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.

On this 2-hour guided tour you’ll take a walk through the High Line, New York’s only elevated park. The 1-mile-long linear park was created on a section of the former elevated New York Central Railroad on Manhattan’s west side. Stroll through the Chelsea neighborhood from a unique vantage point, treading along the path once traversed by fire-breathing locomotives! Enjoy surprising views of the Hudson River. The tour begins at the famous Chelsea marketplace and a visit to an art gallery may be included. Walk through former factories and warehouses, where trains would unload their goods right inside the building. Hear stories about the famous Meatpacking District and how it was transformed from rows of slaughterhouses to one of the most chic neighborhoods in the world. See amazing architecture ranging from the ultramodern Standard Hotel and the undulating glass curtain design of the IAC building to the Art Deco-era Empire State Building.

Explore the west side of Manhattan on a guided tour. Walk the High Line and see the Vessel. Stop into the Chelsea Markets and check out the world-class food vendors. Meet your guide in the Meat Packing District. Enjoy a scenic walk through the High Line, one of Manhattan’s most unique parks. Built on top of a former elevated freight train track, the tracks were turned into a greenway in 2009. Stroll down this 1.45-mile path and take in unique views of the city – you’ll feel as if your floating above the city streets. Admire the colorful gardens filled with grasses, perennials and woody species which were inspired by the wildflowers that grew on the disused tracks. View the park’s installation art pieces. Discover the Hudson Yards, and see the Vessel, “New York’s Staircase.” This honeycomb-shaped 150-foot tall art piece can accommodate up to 1000 people at a time. Upgrade your tour by adding an optional admission ticket to the Edge Observation Deck. Climb to the top of its world-famous Observation Deck and check out spectacular 360-degree views of the city.

New York City's High Line Park was ranked last year as one of the world’s top 10 places to visit. Learn about the park’s beginnings as an elevated train line, and hear the inside stories about its development. On this 75-minute guided tour you’ll walk through the park 40 feet above Manhattan, taking in views of the neighborhoods of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District from above. Hear how these old industrial and blue collar areas have become some of the city’s most expensive and trendy! The High Line is now home to over 225 species of plants, making it a small botanical garden in the sky. You’ll see how this abandoned rail line has transformed the landscape of Manhattan's west side, while also maintaining traces of the area’s industrial past. This is a great New York story of industry, history, and everyday New Yorkers working to make their city even better. In addition to hearing the amazing stories, you’ll experience High Line as a work of art in itself. Admire the views of the surrounding neighborhoods and cutting-edge architecture.

Climb up onto the High Line garden path along the West-side of Manhattan which boasts amazing views of New York City and the Hudson River. The High Line park is an example of urban renewal at its finest, a unique concept of a park, a green oasis among the concrete giants. During the 2-hour walk, visit the most important and historic points, sculptures, arts, and murals along the way. Check out the various species of plants that were specifically picked for the high line as you walk through beautiful gardens. Admire and photograph the Vessel - a public structure rising 45.7 meters high with 2,500 interconnecting steps. Witness incredible architecture including Hudson Yards, the Zaha Hadid building, the 10th Avenue square, and Chelsea Market. The tour guide will narrate the captivating details of how the abandoned train tracks were transformed into what they are today allowing you to fully enjoy the High line park to its fullest.

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.

Join a like-minded local and get ready to experience the city that never sleeps. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them. The Meatpacking District is more than deserving of its reputation as one of the best places in the city to party and you will soon see why! Spend the evening exploring this trendy neighborhood, where old warehouses have been repurposed as hip nightclubs, stylish bars or underground clubs; your local will take you to places that match your style and preferences.  With the first drink included, enjoy a cocktail in a famous bar where the locals are dressed to impress or grab a table at a street side cafe and sip a glass of wine as you watch revelers heading out for the night.  Bar hop through the neighborhood, discover the most popular nightlife spots with your local and get a taste of the district’s party reputation - it doesn’t disappoint!  Get tips and tricks from your local about the best clubs and all late-night bars to continue your night, so you can keep partying like a local (until the sun comes up!).

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 Summary: Tour two of New York’s trendiest west-side neighborhoods packed with eclectic eateries, fabulous architectural gems, and an unexpectedly peaceful oasis suspended above the busy city streets! With your local, savvy NYC tour guide, you’ll ascend to walk along the Chelsea neighboorhood’s portion of the 1.45-mile-long High Line, an elevated greenway built on a former railroad track. You’ll learn about the history of this impressive undertaking as you take in views of the Hudson River and its unusual artificial park known as Little Island. You’ll also be able to see the public square of Hudson Yards and its collection of striking and gravity-defying buildings. Once we’ve worked up an appetite after our short walk, we’ll head to world-famous Chelsea Market. During your Chelsea Market tour segment, you’ll have the opportunity to indulge your sweet tooth with the market’s many desserts or grab a slice of authentic New York–style pizza. Your guide will be happy to recommend their favorite eateries, offering excellent Asian and Middle Eastern dishes, artisanal bread and baked goods, Mexican- and Japanese-inspired street eats, and more! Your tour guide will fill you in on the market’s history from humble beginnings to the renowned food hall it’s become today. We’ll finish up our New York City walking tour in the adjacent Meatpacking District, another historically industrial neighborhood that is now one of the most desirable places to live and work in the city. You may be surprised to learn the more gritty former lives of the historic buildings and spaces here and weigh in on the city’s gentrification to today’s luxury apartments and high-end businesses. From here, you’re in the perfect place to continue exploring either neighborhood, continue your foodie adventure back at the market, or end your day with sunset views along the High Line.