Chelsea Market and the High Line are two of NYC's best attractions. This food and history tour features incredible insights and stories as well as some delicious food and fantastic NYC views. Plus the tour guides are truly entertaining and it's enough food for lunch. Did you know that although the area was originally residential, markets have existed in the district since the 1840s. People moved into tenements in the Meatpacking district in the 1820s to escape epidemics in what was then the main part of New York. In 1900, 250 slaughterhouses and packing plants filled the district; by the 1930s, those houses produced the nation’s third-largest volume of dressed meats. Five meatpacking companies still operate in the district. Boutiques and bars are more common than rump roasts these days, and the neighborhood continues to evolve almost daily. The food included at the Market features a Japanese-style taco, a slice of pizza from Filaga, a doughnut from Doughnuttery, and an halva and tahini tasting from Seed & Mill. Then, have a quick little shopping adventure at Artists & Fleas. After Chelsea Market, walk the beautiful and historic High Line Park and end the tour with an artisanal Belgian chocolate tasting at Neuhaus' Hudson Yards location.

Start your 2-hour tour in front of the world famous Chelsea Market. Spend some free time inside the market, sample baked goods and snacks and even do a little shopping. Hear about the infamous Death Avenue before heading up to The Highline, a linear park built on an elevated section of a disused New York Central Railroad spur. Enjoy fantastic views of Chelsea Piers and see where the ill-fated Titanic was meant to dock in 1912. Admire the 18-story luxury boutique Standard Hotel and other local architecture. After visiting The Highline, head into the heart of the Meatpacking District. See the Gansevoort Hotel and walk past several high-fashion flagship stores and some trendy bars.

Combine a walking tour of New York's High Line, ranked one of the Top 10 Places to Visit last year, with a food tour of Greenwich Village. Start by walking 40 feet above Manhattan, experiencing the neighborhoods of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District far from the traffic. Learn how these old industrial blue collar areas have become some of NYC's most expensive and trendy! The High Line is home to more then 225 species of plant, making it a small botanic garden in the sky. You will see how the abandoned rail line has transformed the landscape of Manhattan's west side, while maintaining a glimpse into its industrial past. On top of the amazing stories, the High Line is a work of art in itself, with views of the dynamic neighborhoods and cutting-edge architecture surrounding it. Then, discover the incredible tastes of Greenwich Village, and find out how the Village has maintained its unique character. From the Dutch and English colonial periods, to its Beat Poet and Avant-Garde art roots, the Village has evolved to become the current hotspot of downtown Manhattan. Wander past great jazz clubs, pausing to sample delicacies from artisan chocolatiers. Visit independent bookshops with an unmistakable bohemian style, and browse the fantastic shops.