High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour
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New York City, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The High Light has been one of Manhattan’s top parks since it opened in 2009, but there are details that many travelers still miss. Get a comprehensive overview of the former railway line, along with local attractions in Chelsea and the Meatpacking District, on this guided walking tour. Experience Chelsea Market’s boutiques and food hall, and listen as your guide reveals neighborhood insights you’d otherwise miss.
- Tours are kept to a modest size at just 20 people max
- Learn from a guide the secrets of the High Line, facts few locals know
- Stroll around Chelsea, and visit the Meatpacking District
- An early morning start time allows you to be done before noon
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Visit inside Chelsea Market
- Visit High Line park
- Guided Tour in the Chelsea and Meatpacking District
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York61 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
We meet at the pedestrian area in front of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery at the corner of 15th Street and 9th Avenue.
End point
- 42 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014, USA
Tour ends near the corner of 14th Street & 9th Avenue.
Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
helsea Market is your meeting spot for this action-packed and information-frenzied guided stroll through the High Line, trendy Chelsea, and even trendier Meatpacking District.
After greeting the guide, ascend to the High Line Park, one of two elevated parks on the planet (the other is in Paris). After the railway was abandoned in the 1970s, the elevated structure sat unused and unloved for decades until a movement began to turn it into a park. Finally, in 2009, phase 1 opened and it has been a huge hit ever since.
Meet your guide at Chelsea Market to begin this exciting and information-packed guided walk through the elevated park known as the High Line as well as Chelsea and the trendy Meatpacking District. As of 2014, all three phases have been completed. Walk a portion of the High Line as the guide points out cutting edge architecture and art projects along the way.
Descend the park and begin to stroll the streets of Chelsea, a neighborhood crammed with art galleries, cool restaurants, and chilled-out cafes. Learn about the history of the area before making your way to the final stop on your tour, the Meatpacking District, known for its dining and shopping.
After greeting the guide, ascend to the High Line Park, one of two elevated parks on the planet (the other is in Paris). After the railway was abandoned in the 1970s, the elevated structure sat unused and unloved for decades until a movement began to turn it into a park. Finally, in 2009, phase 1 opened and it has been a huge hit ever since.
Meet your guide at Chelsea Market to begin this exciting and information-packed guided walk through the elevated park known as the High Line as well as Chelsea and the trendy Meatpacking District. As of 2014, all three phases have been completed. Walk a portion of the High Line as the guide points out cutting edge architecture and art projects along the way.
Descend the park and begin to stroll the streets of Chelsea, a neighborhood crammed with art galleries, cool restaurants, and chilled-out cafes. Learn about the history of the area before making your way to the final stop on your tour, the Meatpacking District, known for its dining and shopping.
1
Chelsea Market
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chelsea
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
The High Line
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Meatpacking District
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. If canceled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Q:How much walking will we be doing on the High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour?
A: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.
Feb 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,247 reviews
Lisa_D, Mar 2026
Knowledgeable and personable tour guide Maki made sure to share as much info as possible a d still give us time to explore!
Laura_H, Mar 2026
This is the best way to learn a new city! The host (Peter Sullivan) was knowledgeable and entertaining.
Peggy_L, Dec 2025
The High Line tour was informative and fun largely due to the enthusiasm of our tour leader Mali. His knowledge of and his delivery of the facts was both entertaining and presented in a manner that both adults and children enjoyed. The tour moved along quickly and honestly the tour leader made the tour.
Rebecca_H, Oct 2025
Steve led us on a really informative and interesting tour showcasing Chelsea Market, the High Line and Meatpacking District. He clearly has a love for the city and the history of this community which shone through in his narrative. Overall a really great way to spend a morning, and I learned a lot!
Margaret_B, Oct 2025
Long walk . Very knowledgeable guide . Better to be done in the spring when the flowers are blooming.
Jennifer_C, Jul 2025
The guide was late by more than 20 minutes. We asked to cancel and be refunded but so far they are refusing to refund.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for reaching out. We're sorry you were unable to join the tour. Our tour guide was in the meeting location before the tour start time and checked other guests in. As it states on our listing, "the tour meets on the corner of 15th Street & 9th Avenue next to the Chelsea Market". Also the tour starts promptly at 9:30. We encourage our guests to contact us at exp1.com/contact if you have any difficulty finding our tour guides on the day of your tour.
Thank you.
linda_m, Jul 2025
Rob gave a good small group tour of the highline and Chelsea District, explaining little factoids we never would have known.
