Chelsea & High Line: Art and Architecture Tour

Explore Chelsea’s vibrant art scene and iconic architecture on a guided walking tour of New York’s High Line and Hudson Yards.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The High Line - High Line
  • Whitney Museum of American Art - See the Whitney Museum.
  • The Standard, High Line - See the Standard Hotel
  • Little Island - See the Little Island Park in the Hudson River.
  • 100 11th Ave - See the 100 11th Avenue by Jean Nouvel.
  • 520 West 28th Street by Zaha Hadid - Visit the 520 West 28th Street…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide
  • Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Explore the vibrant fusion of art and architecture on a guided tour through Chelsea and the High Line, two of New York City’s most culturally vibrant neighborhoods.
Chelsea, once an industrial center, now boasts transformed warehouses that house one of the world’s largest concentrations of art galleries, establishing it as a global hub for contemporary…

Location
Whitney Museum of American Art
Gansevoort Street
Meet in front of the entrance of the Whitney Museum.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nilsknutzen
Mar 24, 2025
A fabulous tour that showcases the who's who in modern architecture while strolling down the famous high line - The instructors knowledge was incredible. He talked about the history of high line , how the air rights worked in the funding and he knew every building on the tour. Additionally he described the architectural visions and creations that has made the highline wildly popular and successful. Also he was professionally impartial about all there different architectural styles on view.
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Amandaky1544yp
Mar 24, 2025
Thorough Chelsea architecture tour - I took the architectural tour of Chelsea walking through the high line and had a wonderful experience. Our guide, Ivan, knew more than I thought one person could know. The walk itself was beautiful but it’s even better when you’re learning about the city’s history and about the buildings. We did get a little unlucky with the weather, it was a bit windy, but it was still worth it!
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C6998hcgabrielac
Mar 23, 2025
Totality in Archiecture Promenades, High Line - Experiencing the High Line and Hudson Yards through Ivan's craftsmanship and deeply felt passion/practice for public spaces, urban design and urban renewal was truly special. From Boston, my friends and I had come across the urban reform in the "meatpacking district." Yet understanding it in. breadth, through layers of the architects behind it, on the space itself, was truly a pearl. Fond of New York. Ivan's tours give you a totality with the city. For urbanists or civic engaged spirits, this tour is for you--Let it bring you totality with New York City.
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Nytravelpro1978
Jan 19, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an excellent tour!! - Build Tours and our guide Ivan Shumkov exceeded our expectations! We took the Chelsea and the High Line tour, and loved exploring the iconic architecture, urban design, and beautiful landscapes. It was unforgettable. The guide pointed out details we would have missed, like the innovative designs of Diller and Scoffidio, Zaha Hadid and Bjarke Ingels. We started from the stunning Whitney Museum by Renzi Piano and ended at the new Hudson Yards. Perfect for anyone looking to explore NYC’s architecture in-depth and experience the city through the eyes of an Architect.
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Jehanea2024
Nov 21, 2024
Amazing tour, a must!! - I love all of Build Tours experiences and this is the 3rd tour of theirs that I have been on! I took visiting family members to it and we were all so impressed! We loved learning about all the new architectural wonders in this part of town starting from the Whitney museum all the way up to Hudson Yards! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to understand NY and experience it more deeply!! Five stars!
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Farah
Oct 21, 2024
Fun and Fascinating Highline Experience! - We had an incredible experience on our Highline tour! Our guide was not only fun and engaging but also shared fascinating facts about the park’s history, architecture, and surrounding neighborhoods. The conversation flowed naturally, and his deep knowledge of the area really enhanced the experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the Highline with a knowledgeable and personable guide!
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).