--- title: Private Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and The Highline Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 73 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 40 of 71 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-meatpacking-district-chelsea-market-and-the-highline-walking-tour/ --- # Private Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and The Highline Walking Tour In our comparison: #40 of 71 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Escape the crowds of Times Square and explore a different side of Manhattan on this 2-hour small-group walking tour through the High Line, Chelsea, and the Meatpacking District—one of the most dramatically transformed areas of New York City. Stroll along the elevated park of the High Line, a former railway turned scenic greenway that offers beautiful views of the city and the Hudson River. From there, explore the trendy streets of the Meatpacking District and the vibrant Chelsea, neighborhoods known for their art galleries, restaurants, and striking modern architecture. Along the way, your guide will share the fascinating story of how this once-industrial waterfront district transformed into one of the city’s most stylish and culturally dynamic destinations. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The tour meets on the corner of 15th… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €73 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Top Dog Tours Inc. - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.94 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32. - 5 stars: 30 (94%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - The chance to try local cuisine (at own expense) - Local guide - Private Tour ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions - Audio Guide that translates tour ## Itinerary 1. **Meatpacking District** (45m; admission included) - Once the Meatpacking District, it is now a trendy neighborhood 2. **Chelsea Market** (10m; admission included) - Food and retail hall 3. **The High Line** (30m; admission included) - An old elevated railway, it is now a public park 4. **Whitney Museum of American Art** (pass by, no stop) - A museum of modern art 5. **Once called "Death Avenue"** (10m) 6. **A luxury fashion salon** (pass by, no stop) 7. **A wordly food hall** (pass by, no stop) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The tour meets on the corner of 15th Street and 9th Avenue by Chelsea Market. Our guide will be there to greet you at the confirmed time of the tour. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call our office at (718) 806-1706. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - The Highline access is determined by weather conditions. The park is closed during potentially dangerous conditions - If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund - There is a decent amount of walking, please wear appropriate shoes - There is no guarantee food vendors will be operating - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - The tour reserves the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control. - Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #40 of 71** | €73 | 2h | 4.94 (32) | private | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/hamilton-and-washington-revolutionary-walking-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 5.0 (217) | shared | | [NYC Private Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €1541 per group | 4h | 5.0 (185) | private | Ranked #40 of 71 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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