15 High Line and Chelsea Tours to Build a Day Around

1.High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,238 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Start at Chelsea Market at 9:30 am, then walk through Chelsea, spend about an hour on the High Line, and finish in the Meatpacking District. A small group of up to 20 people, guides such as Maki, Isa, Peter, and Tim, and 2 to 3 miles of walking make this a lively introduction to one of Manhattan’s most changed neighborhoods.

“Makkii was an excellent guide. We learned so much and he was very entertaining and informative. Highly recommend”

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2.Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Meet near Chelsea Market for a three-hour food walk with a local guide. Try tacos, dumplings, pizza, egg tarts, mini donuts, and a seasonal drink, then walk through the High Line, Pier 57, and Hudson Yards. Guides may include Sergio, Chris, Michele, Lara, or Justin.

“Our tour was great, mostly because of our guide, Sergio. While we couldn’t go on the high line because of freezing weather & high winds, Sergio made sure we didn’t miss anything, even at street level. The food was delicious and we learned so much! I can’t wait to go back to Chelsea Market!”

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3.Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour – from Chelsea Piers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $99

Join a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain on a one-hour, 12-person speedboat ride from Chelsea Piers or North Cove Marina. You will photograph Little Island, Hudson Yards, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, with captains such as Bryant, Eric, and Mack sharing stories along the way.

“If I could give a million stars I would! Absolutely amazing experience! We kind of got a little lost getting to the boat and Eric the Captain went out of his way to meet us and take us to the boat! From there on the experience was incredible! Can't thank Eric and the company enough!”

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4.High Line Park and Greenwich Village Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Start at 10:30 am with a 90-minute High Line walk led by guides such as Alex, Claire, or Jake, then spend 2.5 hours tasting Greenwich Village specialties. Expect architecture, local history, pizza, pastries, tacos, and enough food for lunch in a group capped at eight.

“Generally a great tour. Alex our guide was fab and we loved the High Line part . Lots of insights into architecture , trade and commerce and of course the American way of life. The gardens were lovely, filled with cheerful purple asters in the Fall and edgy artwork. However slightly disappointed by the Greenwich Village food part. 2 desserts, no bagels and not much sitting down to eat !”

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5.High Line, Chelsea, & Meatpacking District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Chelsea Market, the High Line, and the Meatpacking District. Expect railroad history, factory architecture, art galleries, Hudson River views, and plenty of city stories. Guides have included Maki, Kevin, Ben, Bob, and Filip.

“Eric has been a great and Entertaining tourguide. The sign at the Meetingpoint Could be bigger!”

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6.Statue of Liberty Speedboat Tour – from Chelsea Piers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Board a small speedboat at Chelsea Piers for a fast, photo-friendly tour of New York Harbor. Your captain pauses by the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and One World Trade Center, with guides such as Eric, Bryan, and Mac adding safety tips, history, and humor.

“Bryan was a super guide, funny and super safe on his driving skills. Gave plenty of time and stops for photos. Made for a very enjoyable trip. Thank you.”

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7.Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend three hours eating through Chelsea Market and walking three blocks of the High Line with guides such as Joe, Cindy, or Robin. Expect a full lunch of market tastings, including pizza, a hot dog, cheese, taco, biscuit, crostata, chocolate, and gelato, plus stories about Nabisco, the Meatpacking District, and the old elevated railway.

“A fun experience with a fabulous tour guide. Food was great and portions larger than expected too! Joe was full of knowledge of the area and history facts thrown in made it so enjoyable!”

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8.Hudson Yards & High Line Tour with Optional Edge Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 125 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $49

Join a local English-speaking guide for a 2.5 to 3.5-hour walk through Hudson Yards and the High Line. Hear stories about old rail lines, new skyscrapers, The Shed, and Vessel, then add Edge for a glass-floor view from 1,100 feet.

“The guide engaged beautifully with all of us! Great tour, beautifull views.”

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9.Chelsea Market, Meatpacking, High Line Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours tasting Japanese-style tacos, pizza, doughnuts, and more at Chelsea Market and Pier 57, then walk the High Line to Vessel. An English-speaking guide such as Chris, Justin, Lara, or Morgan adds local history and architecture. Vegetarian options and gluten-free substitutions are available.

“Chris was great! He made sure to make time and connect with each group on the tour. My only suggestion for the tour is to do the High Line portion first. Meaning all the amazing food starts closer to 12:00-12:30.”

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10.Midtown,Chelsea &West Village Guided City Tour by E-Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $69

Ride through Midtown, Chelsea, and the West Village in a vintage-looking e-cart with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll see Washington Square Park, Cornelia Street, Perry Street, Chelsea Market, the Flatiron Building, Hudson Yards, and the Empire State Building, with photo stops and room for seven.

“Amazing experience so many good spots I took great pictures ! Like the Empire State and we pass by Cornelia st definitely I be back next time I’m in town!”

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11.Chelsea Market & High Line Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Meet your English-speaking guide inside Chelsea Market for eight tastings, including hot dog, Sicilian pizza, cheese, crostata, biscuit, tacos, and gelato. Guides such as Joe and Cindy add local stories before leading you through the Meatpacking District and along part of the High Line.

“I’ve lived in NYC for 5 years and took the tour anyways as a chance to explore Chelsea market. The tour gives you a chance to try almost 10 different restaurants in an affordable manner while also learning some unique history”

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12.High Line Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 1h 15m · from $50

Spend 75 minutes walking 40 feet above Manhattan with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as David, Jonathan, and Annabel explain the High Line’s rail past, gardens, art, Chelsea, Meatpacking District, and Hudson Yards, with a possible finish near Chelsea Market.

“The tour was perfect in every way! We enjoyed David’s descriptions that included stories, anecdotes, art, architecture, and the beautiful gardens. We ended the tour at Chelsea market where he recommended food options. We highly recommend this tour!”

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13.Meatpacking District: Chelsea Market and The Highline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet near Chelsea Market for a two-hour English tour with a guide such as Conner, Liz, or Gabi. Browse market snacks, hear about Death Avenue, walk The High Line, see Titanic’s intended dock, and finish among Meatpacking District hotels, shops, and bars.

“Absolutely brilliant! The history and information telling the story of the area and architecture was second to none. Our guide Conner was amazing and the experience exceeded my expectation. 5 stars plus all the way. Highly recommend and would do again.”

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14.Chelsea & High Line Tour with Optional Edge Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

You’ll walk from Little Island through the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, the High Line, and Hudson Yards with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Kevin, Sarah, and Michael bring local stories to the route. Add Edge for 360-degree views from the Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor sky deck.

“Kevin was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and able to give us an excellent and very informative tour!”

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15.Secrets Of High Line Park Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Spend 150 minutes walking from Chelsea Market through Little Island and the full High Line to Hudson Yards. A licensed guide such as Debby adds local history, architecture, pop culture, and photo tips to this small-group tour. Expect about 1.5 miles at a relaxed pace.

“Unsere Tour war sehr interessant. Unser Guide Debby hat uns viele interessante Fakten zu NY genannt, die wir bisher nicht kannten und hat uns NY von einer ganz anderen Seite gezeigt. Mit ihrer lustigen und sympathischen Art sind die 3 Stunden im Flug vergangen. Zusätzlich hat sie uns die schönsten Fotomotive auf der Strecke gezeigt. Absolut empfehlenswert-auch wenn man schon mehrfach in NY war.”

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