Chelsea Galleries and High Line; Art, Architecture and History

8 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 8 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures© and TripAdvisor | New York City, USA

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Overview

Join us on a tour that celebrates the vibrant art district of Chelsea, from the High-line to the galleries, with an artistic, architectural, and historic point of view.

This two hour tour focuses on world's most exciting art scene, home of the very best in contemporary art. A walk on the High-Line reveals a rich program of public art, made by acclaimed artists. We will focus on selected works, along with the park's history, design and the architecture around. We will also walk over the gallery quarter of NYC, located just below. We will visit some the most talked about shows on display, and uncover the stories behind the scene, artists’ biographies, work methods and different interpretations.

Chelsea gallery tour is woman-run business
Our tours guided by artists, who are passionate about the history, art and architecture of the city.
We offer an original and in-debt point of view in a fun and casual atmosphere. No prior knowledge is necessary, just a healthy curiosity!

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities (Optional)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

812 Washington St, New York, NY 10014, USA

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Near the High-Line stairs.

End point

10th Avenue & West 30th Street, 10th Ave & W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Next to Mercado Little Spain entrance

What To Expect

The High Line (Pass By)

ART - We will stroll through the promenade, starting at its southern point to its northern point, during which we'll make a stop to look at some fascinating pieces of art accompanied with explaining about the artists, and work process.
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The High Line (Pass By)

ARCHITECTURE - We will point at contemporary buildings which are the spearhead of architecture nowadays, we'll hear about the brilliant architectural design of the High Line and its breathtaking landscape.
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The High Line (Pass By)

HISTORY - We will be exposed to the fascinating history of the High Line and how it came about through an initiative of two young men who decided to start a public fight against the plan to demolish the abandoned railroads at the beginning of the 2000s, and proposed to turn it into a public park instead.
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The High Line (Pass By)

GALLERIES - We will also visit the Chelsea Galleries district which is located underneath the High Line, and we'll visit two selected art exhibitions.
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The High Line (Pass By)

CITY VIEW - We will finish the tour at one of the High Line's northern points, and visit the vantage point looking over 10th Avenue, where the most impressive sculptural project of the High Line stands.
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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-327451P1

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