Explorez la High Line : visite à pied en petit groupe
Description
Explorez l'une des transformations urbaines les plus créatives de New York lors d'une promenade guidée le long de la High Line. Autrefois une ligne ferroviaire surélevée abandonnée, cette ancienne infrastructure industrielle a été réimaginée en un parc public qui a remodelé le West Side et inspiré les villes du monde entier. En parcourant la High Line, vous découvrirez comment ce tronçon oublié du chemin de fer a survécu à la démolition, a traversé un chapitre graveleux de l’histoire de la ville et s’est imposé comme un modèle de design urbain innovant. En cours de route, nous abordons l'architecture paysagère, l'espace public et le rôle joué par la High Line dans la transformation de Chelsea et des quartiers environnants. Du street art à l'architecture moderne en passant par les vues sur la rivière et les détails cachés, votre Guide donne vie aux couches du parc tout en le plaçant dans l'histoire plus vaste de la côté ouest de New York. Cette visite va au-delà du parc lui-même, reliant le design, l'histoire et la ville qui a grandi autour.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
La High Line est un parc linéaire surélevé de 1,45 mile de long, une voie verte et un sentier ferroviaire créé sur un ancien embranchement du New York Central Railroad du côté ouest de Manhattan à New York.
Avenues The World School est un système international d'écoles privées à but lucratif pour les tout-petits jusqu'à la 12e année.
Little Island at Pier 55 est un parc insulaire artificiel situé sur la rivière Hudson, à l'ouest de Manhattan, à New York, à côté du parc de la rivière Hudson.
Chelsea Market est une halle alimentaire, un centre commercial, un immeuble de bureaux et une installation de production télévisuelle
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Entièrement accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(9)
Dave was a great guide, Informative and friendly. Unfortunately due to the icy weather in NY, the High Line was closed for safety. Dave then came up with a plan, he did a virtual tour, sowing us photos and giving us the history behind the high line from when it was first used as train tracks to now where it is a green space attracting huge crowds of people every year. He really went over and above for us, taking us to Chelsea Markets and Greenwich Village, gems that we may not have visited
What an excellent experience. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with our guide Dave. He was very informative and had excellent knowledge not just of the High Line but of New York as a whole. He even took us off the beaten track which we would have not known without his help. Highly recommend. We were even treated to one of the best Portuguese Tarts we have had. A big thank you to Dave he made our day.
We did a combined High line/Greenwich Village Eating tour with Alex as our guide. Alex was knowledgeable, interesting and fun - we loved our time spent with him and learned so much. As tourists from Australia we were keen to know more about the history and culture of NYC, and Alex delivered in spades. Our two walking tours were comfortable, flexible, well paced and informative. Great value for money - we would definitely recommend this option to others.
Tour guide Alex was so charming and knowledgeable. He knew the secrets and history of the Highline. He made the experience fun. We recommend highly.
My wife and I and two friends took a small group tour of the High Line park, and it was outstanding! The tour guide, Annabel, was high energy, warm and oh-so-knowledgeable about the history of the High Line and its surroundings. She offered anecdotes from her personal history, having grown up in the city and around Chelsea, and shared about the development of the park and adjacent development. She guided us expertly throughout the tour, commenting about the garden plantings, local architecture and pointing out things not to be missed. This tour was a real highlight of our time in Manhattan. I highly recommend this tour company.
The guide made the tour special. We can not rate her highly enough, so knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. The tour was amazing, she went above and beyond and made it a perfect experience.
I’ve taken a tour of the High Line previously but our tour guide, Jonathan, provided much more historical information than my previous guide! My wife and I were impressed with Jonathan’s tour! Thursday 10/19/23 10:30 am tour
Cale, our incredible tour guide, not only enhanced the stunning scenery of our destination but also improved our overall experience. His ability to share fascinating stories and his extensive knowledge of the region's history and culture transformed what would have been a basic sightseeing trip into an educational and exciting adventure. Whether you're a long-time New Yorker searching for hidden treasures or a curious traveler eager to explore the city's marvels, the Highline is one of the most incredible parks globally and a must-see experience for everyone.
The tour guides communication were excellent. They made it easy for us to find them. It was even better as they divided us into smaller groups so we could hear them better. This helped us a lot. The guides were knowledgeable, fun, and they even had oreo's as a prize. They shared many fun facts that even native new yorkers were taken by surprise. I am personally not a tour person but I really enjoyed it to the point where I will highly recommend it and book it for family and friends when they visit me next in NYC!
