Podcast Tour New York From Ghost Trains to Sky Gardens

New York City, USA
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Duration56m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Elevate your perspective on Manhattan's West Side. This immersive walk explores the High Line, not just as a stunning urban oasis, but as a complex tale of industrial ghosts, grassroots rebellion, and the double-edged sword of hyper-gentrification. Discover how an abandoned railway transformed a city.

- A 1.4 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 56 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The enclosed passage where the High Line runs directly through the former Nabisco factory, highlighting its industrial origins.
  2. 10m
    An elevated metal walkway that lifts visitors into the canopy of a micro-forest, showcasing Piet Oudolf's naturalistic landscape design.
  3. 10m
    A futuristic luxury residential building designed by Zaha Hadid, illustrating the massive real estate boom and gentrification sparked by the High Line.
  4. 10m
    The final preserved section of the railway, featuring a plaza for contemporary art and sweeping views of the massive Hudson Yards development.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From New York's main station, take local public transport toward Chelsea Market Passage. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Chelsea Market Passage, New York, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From The Spur and High Line Plinth, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to New York's main station. The departure point is The Spur and High Line Plinth, New York, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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