Explore the High Line, a cherished repurposed railway in Manhattan's west side, and its surrounding neighborhood, Chelsea, with ExperienceFirst's guided tour. Led by local guides, this top-rated experience offers a unique perspective on the area's architecture and art. Delve into the secrets and lesser-known facts of the High Line, gaining insights that even locals might miss. Wander through Chelsea and discover the character of the Meatpacking District. The early morning start lets you make the most of your day.

Fantastic views, fabulous food, and incredible architecture await you on this private tour of Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and Meatpacking District! We’ll start with an overview – literally – of Chelsea high above on New York City’s High Line. Atop this former elevated railway, enjoy views of the Hudson River and hear the story of its redevelopment as a park. From here, our New York City walking tour enters the Chelsea Market, known for its diverse culinary offerings. With everything from artisan cheese to authentic Italian gelato, you might need to ask your guide for their top picks! After our Chelsea Market tour segment, we’ll head to the Meatpacking District, a once-industrial warehouse district turned hip commercial area. Dip in and out of the spacious shops hinting at their former lives as slaughterhouses, or, following your tour, visit the world-renowned Whitney Museum of American Art and take a short walk to one of NYC’s most unusual river attractions, Little Island!

During this guided tour in French of SoHo, Greenwich Village and Meatpacking District, we invite you to discover 3 authentic districts of Lower Manhattan! Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!

We are the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999! Our tour will not only leave you full with EIGHT TASTINGS (not samples like on other Chelsea Market tours), but will include under-the-radar historical tales of Chelsea Market, like how it used to be a factory for Nabisco and the origin of the Oreo cookie. In addition to the trendy and bustling spots on the main floor, we will also visit Chelsea Local downstairs, where locals actually shop for their food. 8 tastings are included with this tour with two opportunities to sit down. All tastings are done inside Chelsea Market. We will make sure you leave full and satisfied with a buttermilk biscuit, homemade Italian crostata, NYC #1 hot dog, Pizza, Gelato and much much more! Once outside, walk on the High Line, NYC’s elevated public park. You’ll hear compelling tales of the rail line that once served the West Side’s factories and butchers. You’ll wander through the Meatpacking District and find out how this area went from not to hot!

This is a private walking tour, for groups up to 10 people. That guarantees a personalized experience. Take a journey from New York's past to its future! On this guided tour of Manhattan's west side, we will journey from the historic Meatpacking District up to the growing Hudson Yards neighborhood via the popular High Line park. This park began its life as a freight goods railway along the Hudson River and has been reborn as one of the city's most popular destinations, blending nature and art. Come discover why! All the while, your guide will provide historic photos for reference. As we make our way north, you will see fascinating historic architecture, as well as new developments by Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Bjarke Ingels, and many more. Then discover the largest private real estate development in NYC history: Hudson Yards! See the Vessel, the Shed, some of the city's tallest skyscrapers, and more.

Visit the 5-star rated Ground Zero Museum Workshop for an intimate and detailed and introduction to the “Real Ground Zero” and to things you won't see at the nearby 9/11 Memorial & Museum. The “kid-friendly” non-graphic imagery, 100 audio stories, Ground Zero artifacts and rare photos housed in this non-profit museum exhibit the heroic efforts of the FDNY firefighters on that fateful day in 2001 and the 9-month “Recovery Period." See the "Bible Page" and the "Frozen Clock." Winner of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 Museums in the USA” award in 2013 & 2014, this is the only place you can actually pick up and hold Ground Zero artifacts, a chilling reminder for adults and a chance for young children to learn about a significant moment in history. Located in the historic Meatpacking District on West 14th street near the High Line Park and Chelsea Market Eateries. Known world-wide as the "Biggest LITTLE Museum in New York." Images by the Official Photographer at Ground Zero.

The Whitney Museum is New York's home for modern and contemporary art of the United States. Located in Manhattan's vibrant Meatpacking District, the Museum presents the work of living artists alongside favorites by Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jacob Lawrence, Alexander Calder, and many others.

Escape from the hustle of Times Square on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour around New York City. Visit the scenic, aerial greenway of the popular High Line, plus the trendy Meatpacking District and Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan. Soak up the atmosphere and learn about the history and culture of this area of the Big Apple — one of the most drastically changed areas in New York City today. This tour is limited to a small amount of parties that are able to book per. Say goodbye to large crowds and not being able to connect with your guide. VIP experience at its best!

No question that the beguiling lights of Dyker Heights that you will spend an hour enjoying are the highlight of the tour, but there is much more. Like no other, this tour will also weave through the holiday streets of lower Manhattan. Rolling through neighborhoods, like Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, Dumbo, Nolita, Soho, NoMad, and the Village. Your tour leader, your guide, is an experienced guy and will keep you interested and entertained. Manhattan-bound after the dazzle of Dyker, you'll stop at Fulton Ferry Landing to be awed by the crystal clear views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge. Here It feels like you can reach across the East River and touch the city. Later, after crossing Manhattan Bridge and heading North through Chinatown and the Bowery, you'll walk through Washington Square and see the Village tree. It's then onto the one, the only, Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. I There, the tour ends. "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!" CCM

Eat your way through Chelsea Market, the Meatpacking District and the High Line with an expert guide as you learn about the local history and taste the delicious flavors of NYC!

Book a High Line and Chelsea guided walking tour with us today! Walk the innovative High Line park, stroll the Chelsea Market and wander the Meatpacking District!

Discover New York's hottest nightlife in the Meatpacking District. On a personalised 3 hour experience, explore this area's late night hipster cafes, stylish wine bars and iconic clubs. Enjoy two drinks of your choice with your Host in a local bar. Get a real taste of the district's nightlife - there’s no better neighbourhood to explore if you want to see where New York gets its reputation as the city that never sleeps! This experience is personalised and crafted around your individual needs meaning flexibility, consideration and attention to detail are assured. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.