

Hudson Yards and Vessel Walking Tour
Secrets of NYC's new visionary neighborhood and the High Line$35 per adult
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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.
- Climb Vessel, a $200 million art installation, based on availability.
- Follow your guide to hidden landmarks and little-known stories of this corner of Manhattan.
- Admire the beautiful landscaped grounds and gardens surrounding Hudson Yards, NYC’s unique real estate venture.
- Finish the tour at The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, NYC’s newest upscale mall for some of the city’s best shopping and dining.










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 project, home to six futuristic residential and office to ... 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.
Finish your walking tour at Vessel, an interactive, 150-foot art installation featuring interconnecting flights of stairs. Your guide will get tickets for you, if available, so you can climb Vessel on your own, experiencing new perspectives of the city from dozens of angles and viewpoints.
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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Vessel
A 150-foot climbable art installation of interconnecting stairs offering new viewpoints of the city
Plan your trip
Vessel tickets
Your guide will plan to get free tickets for you to climb Vessel after your tour, but tickets are subject to availability determined by the attraction.
Winter tours
This tour doesn’t run in January or February. If you’re visiting then and want to see the High Line, we suggest our Meatpacking District tour.
Tour ending point
The tour ends at the starting point, outside Vessel.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
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Meeting point
Where to meet your guide
Meet in front of the Vessel structure located 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.
Between Vessel and The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards
FAQs
There’s 1-2 miles of walking at a moderate pace. If you’re traveling with a stroller or wheelchair, the High Line and Vessel also have elevator access instead of stairs, but we can’t guarantee the elevators will be working. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. We also offer rescheduling to another date the tour is running at no extra cost if you’re unable to make this tour. Please keep in mind there are no refunds available if you have already rescheduled your tour.
This tour runs rain or shine March through December, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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