a popular attraction, and that can mean significant crowds—particularly in summer and on weekends and holidays. For a calmer experience, visit on a weekday; mornings and evenings are typically the quietest. Try to visit on a good-weather day to make the most of the park.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the High Line. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New York City:

• Statue of Liberty

• Empire State Building

• Central Park

• Ellis Island

• National September 11 Memorial & Museum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New York City.