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Secrets of the High Line

New York City, Guam
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Smaller-sized groups. Perfect for tourists AND locals New Yorkers too!

Learn lots of secrets about New York City's "Park in the Sky" and its surrounding neighborhoods. Built upon a historic freight rail line erected above the streets on Manhattan's West Side, the High Line has become a major draw for tourists and locals alike. This fun, two-hour guided walking tour includes a visit to Chelsea Market; the chic gastro haven was once the home of Nabisco, the birthplace of the Oreo cookie. Meandering the entire length of the unique and stunning elevated public park, you'll take in breathtaking views of NYC from an entirely new perspective.  You'll learn all sorts of area "secrets" through engaging narration throughout your tour. The tour covers the High Line's past and present, its art and area galleries, its horticulture, its surrounding neighborhoods, visible iconic buildings, future developmental plans and the latest cutting-edge architecture sprouting up all around the High Line.

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave, New York City, NY 10011-7006

Visit inside the Chelsea Market.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Meatpacking District, West of Eighth Avenue, New York City, NY 10014

Enjoy commentary as your tour passes through this historic area.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Little Island, West 13th Street Pier55 in Hudson River Park, New York City, NY 10014

See another of NYC's uniquely innovative parks. This stunning and very popular park, sits atop the Hudson River on stilt-like "Tulip Pots". The beautiful park is relatively small at just 2.4 acres in size, and therefore, access to the park's interior is limited based upon crowd size. Although we indicate a "pass by without stopping" at this attraction, your Guide will do everything in their power to get your tour group interior access to the park, if there is availability.

Pass By: The Vessel, 20 Hudson Yards, New York City, NY 10001-2167

This is an absolutely stunning piece of climbable art and architecture It is indisputably, the hottest attraction to arrive in New York City, in decades! A definite must-see as part of your tour of the High Line. Tour Guests will have a chance to view this amazing structure that begs for photos to be taken, as the tour concludes in the Hudson Yards area. You are welcome to spend as much or as little time there at tour's end. Please make sure that you bring your camera!

Stop At: The High Line, Gansevoort St To W. 30 St. Between Washington St. and 11 Ave, New York City, NY 10011

Walk NYC's beautiful "Park-In-The-Sky" while your Guide provides fascinating commentary. Be sure to bring a camera as there are many great photo ops to be enjoyed.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Professional, licensed, NY Guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuity/Tip For Guide (Optional) Generally, 15-18% Of Tour's Full Price
  • Access To "The Edge" Observatory At Hudson Yards

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children MUST be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for children aged 12 and under as children generally tend to tire fast and become restless quickly
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (approximately 1.5 miles)
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or serious medical conditions, walking difficulties or any other physical limitations that might prevent them from enjoying or completing the tour.
  • Not recommended for women in advanced stages of pregnancy due to uneven surfaces and distance walking
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions unless otherwise indicated by the Tour Provider. In the rare instance that the tour must be cancelled due to extremely unfavorable and/or potentially hazardous weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or a full refund of your tour's purchase price.
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers age 13 and above.
  • Tours are currently conducted in the English language ONLY. If you have difficulty understanding the English language, this may not be the best tour for you. Unfortunately, use of a translator's assistance during the tour is not permitted due to the distraction it creates for other paying Guests.
  • Minimum Guest numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough Guests to meet tour requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund of the purchase price.
  • Restroom breaks are highly recommended prior to tour start. There are no scheduled rest stops once the tour begins.
  • Beverages and snacks are permitted during tour, however, any purchase of these items MUST be made PRIOR to the tour's start time.
  • Please report to meet-up location 15 MINUTES BEFORE the start of your tour for check-in with the Guide. Be prepared to present your paper or electronic voucher.
  • SMILES are REQUIRED; cameras are highly recommended.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Guests MUST wear a face mask which properly covers BOTH NOSE & MOUTH (regardless of vaccination status), in ALL PUBLIC AREAS including those OUTSIDE, until the WHO advises that the pandemic is over and that COVID-19 has become an endemic. Non-compliance results in dismissal from tour w/o refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Operates

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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