Chelsea Architecture and Art Tour with Award Winning NYC Guide

5.0 (12 reviews) New York City, USA
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Manhattan’s west side is New York City’s go-to place for new architecture and art, from the colossal Hudson Yards development to the celebrated Whitney Museum. See contemporary buildings by international ‘starchitects’, and consider Chelsea's ever-evolving history with a award winning guide who is also a critic and educator with 15 years experience of touring this area.

Your tour guide’s art tours have been featured in The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler magazine, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Tennis Channel, Conde Nast Traveler, The Mandarin Oriental, and Philadelphia Magazine and she will put together an itinerary that will take you to the most talked-about architecture and art exhibitions of the moment.

What's included

  • Local tour guide
  • All taxes and fees
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Whitney Museum of American Art
    On this two-hour tour, we’ll walk through the Meatpacking and Chelsea neighborhoods, and we'll see contemporary buildings by international ‘starchitects’ Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, Zaha Hadid and more.
  2. The High Line
    As we head north on and near the High Line, we’ll discuss the history of this elevated park and check out its public sculpture program. We’ll also consider Chelsea’s ever-evolving history and the handsome 19th century residences and buildings that add to the area’s charm.
  3. New York Art Tours
    Chelsea is also New York’s biggest art gallery district, and during the art season (Sept - June), our tour may include a visit to one or two of the most important art exhibitions of the moment in beautifully repurposed or new spaces.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Our meeting location will be near the start of the High Line at Gansevoort and Washington Streets.
(exact location will be confirmed one week prior to tour via email)
Dates: Regularly scheduled group tours operate during gallery opening hours, 5-6 times per month.

End point

The tour will end near 10th Ave in the mid-20s.
(exact location will be confirmed one week prior to tour via email)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours take place rain or shine and are almost entirely outside.
  • Your tour guide is licensed by New York City's Department of Consumer Affairs as a tour guide and is a member of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA USA)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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