High Line, Greenwich Village, World Trade Center—Walking Tour (3hrs)
Explore New York City as a true New Yorker does: on foot! Enjoy this unique opportunity to explore NYC with me, a lifelong resident who is eager to share the city's gems with you!
Join me on this curated tour as we stroll through an elevated urban oasis, admire unique art installations, enjoy iconic vistas, and immerse ourselves through one of the most storied neighborhoods in New York. Together, we'll encounter iconic landmarks, relish in local delicacies, and enjoy some of downtown's world-class attractions.
Highlights include walking through the spectacular High Line with its outdoor art installations and its stunning city views; visiting Chelsea Market; being charmed by the streets of Greenwich Village; and visiting the historic 9/11 Memorial, One World Trade Center, and the Oculus.
When the tour concludes, you'll walk away feeling like a New Yorker with a deeper appreciation for the city that keeps reinventing itself. I look forward to having you join me on this journey.
Itinerary
- We'll begin our tour in the High Line. Once a functional freight rail line and now a raised public park on Manhattan's West Side, the High Line is a masterpiece of urban green design offering outdoor art installations, gorgeous views of the Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center, the Hudson River and its newest attractions: Pier 57, Little Island, Gansevoort Peninsula and Beach. Its peaceful gardens are great for photos and people-watching!
- After, we will make our way to Chelsea Market, the first home of the Oreo cookie factory as well as dozens of unique restaurants and boutiques
- Then, we'll stroll the charming streets of Greenwich Village, filled with storied architecture and establishments and visit the iconic "Friends" and "Sex and the City" apartment buildings
- We'll end the tour at the World Trade Center taking in the reflecting pools at the 9/11 Memorial and enjoying the Oculus—the most beautiful subway station in the world
I am happy to adjust the itinerary to best fit your specific interests.