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New York City High Line Self-Guided Audio Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10

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6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore New York City’s High Line at your own pace with GPS-guided audio stories about its transformation into an urban park.

About this tour

Walk New York City’s High Line and discover how an elevated industrial railway became one of the city’s most distinctive public spaces. This self-guided audio tour pairs the park’s striking views with the stories behind its transformation, including ideas that might have turned the route into a swimming pool or roller coaster.

Hear the narration by Tom Darbyshire, an Emmy-nominated storyteller and New York advertising creative director. As you follow GPS-triggered audio and turn-by-turn directions, explore at your own pace. The route takes about 90 minutes, but you can pause, restart, or linger at stops along the way. Download the audio, maps, and geodata for offline use, or try the virtual tour option at home. Your booking provides lifetime access to the English-language tour.

Install the VoiceMap app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before setting out. Bring your own smartphone and headphones; transportation, food, and attraction entry fees are not included. Set off to see the High Line through the stories that shaped it with this New York City High Line self-guided audio tour.

Highlights

  • Trace the High Line’s transformation from industrial ruin to urban park
  • Hear stories from Emmy-nominated storyteller Tom Darbyshire
  • Discover plans that could have turned the route into a swimming pool or roller coaster
  • Explore at your own pace, with GPS-triggered audio and directions
  • Preview the route at home with the virtual tour option

What's included

Included

  • VoiceMap application
  • Lifetime access to the tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Entry fees to museums or attractions mentioned en route

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Important information

  • Install the VoiceMap app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before starting
  • Starting point instructions are available in the app after downloading the tour
  • Start, pause, or restart the self-guided tour at any time and complete it at your own pace
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes about 90 minutes, but you can linger at stops and complete it at your own pace.

How do I start the tour?

Install the VoiceMap app, enter the code on your confirmation ticket, follow the directions to the starting point, and tap start.

Can I pause or restart the tour?

Yes. You can start, pause, or restart the self-guided tour at any time.

Does the tour work offline?

Yes. You can access the audio, maps, and geodata offline.

What should I bring?

Bring a smartphone and headphones. They are not included.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.17 from 6 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.

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