Chelsea Attractions & Things to do

Your New York adventure just got easier, and less expensive, with this all-inclusive pass that gives you access to more than 100 things to do. From the Big Apple's most iconic attractions, including the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty Ferry, and 9/11 memorial, to the hidden gems and tours with locals of Harlem, Greenwich Village, and more. Your New York Pass also includes a few extra perks at many locations, including discounts at gift stores, as well as a mobile app to help plan your itinerary.

• Choose between a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10-day New York Pass®
• Save money compared to buying individual tickets at the gate
• See and do as much as you like each day
• Browse the free Go City app for insider tips as well as entry requirements for each activity before your visit
• Show your pass on your mobile device to be scanned at each attraction or tour, and you're in - it's that simple!
Duration: 1 to 10 days.

24 passengers per bus. Small Group with a Tour Guide. Starts at 9:30am Bus and Boat Tour in New York City. This is a combined 1 hour boat ride pass the Statue of Liberty and 6 hour bus tour with a tour Guide. We Skip-The-Line and take that beautiful Staten Island Ferry pass the Statue of Liberty. Visit the 911 memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal, Washington Square Park to view The Empire State Building with your tour guide why’ll the bus waits for your return. This is a Jammed packed tour for all ages. We will pass by Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller, Radio City Music Hall, SoHo, NoHo, Chinatown, Wall Street, The Bull, United Nations, Chrysler Building, The Village, Chelsea and much more. Book as soon as possible. We sell out quickly
Duration: 6 hours.

Explore the High Line, a cherished repurposed railway in Manhattan's west side, and its surrounding neighborhood, Chelsea, with ExperienceFirst's guided tour.

Led by local guides, this top-rated experience offers a unique perspective on the area's architecture and art. Delve into the secrets and lesser-known facts of the High Line, gaining insights that even locals might miss.

Wander through Chelsea and discover the character of the Meatpacking District. The early morning start lets you make the most of your day.
Duration: 2 hours.

24 passengers per bus. Small Group with a Tour Guide. Starts at 9:30am Bus and Boat Tour in New York City. This is a combined 1 hour boat ride pass the Statue of Liberty and 6 hour bus tour with a tour Guide. We Skip-The-Line and take that beautiful Staten Island Ferry pass the Statue of Liberty. Visit the 911 memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal, Washington Square Park to view The Empire State Building with your tour guide why’ll the bus waits for your return. This is a Jammed packed tour for all ages. We will pass by Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller, Radio City Music Hall, SoHo, NoHo, Chinatown, Wall Street, The Bull, United Nations, Chrysler Building, The Village, Chelsea and much more. Book as soon as possible. We sell out quickly
Duration: 6 hours.

Visit Chelsea Galleries with a professional art historian guide!

Chelsea neighborhood is best known for its world-class contemporary art galleries that exhibit the most expensive, provocative, and progressive art. With over 400 galleries in the area that rotate their exhibitions every 5-6 weeks, it is easy to get lost and overwhelmed by the miles of art if exploring them on your own. For our two-hours tour, we will carefully select the most acclaimed and ambitious shows on display right now so you won’t miss a thing.
No prior knowledge is necessary; your guide will provide an introduction to the Chelsea gallery landscape and answer all your questions. Your itinerary will include approximately eight hottest art shows. You will see the shows of well-established artists at the mega (blue-chip) galleries and emerging artists in smaller spaces as well.
Duration: 120 to 150 minutes.

24 passengers per bus. Small Group with a Tour Guide. Starts at 9:30am Bus and Boat Tour in New York City. This is a combined 1 hour boat ride pass the Statue of Liberty and 6 hour bus tour with a tour Guide. We Skip-The-Line and take that beautiful Staten Island Ferry pass the Statue of Liberty. Visit the 911 memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal, Washington Square Park to view The Empire State Building with your tour guide why’ll the bus waits for your return. This is a Jammed packed tour for all ages. We will pass by Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller, Radio City Music Hall, SoHo, NoHo, Chinatown, Wall Street, The Bull, United Nations, Chrysler Building, The Village, Chelsea and much more. Book as soon as possible. We sell out quickly

Duration: 6 hours.

