Climb the Vessel Tour

Layered stories and vistas inside a $200MM art installation

$20 per adult
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$20 per adult
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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

  • Get an exclusive guided experience inside the Vessel.
  • Climb this $200-million art piece where every step reveals a new vista.
  • Enjoy the convenience of entry tickets and logistics handled for you.
  • Take your best photos at one of NYC’s most Instagrammed art installations.
  • Learn about the architecture, history and surprising secrets of Hudson Yards.

What you'll see and do

Your experience begins at the foot of Vessel where your guide will introduce you to the history, architecture and wonders of Hudson Yards, NYC’s innovative planned neighborhood. You’ll also learn about Vessel, including its engineering and what makes this sculpture unique.

Then you’ll enter the art ...

Your experience begins at the foot of Vessel where your guide will introduce you to the history, architecture and wonders of Hudson Yards, NYC’s innovative planned neighborhood. You’ll also learn about Vessel, including its engineering and what makes this sculpture unique.

Then you’ll enter the art installation and slowly climb all the way to the top. At each level, we’ll stop for photos and guided commentary.

As you climb, you’ll understand why Vessel is one of the most Instagrammed artworks in New York. Each stop reveals a different viewpoint, giving you dozens of angles for the best pictures. And your guide knows where to snap the best pics!

At the end of your 30-minute guided tour, you can stay as long as you want to explore the Vessel sculpture more, take photos or just enjoy the view. Afterwards, we recommend going inside The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, walking the High Line, or taking in a show at The Shed.

Plan your trip

Accessibility

This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. If mobility is an issue, you may wish to arrange for a private tour.

Tour ending point

The tour ends inside Vessel, where you’ll have time to wander and explore even more if you want.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

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Meeting Point

20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, USA

In front of the main entrance for Vessel

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