Hudson Yards Guided Walking Tour with Edge Observation Deck Tickets

With a professional guide leading the tour, your adventure in West End Manhattan promises stories of historic transformations.

Getting started

Meet your guide between Vessel and The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards. After a brief introduction, your group will set off to discover the area’s highlights, with your guide handling ticket validation and sharing essential tips.

What to expect

This tour uncovers the transformation of Manhattan’s West Side, from industrial railways to a $25 billion urban development. Your guide shares stories of the neighborhood’s ambitious projects, local characters, and the evolution of Hudson Yards.

Features

• High Line: Walk a landscaped park built on an elevated, former freight rail line, now filled with gardens, art installations, and city views.

• Hudson Yards: Discover the largest private real estate project in U.S. history, featuring six modern towers, public art, and a luxury shopping center.

• The Shops & Restaurants: Visit NYC’s newest upscale mall, home to over 100 stores and diverse dining options.

• Edge: Access the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, with a glass floor and angled glass walls for panoramic views from 1,100 feet above the city.

Hudson Yards Guided Walking Tour with Edge Observation Deck Tickets

Delve into Manhattan’s vibrant tapestry on a meticulously crafted tour that weaves together history, innovation, and breathtaking panoramas. From the moment you step out onto the bustling streets of Hudson Yards, your guide will lead you through a labyrinth of cutting-edge architecture, cultural landmarks, and dynamic retail spaces, each revealing its unique story. As you traverse this neighborhood where past meets future, you’ll uncover hidden details and insider stories that bring New York City’s evolution to life. The tour culminates with an awe-inspiring visit to Edge, the highest outdoor observation deck in North America, offering panoramic views from a dizzying height of 1,271 feet above Midtown Manhattan. With this experience providing unparalleled access to some of the city's most iconic sights and innovative spaces, you'll be immersed in a narrative that captures both the grandeur and grit of New York City. This guided walking tour weaves together architectural marvels and cultural landmarks, offering memorable encounters to forge connections while understanding that every corner of Manhattan has its own unique tale to tell.

Discovering Hudson Yards’ Architectural Marvels

Experience Hudson Yards during the tour's highlight segment where you'll explore this cutting-edge neighborhood filled with bold architecture, cultural landmarks, and dynamic retail spaces. The tour delves into the heart of Hudson Yards, revealing its innovative structures like 30 Hudson Yards, which features a stunningly designed public plaza, and the iconic Vessel by Thomas Heatherwick, an intricate web of interconnected staircases that invites visitors to climb and explore. This neighborhood is not just a collection of buildings; it’s a living testament to New York City's ever-evolving skyline, where each structure tells its own story of innovation and design.

Walking the High Line’s Elevated Gardens

Access the High Line as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring an elevated park that winds through Manhattan. This innovative green space transforms a historic freight rail line into a vibrant public park, filled with art installations, landscaped gardens, and sweeping views of the Hudson River and beyond. The High Line offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets below, inviting you to wander along its pathways while taking in the flora and fauna that thrive on this unique urban oasis. As you walk the length of the High Line, you'll discover hidden gems like the Chelsea Market and the Fashion District, all while enjoying panoramic vistas that capture the essence of New York City's skyline.

Ascending Edge’s Sky-High Observations

Explore Edge included in the tour package enabling you to step onto a glass floor, lean over angled glass walls, and soak in 360° city views from an astounding height. This observation deck offers breathtaking panoramas of Manhattan, stretching from Central Park to New Jersey, with each vantage point offering a new perspective on the city's skyline. The experience at Edge is not just about viewing; it’s about feeling the sheer scale and grandeur of New York City, as you stand atop the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and marvel at the world below.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Hudson Yards’ bold architecture with cutting-edge designs
• Experience High Line’s innovative green space and panoramic views
• Access Edge observation deck for highest viewpoint over Manhattan
• Explore cultural landmarks including public art installations along the way
• Discover hidden details of the city's history and transformation throughout tour
• Include round-trip train transfers convenient seamless travel

Engaging explorers of architecture, devotees of urban landscapes, and seekers of panoramic vistas, this guided walking tour delivers an immersive journey through innovation and grandeur. Join this comprehensive experience to uncover Manhattan’s architectural marvels and elevated green spaces, crafting memories that feel like stepping into a dreamlike vision of the city’s skyline, where every building tells its story of resilience and creativity.