Ellie_H, Jun 2025
Kevin was a great tour guide and shared some really interesting information about the area. He really brought the experience to life. A great couple of hours experiencing NY from this elevated position.
Dina_C, May 2025
We enjoyed our tour very much. It was great to learn the history of the high line and Maki, our guide, mixed in humor to create an overall fun experience.
Jeannie_L, May 2025
I did the Chelsea and high line tour and it was fantastic. Tim was our tour guide and he made it a wonderful experience.
Doreen_F, May 2025
Ben was an awesome guide but the history and stories he told us were amazing about Chelsea and the High Line. The walk was easy, only a couple flights of stairs (or elevator) to the High Line. Highly recommend this walking guided tour.
Sharon_V, Apr 2025
Walking tour of the Highline is a must! Dave was a great guide & gave us interesting insights on history of the railway and development of the Highline. The views were phenomenal!
Mayme_N, Mar 2025
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.
Eric_W, Mar 2025
Tim is a gem! He has a great sense of humor which he weaves into New York stories past and present . Fun!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much! We're thrilled you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words mean a lot! 😊
Michael_B, Feb 2025
Great tour, Issa did a fantastic job with the tour and made it unique for everyone in our group. She handled the cold weather very adeptly
Terri_F, Dec 2024
Kelsie did a great job of reviewing the history of the Highline, Chelsea, and Meat Packing district tour. She was able to give great detail on the history of this area including the port being the port that the Titanic survivors returned to after the Titanic disaster.
reeuh, Nov 2024
ISA was a wonderful tour guide! The Highline is incredible and her knowledge of the history of it was very illuminating. I highly recommend this tour!!
Tracy_T, Nov 2024
Really enjoyed this tour, Chelsea market was lovely, enjoyed walking the highline, Isa our tour guide was lovely & very knowledgeable & friendly!
Would def recommend
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Great tour! Maki was knowledgeable and entertaining. He was funny, friendly, and engaging. We would highly recommend this tour- with this guide!
Corey_M, Oct 2024
What a fun morning!!! Our guide Maki was so animated and fun. Took a meat packing trip and turned it into a fashion high line tour. Highly recommend!
Judy_E, Oct 2024
The tour guide was not on time, not as prepared as he should have been, and did not even ask the names and hometowns of the participants. There was no real introduction. This absolutely was NOT worth it. Jacob, the tour guide, was NOT a New Yorker, he knew only and I mean ONLY, info about Chelsea. He was repetitive, used “you guys” constantly and at naseaum, and did not talk at all about the trees, plants and landscaping on the high line. He was too casual and immature for a tour guide position. Lastly, throughout the tour Jacob was rattled by noise and regular city noises. He was unnerved by the big trucks, a big student group etc. To close, why didn’t he have a headset system for each participant so all could hear what he said and enjoy it without listening to his comments about “how he couldn’t catch a break” when it came to the distractions.
Good thing my friends didn’t know a good tour from a bad one.
Thank you for listening
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Judy,
Thanks for reaching out. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take what you said under consideration. We always strive for the best possible experience for our guests. Thank you!
Vikram_D, Oct 2024
Great experience, great guide, Peter was very knowledgeable about the area and give us a very good description about Chelsea and Highline
Jon_J, Oct 2024
Our guide is very knowledgeable about the highline and surrounding areas. He was patient and took time to answer our questions. We really enjoyed the Highline tour.
Betty_M, Oct 2024
Our guide was excellent.
Nice to see something different, learn about some of NYC history
Enjoyed Chelsea Market
Laura_T, Oct 2024
Rob was our guide and was great! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Traveling with my 13 year old son and we both loved it.
Casey_M, Oct 2024
Maki was a great tour guide, he showed us some great sights and told us some interesting facts and we had a great experience.
Jonathan_G, Sep 2024
Peter was an excellent tour guide. He had great tidbits of history, that even most locals wouldn’t know. A great way to see a unique part of NYC.
Sherri_K, Aug 2024
Makkii was an excellent guide. We learned so much and he was very entertaining and informative. Highly recommend
Shawn_B, Aug 2024
The history of the meatpacking district and Chelsea was incredible. The view awesome , our guide was knowledgeable and so very funny.
Marie_K, Aug 2024
I liked walking on the High Line, but was disappointed that it was for only a short time. Also, at the time the tour starts, most stores in Chelsea Market were closed. Guide Maki was very personable and friendly. He even hailed a cab for me afterwards.
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