Hudson Yards, The High Line & Vessel Tour

About this experience

The Hudson Yards, The High Line and Vessel Tour is a 90-minute walking tour of three of Manhattan's most talked-about urban landmarks, led by a licensed, English-speaking guide. Starting at 401 West 14th Street near Chelsea Market and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the route follows the High Line, a 1.45-mile elevated park built on a disused freight railway that once served the meatpacking district. The park is planted with birch and serviceberry trees at its southern end, giving way to grasses, perennials, and shade-tolerant species further north, all set against views of the Hudson River and the surrounding streetscape. From the High Line, the tour continues into Hudson Yards, the large-scale mixed-use development that was previously the biggest active construction site in the United States. Highlights here include the Shed performance space and The Vessel, a 150-foot bronzed steel structure comprising 154 flights of stairs, 2,500 steps, and 80 landings, designed by Thomas Heatherwick and capable of holding up to 1,000 visitors at once. Note that entry to The Vessel itself is not included. Tickets cover the guided walking tour through Midtown, the High Line, and the Hudson Yards neighbourhood, with food, beverages, and transport arranged separately. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Highlights

• 90-minute walking tour led by a licensed English-speaking guide
• Covers Hudson Yards, the High Line and Vessel in Manhattan
• Walks the full 1.45-mile elevated park built on a disused freight railway
• Starts at 401 West 14th Street near Chelsea Market
• Passes the Whitney Museum of American Art along the route
• Explores planting from birch and serviceberry trees to northern perennials

What is included

• 1.5-hour walking tour with a licensed, English-speaking tour guide
• Midtown NYC
• The Hudson Yards neighborhood
• The High Line
• Chelsea Market

Not included

• Food & beverages (available for purchase throughout the tour)
• Transportation
• Vessel entry

Before you go

Arrival and timing Make your way to 401 West 14th Street, near Chelsea Market, and arrive a few minutes before your scheduled start time so the group can set off promptly. The tour covers the full length of the High Line on foot and runs for one hour and thirty minutes, so wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as the entire route is outdoors. Along the route The tour moves as a group with a licensed guide, so keep pace with the group and stay together, particularly on the elevated sections of the High Line. Food and drink are not included but are available to purchase at various points along the route, including near Chelsea Market at the start. Entry to The Vessel at Hudson Yards is not included in the tour price. If you wish to climb the structure at the end, you will need to arrange entry separately. During your visit The High Line and Hudson Yards are open public spaces, so expect other visitors alongside your group. Photography for personal use is welcome throughout. Keep your phone handy for photos but be mindful of the guide when they are speaking.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.