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New York is the great experiment where all the peoples of the world live together in the same place and the result of that is that there's no rival on earth for the quality of the art you can see every day just walking down the street.
And while there's great art in galleries and public spaces, there's also a vast living conversation happening all over the city, and it's changing every day. That's the street art, and in this 90-minute tour, explore the history, and show you how we learned to see and love this art.
Whether you're visiting or new or have been here for years and have always been curious, we can promise you that once you see the street art it adds an overlay of thoughtfulness and an explosion of color to your everyday padding around.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet near the Museum of Illusions at 8th Avenue + 14th Street, which is above the 14th Street Station which is reached by the ACE & L trains. Exact meeting spot sent with booking.
Itinerary
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1Meatpacking District
The Meatpacking District is home from all kinds of art, from toy tags to globally noticed installations. It's a great place to get a lay of the land, and cast your attention back in time to earlier days.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Whitney Museum of American Art
You can come back and visit the galleries on your own, but the Whitney plays an important role in New York's art history, and in the shadow of it's looming building, we can get a good sense of the difference between having your art hanging inside versus scrawled on the wall of the Gansevoort Meat Center around the corner.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The High Line
We'll walk a section of The High Line, where you can get some compelling views on street art, public art, and architecture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Chelsea
We'll weave through blocks of Chelsea where the art is both quiet and loud, exploring styles, techniques, and history.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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