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Discover the history of NYC’s visionary neighborhood and scenic High Line

• When 2:30 PM daily
• Duration 1.5 hours (3.5 hours with both upgrades)
• Meeting Point Between Vessel and The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards

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• Local experts

  Personal stories and insider travel tips

• Top-rated

  Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars

• Worry-free booking

  Flexible scheduling and refunds

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• Highlights
• Itinerary
• Plan
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• Meeting Point
• FAQs

Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge and Vessel Upgrades

• Highlights
• Itinerary
• Plan
• Reviews
• Meeting Point
• FAQs

Highlights

• Stroll the scenic High Line, a park built on an abandoned railroad above the city.
• Get to know the history, heroes, and wacky characters of the West Side.
• Follow your guide to hidden landmarks and little-known stories of this corner of Manhattan.
• Enjoy the beautiful landscaped grounds and gardens surrounding Hudson Yards, NYC’s unique real estate venture.
• View the Vessel sculpture from the ground floor and admire its many layers.
• Visit The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, NYC’s newest upscale mall for some of the city’s best shopping and dining.
• Upgrade for Edge to get a timed entry ticket to the highest outdoor sky deck in this hemisphere.
• Upgrade for Vessel and get a timed entry ticket to climb this $200 million art installation.

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What you'll do

Learn about New York’s crazy projects, wild failures, and huge successes, all made possible with the latest tech and incredible wealth.

First, we’ll explore a city within a city. Hudson Yards is Manhattan’s unique new real estate ... Read more

Learn about New York’s crazy projects, wild failures, and huge successes, all made possible with the latest tech and incredible wealth.

First, we’ll explore a city within a city. Hudson Yards is Manhattan’s unique new real estate project, home to six futuristic residential and office towers, restaurants, bars and a luxury shopping center. As you visit, you’ll learn about this $25 billion neighborhood, the most expensive private real estate development in American history.

Next, we’ll walk part of the High Line, once an industrial artery of New York, now a scenic oasis high above the street. Enjoy art, meadows, flowers, views, and more from this elevated trail.

If you’ve selected the optional upgrades (one or both), you’ll head on your own to those next. First up is Vessel, an interactive, 150-foot art installation featuring interconnecting flights of stairs. As you climb, you’ll discover new perspectives of the city from dozens of angles and viewpoints.

Next is Edge, a sky deck set 1,100 feet in the air with views of Central Park all the way to the Statue of Liberty. Its glass floor and glass walls tilted outward show you NYC as you’ve never seen it before.

Hudson Yards Tour itinerary

• The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards

  More than 100 stores on seven levels, plus art and creative dining

• Hudson Yards

  A $25 billion neighborhood, the priciest private real estate development in American history

• High Line

  Manhattan’s scenic elevated greenway, filled with flowers, views, and art

• Optional upgrade: Vessel

  A 150-foot climbable art installation of interconnecting stairs offering new viewpoints of the city

• Optional upgrade: Edge

  A sky deck set 1,100-feet in the air with a glass floor and tilted outer windows

Upgrades

Edge

At 1,100 feet up, Edge has the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. It features a glass floor and tilted outer barrier so you really can lean over the edge of New York. 

Vessel

Vessel is an interactive, 150-foot art installation features interconnecting flights of stairs so you see new angles of New York City with every step.

Hudson Yard Tour reviews

Previous Next Great guide, awesome tour! I really loved this tour. Was full of information that I wanted to know, sweet spots for great picture and an pleasant guide that was full of surprises. Thanks Benoit for this wonderful time!

Jonatan

Vessel is a ‘must see’ in NYC We both loved this very informative tour by Benoit. Vessel was one of the highlights of our visit to NYC.

JB

Great tour The tour guide Sara was excellent very prepared with interesting facts about the area. the tour started on time everything was great. I would definitely recommend to a friend.

Daniela

Meeting point

Where we meet

Between Vessel and The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards

Open map

Meet in front of the Vessel structure in Hudson Yards. The closest subway stop is 34th Street-Hudson Yards Subway Station on the 7 subway line. During inclement weather, we will meet inside the main entrance of the Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, across from Vessel. Vessel is located between 30th and 34th streets and between 10th and 11th avenues.

End point

The tour ends at the starting point, outside Vessel.

Hudson Yards Tour FAQs

When are the timed entry tickets for Vessel and Edge?

We provide timed entry tickets for you to enter Vessel and the Edge observatory, if you choose these upgrades, right after the tour. Typically, you’ll go inside Vessel first at 4 p.m. and then Edge at 5 p.m. However, times may vary slightly due to availability. Visits to both attractions are self-guided. 

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, this tour is wheelchair accessible. If you’re traveling with a stroller or wheelchair, the High Line also has elevator access instead of stairs, but we can’t guarantee the elevator will be working. Both upgrades are wheelchair accessible as well. Vessel provides elevators for those who need it and priority access for visitors with disabilities. Edge is accessible with elevators and ramps.

How much walking is there?

This tour covers 1-2 miles at a moderate pace. 

What is the cancellation policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren’t eligible for refunds or rescheduling.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.

Are gratuities included?

Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.

Do you have gift certificates?

Yes! If you want to give the gift of New York (or any of our destinations) to someone else, you can purchase a tour gift card. Our gift cards are good for any of our tours, and they never expire.

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