This New York walking tour of High Line Park will inform and excite you as you take in the rich history of the neighborhood, which dates back to 1847. You will learn about New York's urban cowboys and High Line Park's history, walk through the historic Meatpacking District and Chelsea Market, and even see where the Oreo Cookie was invented. This walking tour of New York City is truly a unique and educational addition to your itinerary.
High Line Park was once the High Line, an elevated freight railroad track that connected trains directly to factories and warehouses. In 1847 street-level railroads allowed freight trains to utilize Manhattan's West Side as their main thoroughfare. New York's "West Side Cowboys" assisted in managing the traffic, however because so many accidents occurred, the city and state of New York and the New York Central Railroad constructed the High Line as part of the Manhattan West Side Improvement Project. After the High Line was no longer used, it was commissioned into High Line Park.
This two-hour walking tour of High Line Park takes you through the trendy Meatpacking District and into the Collier Publishing building, then along the 1.45 mile (2.33-kilometer) length of the park, which was once this elevated rail track. Your professional, knowledgeable guide will take you from the beginning of the Manhattan's West Side history through to the inception of the High Line, while identifying the unique plant life now inhabiting the former railroad tracks.
This region has been developed with public art, and the native greenery has been incorporated with the long forgotten tracks to create a spectacular, dynamic park. You will see magnificent views of the New York City skyline as well as the Hudson River. You will also have the opportunity to visit the White Star Pier, where the survivors of Titanic disembarked, as well as the old Nabisco factory, where the Oreo Cookie was invented.
Excellent guide, Bill was informative and good company. Very much felt this was part of the 'real' New York, not the usual tourist trail!
Review by: smithy, June 2017
I visited N.Y and put in for a number of N.Y tours. I found this to be one of the better ones. Started in Chelsa met Deb, who took us through the markets and explained the history of he meatpackers area, then to the highline. Great idea for disused rail lines, made walking the line easy, deb kept us informed of various buildings and the architecture. Finished up near 34 st, which made it easy to return to hotel.
Review by: Gary G, December 2016
The tour was great. Fred, our guide, was excellent and went out of his way to answer all sorts of questions and gave us good context of the geography and economic changes along the river and throughout lower Manhattan.
Review by: Elizabeth G, October 2016
Despite the rain we had a very enjoyable trip. The local guide Annie was great, lots of information and knowledgeable about the area. Don't bother having breakfast you can pick up some great food as the trip starts with a stroll through Chelsea market . We would recommend this as an excellent way to experience the High Line.
Review by: Karen O, October 2016
We met our guide on a very wet blustery sunday morning. The tour was very interesting and our guide sorry I can't remember her name was very enthusiastic about everything she showed us. A very lovely lady
Review by: Jennifer M, June 2016
Met Anni in Chelsea and had the most amazing and informative walk, she told us things and pointed out so many things that we would have missed if she hadn't been with us, she was worth every ...and as for the tip on where to go for our last night...brilliant , we had the greatest time and went out with a bang or was it a hangover?anyway it was a fantastic end to our trip...thanks..Jenni an Leahx
Review by: Heather A, February 2016
We loved our High Line Tour. Annie was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Highly recommended - it was worthwhile to go with someone who can give you a bit of the history and some of the things to look out for along the way.
Review by: Narelle H, January 2016
Very interesting tour, learnt so much. was only a small group during Decmeber, enjoyed the history with this tour
Review by: Judith M, December 2015
Great and informative tour.
Review by: Ian S, November 2015
Arrangements for meeting guide were terrible. We went to the High Line but we were supposed to go to a cafe to meet up. Nearly missed the whole thing which would have been an enormous waste of money and very disappointing.
Review by: JoanandJohno, November 2015
Ann was friendly, outgoing, informative, managed an unexpected delay and had a good sense of humour. She helped make it a very enjoyable day.
Review by: missskybird, November 2015
Recently spent the morning with Annie our guide on the New York on the High Line Park Walking Tour._br/_ Annie was very well informed, interesting and fun and highlighted many points of interest around the Meat Packing District, Chelsea Markets and the High Line._br/_ The High Line now extends to 34th Street which was an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Review by: Polly B, October 2015
Anne was charming and she knew her stuff! I loved all the extra treatment she gave and extra advice. I would book again from your company. I will recommend your company also.
Review by: Shelly G, September 2015
While we could have walked this ourselves what a treat to be guided by someone as knowledgeable as Annie was. She was great! We wound up being in a small group of 4 and it was well worth the cost.
Review by: Tom H, August 2015
Loved it! Tour Guide, Anne, was great.. We had her all to ourselves..just my and my husband. _br/_ So nice to get an inside view from a real New York City resident. We like to take tours for that reason! It was a beautiful day and really fun!
Review by: Nigel M, July 2015
We had a great tour with Bill. He provided a lot of interesting facts about the area how the High Line Park came to be. It really is an oasis of calm and beauty when walking n Manhattan and we loved it.
Review by: Sarah P, June 2015
Loved the tour and Annie was a wonderful guide!! There is so much more info we wouldn't have known if we'd just strolled it by ourselves.
Review by: Paul H D, June 2015
Our tour guide was Anna and she was very knowledgeable about the area. We really enjoyed the tour, helped by great weather, the High Line walk gives you good views around the area. We did feel though that the tour would have been better taken the other way around- finishing in the meatpacking district as we would have like to continue to walk around by ourselves and spend more time at the Chelsea Market. Definately recommended
Review by: Janet P, June 2015
Derek did a good job highlighting the High Line walking tour. The initial meeting situation could use some work, no one knew really what was going to happen. Once the guide showed up, we got it figured out. Just follow the light sabre
Review by: Christine A, June 2015
Very informative!
