Walk the High Line: Recommended tours & tickets

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.

You'll experience both our High Line Walking Tour and Greenwich Village Food Tour in this one amazing experience! Once an elevated rail line, the High Line fell into a state of decay upon being decommissioned in 1980. Today, this 1.45 mile long park is considered an icon of landscape architecture and design. Discover the lush greenery, public art installations and incredible NYC skyline views, all while sharing fascinating stories of its history and evolution. This tour continues with a delectable food tour of Greenwich Village, giving you a one-of-a-kind New York experience! Here, stroll the shaded, brownstone lined streets and see why artists, writers, & musicians have continuously flocked to this part of NYC and continue to champion for its unique identity. Along the way, you will be treated to a variety of delicious treats that are chosen to compliment your NYC experience. From the best pizza in the city to an old-school butcher shop, this is one lunch you will never forget.

Don't get swept up in the crowds! Let us lead the way. Eat your way through Chelsea Market & the High Line & Pier 57! Learn the history of the neighborhood & enjoy an incredible walk with unparalleled views of the city on NYC's famous High Line to Hudson Yards. Enjoy even more stunning views from the rooftop of Pier 57, and even take a peek at Lady Liberty in the distance! Enjoy bites from the James Beard Foundation's Market 57 at Pier 57. Know that you are making a difference by simply choosing our tours; we offer guests a way to give back to the community, by engaging with our social impact partners. By adding a social impact partner to each food tour, we've created a unique experience for you and assure that every tour we run is having a direct positive impact on the community we'll be exploring. Enough food for lunch! This tour is Vegetarian friendly and we can accommodate Gluten Free with substitutions.

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!

You'll experience our High Line Walking Tour, Greenwich Village Food Tour, and Historic Downtown Tour to create one amazing experience. This 5.5-hour tour first covers the High Line, an elevated railway line that has been turned into a beautiful park and has helped transform the whole west side of Manhattan. Next onto the food tour! Stroll the brownstone lined streets of Greenwich Village and see why artists, writers, & musicians have continuously flocked to this part of NYC. You will be treated to a variety of foods that are chosen to compliment your NYC experience. From the best pizza to an old-school butcher shop, this is one lunch you will never forget. Walk off all that food on this fascinating tour that takes you past some of NYC's most important institutions. This area is the birthplace of NYC, and your guide will share their immense knowledge of how it emerged from a Dutch fur-trading outpost and colonial stronghold, to a land of towering skyscrapers and glittering lights.

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.

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.

Come experience the green oasis the most current and most expensive development in the history of NYC. Walk along its beautiful gardens. Admire and photograph the Vessel- this public structure rising 45.7 meters high and 2,500 interconnecting steps. Prepare for a urban hiking experience, away from NYC busy streets and get lifted up into a garden path along the West side of Manhattan with amazing views of New York City and the Hudson river along the way. The High Line park is an example of urban renewal at its finest, a unique concept of a park, a green oasis among the concrete giants. During the 2 hour walk you will visit the most important, the most historic points, sculptures, arts, and murals of the high line. Slowdown and check out the various species of plants that were specifically picked for the high line. Highlights are the: the “Vessel”, Hudson Yards, Zaha Hadid building, the 10th Avenue square and overlook, Chelsea Market…

Don't get swept up in the crowds! Let us lead the way. Eat your way through Chelsea Market & the High Line & Pier 57! Learn the history of the neighborhood & enjoy an incredible walk with unparalleled views of the city on NYC's famous High Line to Hudson Yards. Enjoy even more stunning views from the rooftop of Pier 57, and even take a peek at Lady Liberty in the distance! Enjoy bites from the James Beard Foundation's Market 57 at Pier 57. Know that you are making a difference by simply choosing our tours; we offer guests a way to give back to the community, by engaging with our social impact partners. By adding a social impact partner to each food tour, we've created a unique experience for you and assure that every tour we run is having a direct positive impact on the community we'll be exploring. Enough food for lunch! This tour is Vegetarian friendly and we can accommodate Gluten Free with substitutions.