Verken de High Line: wandeltocht met kleine groepen
Beschrijving
Verken een van de meest creatieve stedelijke transformaties van New York tijdens een begeleide wandeling langs de High Line. Dit voormalige stuk industriële infrastructuur, ooit een verlaten verhoogde spoorlijn, is omgebouwd tot een openbaar park dat de West Side hervormde en steden over de hele wereld inspireerde. Terwijl we over de High Line lopen, kom je te weten hoe dit vergeten stuk spoorweg de sloop overleefde, door een grimmig hoofdstuk van de stadsgeschiedenis ging en uitgroeide tot een model van innovatief stedenbouwkundig ontwerp. Onderweg bespreken we landschapsarchitectuur, openbare ruimte en de rol die de High Line speelde bij het transformeren van Chelsea en de omliggende wijken. Van street art en moderne architectuur tot uitzicht op de rivier en verborgen details, uw Gids brengt de lagen van het park tot leven terwijl het binnen het grotere verhaal van de westkant van New York wordt geplaatst. Deze tour gaat verder dan het park zelf en verbindt design, geschiedenis en de stad die eromheen is ontstaan.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
De High Line is een 1,45 mijl lang verhoogd lineair park, een groene weg en een spoorlijn die is aangelegd op een voormalige uitloper van de New York Central Railroad aan de westkant van Manhattan in New York City.
Avenues The World School is een internationaal systeem van privéscholen met winstoogmerk voor peuters tot en met 12e leerjaar.
Little Island at Pier 55 is een kunstmatig eilandpark in de Hudson River ten westen van Manhattan in New York City, grenzend aan Hudson River Park.
Chelsea Market is een eetzaal, een winkelcentrum, een kantoorgebouw en een televisieproductiefaciliteit
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Vervoersopties zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Alle plaatsen en oppervlakken zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Geschikt voor alle condities
Beoordelingen(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!