Your accredited tour guide is a local professional art critic, writer and college instructor. She has created and led tours for over fifteen years in New York's galleries and museums and will take you to the most talked-about exhibitions of the moment. In our small group, you can ask questions and share observations while your guide fills in background info on the on the best shows in New York City!
Duration: 2 hours.

Fantastic views, fabulous food, and incredible architecture await you on this private tour of Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and Meatpacking District!

We’ll start with an overview – literally – of Chelsea high above on New York City’s High Line. Atop this former elevated railway, enjoy views of the Hudson River and hear the story of its redevelopment as a park.

From here, our New York City walking tour enters the Chelsea Market, known for its diverse culinary offerings. With everything from artisan cheese to authentic Italian gelato, you might need to ask your guide for their top picks!

After our Chelsea Market tour segment, we’ll head to the Meatpacking District, a once-industrial warehouse district turned hip commercial area. Dip in and out of the spacious shops hinting at their former lives as slaughterhouses, or, following your tour, visit the world-renowned Whitney Museum of American Art and take a short walk to one of NYC’s most unusual river attractions, Little Island!

Duration: 3 hours.

24 passengers per bus. Small Group with a Tour Guide. Starts at 9:30am Bus and Boat Tour in New York City. This is a combined 1 hour boat ride pass the Statue of Liberty and 6 hour bus tour with a tour Guide. We Skip-The-Line and take that beautiful Staten Island Ferry pass the Statue of Liberty. Visit the 911 memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal, Washington Square Park to view The Empire State Building with your tour guide why’ll the bus waits for your return. This is a Jammed packed tour for all ages. We will pass by Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller, Radio City Music Hall, SoHo, NoHo, Chinatown, Wall Street, The Bull, United Nations, Chrysler Building, The Village, Chelsea and much more. Book as soon as possible. We sell out quickly

Duration: 6 hours.

Shop like a REAL New Yorker without breaking the bank!

Welcome to the New York City Bargain Shopping Tour! Forget stumbling to find the best stores and best deals. On this tour, you'll find designer, current trends, vintage treasures, independent designers and more for up to 80 percent off full retail prices.

Many of my guests say they need to purchase a new suitcase to transport their new finds home!

// Best For //

- Independent travelers interested in fashion
- Families
- Birthday, bachelorette, reunion parties
- A unique experience for all ages and genders!

// Details //

- Book this private shopping tour opportunity!
- Minimum three, maximum four special bargain store visits
- Limited walking
- Shop with a professional tour guide & designer resale business owner
- Experience the city like a local!

NOTE: This is a secondhand or "used" clothing shop focused tour, but can be curated to also include NEW fashion.

For more information visit vintagebossbabes dot com
Duration: 4 hours.

Visit Chelsea neighborhood in New York City with a private guide.

Home to hundreds of art galleries, beautiful brownstones, and one of New York’s newest and most popular attractions, Chelsea is one of the city’s jewels when it comes to neighborhood life. The contemporary art scene is an integral part of the neighborhood’s identity, with gallery openings almost every night of the week and countless exhibits to explore.

Walkable or close distance to so many features including Chelsea Market, open food market, the Highline which provides visitors with a tranquil, elevated space with incomparable views, providing an unparalleled way to experience the city.

Walking on the High Line towards Chelsea will allow you to see this part of NYC from the different perspective of an elevated structure. As you are above the ground, you will be able to catch glimpses of the Hudson River, Hudson Yards, and MORE.

Chelsea has so much to offer and continues to grow.
Duration: 2 hours.

This New York City Pizza crawl leaves all the planning to us and all the adventuring to you. Your group receives all the materials needed to make memories as you eat your way through the best pizza that New York City has to offer. Without any of the hassle of researching, planning, and preparing what's needed for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Order 1 food crawl experience for every person in your group. Each person will receive a 14 essential items including pizza locations, routes, point of interest and physical and digital scorecards.

