Private Hudson Yards Tour With Edge and Vessel Upgrades
Discover the history of NYC’s visionary neighborhood and scenic High Line
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From $53
From €46
From £40
From C$74
From A$81
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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
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.
What you'll do
Your private tour of Hudson Yards takes you inside this futuristic “city within a city” to learn how it became the most expensive successful private real estate project in American history. Home to sleek residential towers, offices, restaurants, a luxury shopping center, gardens, and tourist attractions, Hudson ...
Your private tour of Hudson Yards takes you inside this futuristic “city within a city” to learn how it became the most expensive successful private real estate project in American history. Home to sleek residential towers, offices, restaurants, a luxury shopping center, gardens, and tourist attractions, Hudson Yards is a New York neighborhood unlike any other.
As you explore, your guide will share about the bold projects that have reshaped New York over the years, fueled by big money and often even bigger risks. There have been some flops along the way, as you’ll hear.
Right in the heart of Hudson Yards, you can’t miss Vessel, the striking 150-foot art installation made up of interlocking staircases that climb skyward. It’s designed so every step reveals a fresh perspective of New York, giving you angles and views you won’t find anywhere else. We highly recommend the upgrade to climb it after our tour!
You’ll also enjoy a private guided tour of the High Line, a one-of-a-kind park built on elevated train tracks. Stroll past unique plants and public art while taking in views of the city streets below. If you’ve chosen the Edge upgrade, you’ll finish your experience at NYC’s highest sky deck with even better views — with glass floors and angled walls 1,100 feet above the city, giving you an unforgettable panorama of New York.
Itinerary
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The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards
More than 100 stores on seven levels, plus art and creative dining
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Hudson Yards
A $25 billion neighborhood, the priciest private real estate development in American history
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High Line
Manhattan’s scenic elevated greenway, filled with flowers, views, and art
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Optional upgrade: Vessel
A 150-foot climbable art installation of interconnecting stairs offering new viewpoints of the city
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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.
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Meeting point
Where we meet
Between Vessel and The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards
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.
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.