Review by: Annelee Murray M, May 2015
This was possibly the worst tour , it was really not good and I have used viator in Japan and USA before. Really not worth the money spent
Review by: Sally C, December 2014
Debra was fabulous! It was a highlight of our NYC weekend.
Review by: Kathryn W, September 2014
Needed more history like gather in place before going on walk. Too hard to hear info while walking
Review by: Ines W, August 2014
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Marc R, May 2014
I didn't really find the tour valuable for this attraction. I didn't walk away with a "wow" factor
Review by: ron g, January 2014
travelled at expense by taxi only to find out it was closed. Whilst the tour guide was pleasant and tried to make best of a poor situation. at -9 degrees and icy sidewalks, we had to abandon less than an hour.
Review by: Daniel B, December 2013
We had a great time with the fabulous Annie - highly recommend
Review by: Linda G, October 2013
The tour and guide was good, but would have liked to have spent the entire 2 hours touring the High Line and learned more about the buildings along side the High Line, plant life and excluded the Chelsea Market.
Review by: Timothy A K, October 2013
The tour guide, Annie, in my view, spent too much time in Chelsea Market (approx 40 minutes) window shopping. When we finally got to High Line, the tour was better, but she did not know the history of the ten year struggle to get the High Line. She had good information on NYC in general, but she needs to learn more about the High Line and be able to talk and tour for more than one hour. Or change the time to one hour and keep the group on the High Line exclusively. Thanks.
Review by: Michael M, August 2013
Guide was uninformative and very subdued, a marked contrast to 3 other tours we took while in Manhattan.
Review by: Nell S, July 2013
Annie was great! The Highline far surpassed our expectations-a very close second to Central Park. So well done. NYC has so many reasons to be proud of their city. I will definitely visit the Highline on my next trip to NYC.
Review by: carol f, July 2013
The guide was excellent and we enjoyed th tour very much!
Review by: Betsy L, July 2013
What an interesting and fun way to spend a morning in NYC! A whole lot of people cared enough to work tirelessly for years to raise the money and do whatever was necessary to preserve and repurpose this piece of history. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. The High Line is a NYC jewel.
Review by: James M, June 2013
The tour guide knew little or nothing about the High Line. He walked ahead of the group in most cases and the only ones that could hear him were the two people on either side of him. When we passed over the Chelsea Market he denied that it was the market and never explained that it was once the Oreo cookie factory. He was mostly aware and impressed with the famous (?) people who resided or once resided in the buildings we passed. Of all the tour guides we've had, he was the most ineffective. We did enjoy the walk.
Review by: Julie H, June 2013
Very good - went to Chelsea market first which was brilliant. Our tour guide Annie was very informative and gave us some great tips for our stay in New York. Park was very busy but plenty of places to stop and rest and to have a drink. Look forward to new part opening and visiting on next trip.
Review by: Susan M, May 2013
Our guide, Annie, was great - a real New Yorker. Loved the tour of Chelsea Market that she gave us before the High Line Park tour as well.
Review by: Katherine B, February 2013
Excellent tour! Since it was a cold, windy day, we had Annie D., the Guide, all to ourselves. She was outstanding and had a great knowledge of the early history of NYC. We could also pace the tour to a speed with which we were comfortable. We would recommend this tour to everyone and recommend Annie as a Tour Guide for every tour. This was a wonderful, enlightening and memorable day for us!
Review by: Kip_1234, January 2013
Amazing tour. Would definitely do again next time I'm in New York with my partner. It's an amazing walk and great views!
Review by: Schotty, November 2012
Great Sunday morning walk and got to see a couple of celebrities on the walk
Review by: Peter K, October 2012
Loved it! very informative
Review by: Juergen S, October 2012
Our guide was fabulous in terms of style,content and interaction with us. He brought historical area knowledge and visuals to add to the narrative for the tour.
Review by: Linda, May 2012
It is always good to use a local guide as you receive so much more information than if you had done this on your own. We enjoyed the High Line and the surrounding area and information we received.
Review by: Pamela S, April 2012
We had a wonderful tour led by Annie Dawson. SHe was one of the best tour guides I've had, giving us just the right amount of information with amusing tidbits about the construction of the High Line and the city. She obviously loves people and her city. We look forward to taking more tours with her!
Review by: Sheila, December 2011
The tour was good. I enjoy having history and the relevant view at the same time. For me, there could have been more talking. Also, the guide frequently talked while walking, but without noticing that some people were outside of his range. Not dawdling, but unable to be within hearing range due to the physical facts of the moment
Review by: Sheila, November 2011
The tour was good. I enjoy having history and the relevant view at the same time. For me, there could have been more talking. Also, the guide frequently talked while walking, but without noticing that some people were outside of his range. Not dawdling, but unable to be within hearing range due to the physical facts of the moment
Review by: JULIE B, November 2011
Real nice walking tour for a Sunday morning the guide what not so attentive would do the walk again without a guide
Review by: Sharon, October 2011
Poor - walk full length of High Line from 11th to 30th with very little information about surrounding area. When we mentioned this to the guide she said - "it just is what it is - not really much to say." One group dropped out along the way because of lack of information.
Review by: Laura W, September 2011
Couldn't believe I was in New York! Definitely a must see.
Review by: Leon A, September 2011
A hidden Gem!
Review by: sara l, June 2011
Bill was an interesting guide with a good sense of humour and very passionate about NYC however I am not sure it is necessary to hire a guide to walk the highline as it is pretty much mapped out along the way and signs explain the history.
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