This pizza crawl is best for groups of 2 to 20+ people, who are family, friends or coworkers. This experience is ideal for those visiting New York City for the first time, birthday celebrations, bachelorette/bachelor parties, honeymoons, baby-moons, team activities, and locals.
Duration: 4 hours.

Our walking tours take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning sights, buildings and places that define our extraordinary city. Led by Dr. Ivan Shumkov, you’ll uncover the hidden gems and fascinating history of the city. Book your own private and tailored NYC architecture excursion or join one of our small-group tours of the art and architecture of New York with fellow enthusiasts. We invite you to plan your private New York Art and Architecture Tour and immerse yourself in this extraordinary city. During each tour, we explore a different area and discuss the history and architecture of its most important buildings and landmarks. Feel free to bring your camera and your sketchbooks if you feel inspired to take pictures and draw sketches.
Duration: 2 to 8 hours.

Welcome to the Ultimate iconic NYC flea market experience! We're here to guide you so you can easily and joyfully experience what it's like to wake up early on a Sunday morning and hit the markets like a local.

You'll meet at the Ace Hotel hotel lobby, located at 20 W 29th Street in Manhattan. Here you'll meet with other market-goers and your personal guide and shopper.

Grab a cup of coffee and head over to market #1, where you'll encounter not just legendary vendors but also legendary New Yorkers. This is my favorite market to people watch. Street photographers come here often just to snap pics!

Next, you'll hop on the subway with help from your guide to head uptown. Your second market was formerly called "The Green Flea" in the 1970s and was home to some of the best down & dirty vintage resale. Today it is a blend of secondhand, handmade, artisanal and excellent food trucks. Grab lunch from one of the many food vendors before heading out to explore this markets 100+ stalls.
Duration: 3 hours.

Tour unmissable shows in Manhattan's main gallery district with Jody Lee Drafta who offers the only artist-led gallery tours in New York. You will have 100% of her attention for your group and express preferences in media and era. On your visit you will see a great mix of work by well-known and emerging visual artists working in a wide variety of media, all presented in stunning gallery spaces.

Jody freshly curates each highly-recommended tour. She is a working artist, published art writer, university art professor and licensed New York City tour guide. The unique itinerary she crafts for you will open a whole world of gallery-going and give you a great sense of new art now in New York. Book a private tour with Jody today.


Duration: 2 hours.

This scavenger hunt is designed to take you on a fascinating adventure.

Starting on the iconic Highline, you’ll catch breathtaking views across the city and the Hudson River from the tops of buildings. .

You’ll also discover the famous graffiti that was part of the scene in 90’s NYC, and marvel at the stunning gothic-style building.

As you pass by The Whitney Museum, home to more than 20,000 works of art, you’ll gain insights into the city’s rich cultural history.

Next, meander around the cobbled streets of the meatpacking district, passing some of the finest restaurants in this busy and now trendy area.

After booking, you will receive your link to play via email or SMS. Head over to the starting location and begin your adventure. Receive clues along the way and solve each mystery to unlock your next location, coming across the park's hidden gems and ultimate viewpoints.

This adventure has 11 clues with an optional rest break after clue 8. Budget around 1.5 – 2 hours.
Duration: 90 to 180 minutes.

Tour unmissable shows in New York City’s world-renowned galleries! Delve into the world of contemporary art on a two-hour tour that will give you a real sense of what's current in art right now. Come on your own to meet new people, bring friends, family, or a date. Your guide has researched dozens of shows and will lead you on an engaging sequence of eight to ten galleries.
As you stroll and take in each show, you gain insight into artists' creative process, hear what artists have said about their own work, and engage your curiosity while getting to know new friends or old friends anew. Tours are highly interactive and freshly curated by Jody Lee Drafta, an artist, art writer, and university art professor. She combs through dozens of galleries, mixing long-established with newly minted spaces to track down the most unmissable work on view. Let Jody give you an experience that brings to life the best of what artists do.
Duration: 2 hours.