--- title: Private Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge Upgrade lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 154 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 497 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 18 (Day Trips from New York) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-hudson-yards-tour-with-optional-edge-upgrade/ --- # Private Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge Upgrade In our comparison: #4 of 18 in Day Trips from New York, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join this expert-led guided tour to uncover the marvels of Hudson Yards, America's largest cutting-edge private real estate development. With your local guide, you’ll delve into the engineering marvels (and money!) that shaped this skyscraper-filled Manhattan complex. Stroll along the High Line, an elevated oasis born from abandoned railway tracks that’s filled with art and natural beauty. Climb the stunning Vessel, a 150-foot art installation of interconnecting stairs offering new viewpoints of the city below. This top-rated tour offers a unique perspective on urban innovation. Capture stunning views and photo opportunities while learning the behind-the-scenes tales of Manhattan's newest real estate gem. Want more impressive views and an immersive experience? Upgrade to include entry to Edge, a 1,100-foot-high observation deck with a glass floor, tilted outer windows, and multi-sensory indoor installations. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet in front of the Vessel structure… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 8 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €154 per person for the Private Walking Tour Only option; other options up to €249 - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 497 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: ExperienceFirst - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.83 from 497 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 480 of 497. - 5 stars: 460 (93%) - 4 stars: 20 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 14 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private Walking Tour Only | €154 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Walking tour only: Does not include Vessel or Edge | | Private Tour + Vessel | €163 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Hudson Yards Tour + Vessel | | Private Tour + Edge Upgrade | €231 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Edge Upgrade: Walking tour with Edge upgrade | | Private Tour + Vessel + Edge | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Hudson Yards + Vessel + Edge | ## What's included - The Vessel - Guided visit to Hudson Yards & The High Line - Professional, entertaining, local guide - Optional upgrade to The Edge Immersive Observation Deck ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards** (15m) - The tour will meet in Hudson Yards by the Vessel Sculpture. 2. **Hudson Yards** (30m) - Explore the $25 billion neighborhood, the priciest private real estate development in American history. 3. **The High Line** (15m; admission included) - Enjoy a walk on the amazing High Line. 4. **The Vessel** (1h; admission included) - A 150-foot climbable art installation of interconnecting stairs 5. **Edge NYC** (1h) - Optional upgrade. A sky deck set 1,100-feet in the air with a glass floor, tilted outer windows and immersive, multi-sensory indoor installations ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We coordinate to get timed entry tickets for you to enter Vessel and the Edge observatory 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. - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €308 | €154 | | 4 | €400 | €100 | | 6 | €438 | €73 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from New York start at €23 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from New York | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 18** | €154 | 2h–3h | 4.83 (497) | private | | [Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/hamilton-and-washington-revolutionary-walking-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 5.0 (217) | shared | | [Washington D.C. Tour from New York](/usa/new-york/tours/washington-d-c-tour-from-new-york/?format=md) | €100 | 14h | 4.9 (279) | shared | | [New York Sunset Schooner Cruise on the Hudson River](/usa/new-york/tours/new-york-sunset-schooner-cruise-on-the-hudson-river/?format=md) | €82 | 2h | 4.87 (239) | shared | Ranked #4 of 18 in Day Trips from New York by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €748, median €100; typical length 14h. 3 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/day-trips-from-new-york/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-hudson-yards-tour-with-optional-edge-upgrade/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md