New York City & The High Line - Self Guided Walking Tour
Join us on our immersive audio tour as we explore New York City’s contemporary developments, history of vintage railways, art deco and contemporary construction.
Listen to an expert historian guide you through New York City’s stories of the industry, immigration and investment, which can all be seen from one walk along the High Line. Discover the fascinating history rooted in urban transformation and railway networks that are behind the city’s most iconic key attractions.
We’ll visit some of New York’s best sights, including Chelsea Market, the Flyover, Hudson Yards and the Vessel while also finding out the best places to shop, eat and drink along the High Line.
Unravel the beauty of New York, learning about the tales, mysteries and secret stories that live on in this cosmopolitan city, to cap off this cultural adventure in this must-see picturesque city.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
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New York City & The High Line - Self Guided Walking Tour
What's included in New York City & The High Line - Self Guided Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The High Line
Start the tour at the entrance to the Highline where you should find a fantastic view of the Hudson River to your left. Learn about the Whitney Museum, an art museum showing the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists.
Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
Look down 13th Street at Pier 54 and learn about its interesting, and somewhat tragic, past. Today the piers in the area, collectively known as Chelsea Piers, are parks and recreation centers. There’s also a quirky overwater park called Little Island you can spot which opened in spring of 2021.
Chelsea Market
Head on to this New York staple: Chelsea Market, one of the most iconic destinations of the Meatpacking District. Step inside the Chelsea Market and discover a bustling array of food-themed shops, from seafood and butcheries to tacos and brownies, there’s something for everyone!
Inclusions
- Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
- Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
- Access to your self-guided audio tour
- Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
- Audio tour provided by a local or historian
- Headphones
- Mobile Device
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tours starts at the southern end of the High Line by the Standard Hotel. This is a self-guided tour. You can start whenever you like!
End Points
- The tour ends at Hudson Yard. Carry on exploring this fantastic site by yourself
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Ticket Redemption
This is not your ticket! You will receive a separate email with a link to your tour. From that email, please click 'Download Now', install the Vidi Guides app, create an account within the app and click 'GetMyTour'. The tour will then be ready for download within your profile section. You can start the tour whenever you like!
