High Line Private Tour: Chelsea Market Exploration
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14 Ratings
New York
Experience the best of Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood and Meatpacking District on a private tour. Explore the High Line, indulge in diverse culinary offerings at Chelsea Market, and discover the vibrant history of the Meatpacking District. Don't miss out on the fantastic views, fabulous food, and incredible architecture!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • New York City - Community Impact:

-Our tour guides encourage eating local, helping to reduce our impact on the environment and supporting local communities

-Our tours strive to include businesses that support and employ refugees

-Our tour narrative includes a focus on the environment and community organizations, including Friends of The High Line, which came together as a small collective to transform a neighborhood from abandoned to revitalized

-We hope to inspire and educate with our inclusion of repurposed buildings and spaces, which can help preserve history and potentially reduce waste

What's Included
  • Guided by a local expert
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide
Additional Information

Prepare yourself for amazing vistas, delectable cuisine, and astounding architecture on this exclusive tour of Manhattan’s Chelsea area and the Meatpacking District!

Our journey commences with a panoramic view of Chelsea from the High Line in New York City. On this transformed raised railway, witness the beautiful Hudson River and listen to its story of evolution into a park.

After this, our walking tour through New York City will take us into Chelsea Market, a place celebrated for its diverse gastronomic delights. From artisanal cheese to real Italian gelato, you may want to seek recommendations from your guide!

Post our exploration of Chelsea Market, we’ll proceed to the Meatpacking District, formerly a warehouse sector now a trendy commercial zone. Take a stroll through the broad shops, once slaughterhouses, or, after your tour, pay a visit to the globally acclaimed Whitney Museum of American Art and take a brief trek to one of NYC’s most distinctive riverfront attractions, Little Island!

Location
10 Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards
Outside entrance to the High Line at 30th Street and 10th Avenue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karenkn7858jg
Oct 15, 2023
Individualized tour well worth it! - This was a fabulous tour. Eric provided historic insight, fun facts and gastronomic highlights throughout. The Highline is beautiful and unique. Chelsea, Market 57 and the Mest Packing districts were all worthwhile destinations. Despite rainy weather, he came prepared with extra umbrellas and we had a great time.
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Richardkoek
Aug 24, 2023
A guide that knows the real NYC and feels like a new friend... - We did a High Line tour with Erik Hodgetts. Besides the fact that he is extremely knowledgable he can also weave his stories with the NYC of today. Which makes it a very pleasant experience to do a walk on the town with him. He is a nice guy. He is also a simple pleasant guy to hang with. I was told he knows a lot about architecture but in all realness he knows a lot about everything NYC related. From architecture to politics to daily NY living. What I also liked is that he becomes one of the guests. He walks with you instead of in front of you with some silly tour guide flag in the air and he actually mingles with his guests when walking from one spot to another.
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Femkedrift
Aug 3, 2023
10/10 High Line tour!! - Eric is absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable! Very entertaining and interesting tour. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
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Grandtour216965
Aug 3, 2023
The most informative and articulate tour of the Highline and Chelsea Market!! - Erik provided the most enthusiastic and densely informative tour of the Highline and Chelsea Market. Erik is incredibly knowledgeable and full of amazing non-stop facts and stories associated with the history and development of Manhattan’s Highline and Chelsea Market. You will not only experience the beautiful surroundings and views from the Highline. You will come away with an informed appreciation for this most dynamic and ever-changing edge of the City. Erik also generously shared his personal knowledge and interest in many of the ever-evolving international cuisines offered at the Chelsea Market. With so many intriguing choices, it was almost impossible to decide what we would select for our lunch.
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Npsg2021
Aug 2, 2023
Highly recommend! - Jessie is an extraordinary tour guide. Very knowledgeable of New York and the history of the area. I enjoyed the stories that she shared throughout the tour about the people that made the Highline the wonderful park that it is today. Above all, Jessie was super patient with our group, and knew the best spots to stop for a rest, bathroom break, or awesome picture opportunities. Book this tour you won't regret it!
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Carolkm9906yc
Jul 23, 2023
An Outstanding Private Tour Led by Jessie Fahay! - I was blown away by the views of New York and the Hudson River from three stories high! Loved the architecture and the stories Jessie Fahay told us about each building. In fact, I went on to do some research on Zaha Hadid, the female architect who used steel in the exterior of her stunning apartment building. Jessie is extremely organized and knowledgeable about the High Line!
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376pavanc
Jul 23, 2023
Great discovery on the Highline - What an amazing tour! Jessie was so knowledgeable about The Highline. I’m a native New Yorker and she shared things I never knew it was fascinating! Jessie was patient and kept us very engaged.
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Duanel2015
Jul 23, 2023
The all knowing New Yorker that got schooled. - This was a very interesting and informative experience for me. As a New Yorker, I was shocked to learn I did not know it all
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Meikaj2023
Jul 22, 2023
A New Yorker discovering NY - Jesse tour tour guide knew 10x more than this born and raised new yorker. It was so inspiring to discover newly this city I love. The knowledge provided was stellar and patience to explain things about nyc that was not on the tour but of nyc importance I appreciated. If you're a new yorker who needs to tour NY this is your company.
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N8069evkimg
Jul 22, 2023
Insightful and Entertaining Highline Adventure - Despite living in nyc for 1/2 a decade and frequenting the Highline often, I must admit I knew little to nothing of its history. So when the opportunity presented itself I immediately jumped into Jessie’s tour of the Highline. As we strolled along the elevated pathway, she shared fascinating anecdotes about the park's transformation from an abandoned railway to a thriving green oasis. Her ability to seamlessly blend historical facts with engaging storytelling captivated our group, making the tour both educational and entertaining. Her in-depth knowledge, ability to highlight architectural marvels, and enthusiasm for the park's vibrant atmosphere made the journey truly memorable. I highly recommend this tour -and Jessie -if you’re looking to expand your knowledge on this city’s wonders!
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