The High Line Tour by Manhattan Walking Tour, NYC

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

75 minutes

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels with minimal walking on paved, accessible surfaces.

Overview

Step onto New York City’s High Line and discover how an old rail line became a thriving elevated park. Join Manhattan Walking Tour for a 75-minute, guided walk revealing the history and hidden gems of this vibrant urban corridor.

Brooklyn, New York

The High Line Tour

75 Min • Daily at 10:30a • All Ages

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Date

Fri, Oct 24

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About This Adventure

Discover the captivating transformation of the High Line, an elevated park that evolved from a train line to a must-visit urban oasis. Join a knowledgeable local guide for a 75-minute tour, rain or shine, and uncover the fascinating stories behind this iconic destination. Wear comfortable shoes and enjoy the journey!

Duration

75 Minutes

About

The High Line was ranked as one of the Top Ten places to visit in the world last year! We have seen this park grow from an elevated train line, to this urban phenomenon park, and we'll tell you the inside story.

What’s included: 75 minutes with a friendly, professional, local tour guide.
What to know: 7 train to 34th Street/Hudson Yards, A,C,E trains to 34th Street/Penn Station.
What to bring: Wear comfortable shoes. Bring umbrella or jacket in case of rain. Tour goes out rain or shine.

Meeting Location

500 West 30th St, between 10th & 11th Aves. By the Elevator entrance

Adventure Tips

Wear Comfortable Footwear

Bring sturdy shoes suitable for walking on paved surfaces and ramps during your 75-minute tour.

Rain or Shine

Tours run regardless of weather, so pack a compact umbrella or rain jacket if rain is in the forecast.

Arrive Early

Plan to meet at 500 West 30th Street a few minutes before the 10:30 a.m. departure to get settled and avoid missing the start.

Use Public Transit

Access the High Line easily via the 7 train to 34th Street/Hudson Yards or A, C, E trains to 34th Street/Penn Station.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Various migratory birds including sparrows and robins
Urban-adapted insects such as butterflies and bees around native plants

History

Originally built in the 1930s as an elevated freight rail line, the High Line was abandoned in 1980 before its rebirth as a public park beginning in 2006.

Conservation

The park champions sustainability through native plantings, green stormwater management, and promoting urban biodiversity in a dense city environment.