Secrets of the High Line
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Is Secrets of the High Line worth booking?
Secrets of the High Line is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $37 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 66 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (66)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $37 per person
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 abo
What you get
- Professional, licensed, NY Guide
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Professional, licensed, NY Guide
Not included
- Gratuity/Tip For Guide (Optional) Generally, 15-18% Of Tour's Full Price
- Access To "The Edge" Observatory At Hudson Yards
What you'll see and do
Chelsea Market
Visit inside the Chelsea Market.
15 minutes here
Meatpacking District
Enjoy commentary as your tour passes through this historic area.
15 minutes here
Little Island
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 without stopping
The Vessel
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!
Pass by without stopping
The High Line
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.
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Tour meets 15 minutes prior to the tour's start time, on the NW corner of W 15 St & 9 Ave. OUTSIDE of the Chelsea Market (75 9 Ave.) Look for the white "Antropologie" clothing store's name which wraps around that same corner.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This tour ends in front of the "Shops At Hudson Yards" close to the "Vessel" interactive art sculpture that sits within the Hudson Yards Plaza.
Options you can book
9:00am
Sunday Mornin' Stroll: Enjoy the beauty of this incredible park before the crowds of visitors arrive.
8:00am
Early Morning Explorer: Be up with the birds and enjoy this urban oasis long before the mid-morning crowds arrive.
3:30 pm
Afternoon Delights: Explore this urban oasis in the warm glow of the afternoon light.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- My NY Tours, LLC
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 66 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
66 verified traveler reviews for Secrets of the High Line. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awsome!
Fun and informative! Debbie is a great storyteller. We saw the whole high line end some extra places too!
Response from the operator: We are thrilled to learn that you enjoyed your tour experience. We pride ourselves in providing great experiences led by only the best-of-the-best tour guides. We are always pleased to know the We have delivered as intended. We thank you so very much for taking the time to review your experience. Should you find yourself revisiting New York City, we would be delighted to have you join us on another tour experience! All our best!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
Debbie was incredible! Not only is she a great tour guide but a great photographer and we'll versed in architecture. She was a delight! Would definitely go back!!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your awesome review and for taking the time to review your experience! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour as much as you did. Should you find yourself visiting the Big Apple again, we hope that you will keep us in mind for other tour experiences. We would be honored to serve you, again! From our family to yours, we take you for touring with us and we wish you all the best!
via Tripadvisor
Brilliant high line tour!
Our tour guide, Debby, was fantastic! We had a great time, and we feel like we have a new friend in New York! highly recommend!
Response from the operator: We absolutely love hearing such positive feedback! Thank you so very much, for taking time to write a review of your experience. Reviews are a helpful tool often used by potential tour Guests to aid in their booking decisions for tour experiences. Your thoughtful review is extremely appreciated. We would be honored to serve you again if you should decide to revisit NYC at some future time. Wishing you all the best! Cheers!
via Tripadvisor
Debbie was outstanding!!
Four of us who took the tour together and are very experienced travelers all agreed that this was one of the best walking tours that we have ever taken
Response from the operator: Wow, wow, wow! Thank you for this awesome review if your tour experience and for taking the time to write it! We take immense pride in creating and providing extraordinary experiences for each and every guest that we serve. We are extremely happy to learn that we've met that goal, once again. Should you revisit the Big Apple we would be delighted and honored to have your group with us on another if the various NY tour experiences that we offer. Please keep us in mind. From our family to everyone in your group, we wish you an amazing summer filled with great times and great memories! All the best!
via Viator
Well worth taking!
A group of us went on the 3 hour high line tour which also highlighted Little Island, the Chelsea neighborhood, and the Vessel. The sights were fabulous but made even more so because of our guide, Debbie M. She was informative and friendly and a true New Yorker! She and the tour are each highly recommended.
Response from the operator: What a lovely review of your tour. Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We hope that you'll keep us in mind for a additional experiences should you find yourself revisiting the Big Apple. It was an absolute pleasure to have you with us and we look forward to serving you, again. All the best!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $37 to $47
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 23
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Secrets of the High Line: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Secrets of the High Line cost?
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Prices start at $37 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Secrets of the High Line take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Secrets of the High Line worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 66 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Secrets of the High Line?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Secrets of the High Line suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Secrets of the High Line?
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Around 23 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Secrets of the High Line start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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