New York Chelsea and High Line Art Tour

Discover the dynamic intersection of art and architecture on this guided tour of Chelsea and the High Line, two of New York City’s most culturally rich neighborhoods.
Once an industrial hub, Chelsea’s transformed warehouses now host one of the world’s highest concentrations of art galleries, making it a global epicenter of contemporary art. Combine this with the High Line, a stunning elevated park, and you’ll experience a vibrant blend of history, design and culture.

This tour dives into the architectural landmarks and cultural highlights of the area from the historic streets of Chelsea to the Whitney Museum, and the innovative developments at Hudson Yards. Discover how adaptive reuse, bold architectural visions, and creative public spaces have shaped this iconic part of NYC. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, art lover or urban explorer, this tour provides a deep understanding of how design influences urban life.

Meeting Point

Whitney Museum of American Art

99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Meet in front of the entrance of the Whitney Museum.

What's included:

• Guide
• Professional Individual Headsets for Each Guest

Not included:

• Tips

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

The High Line

Gansevoort St, To W. 30 St. Between Washington St. and 11 Ave, New York City, 10011, New York

High Line

1 hour

Whitney Museum of American Art

99 Gansevoort Street, , New York City, 10014-1404, New York

See the Whitney Museum.

5 minutes

The Standard, High Line

848 Washington St, New York, NY 10014, USA

See the Standard Hotel

5 minutes

Little Island

West 13th Street, Pier55 in Hudson River Park, New York City, 10014, New York

See the Little Island Park in the Hudson River.

Pass by without stopping

100 11th Ave

100 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

See the 100 11th Avenue by Jean Nouvel.

Pass by without stopping

520 West 28th Street by Zaha Hadid

520 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Visit the 520 West 28th Street by Zaha Hadid Architects.

5 minutes

The Shed

545 W 30th St, New York City, 10001-1309, New York

Visit the Shed.

5 minutes

The Vessel

20 Hudson Yards, The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards, New York City, 10001-2167, New York

Visit the Vessel

5 minutes

Hudson Yards

New York City, New York

Visit Hudson Yards.

10 minutes

15 Hudson Yards

15 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, USA

Visit 15 Hudson Yards by Diller Scoffidio + Renfro.

5 minutes

The Spiral

66 Hudson Blvd E, New York, NY 10001, USA

Visit the Spiral by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) from 2021.

5 minutes

Javits Center

429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA

See the The Javits Center by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners from 1986.

Pass by without stopping