Secrets of Hudson Yards: Surrounding The Edge

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| New York City, United States

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Pickup available

Duration

1.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

In-person Guide
Entry into Hudson Yards

Snacks

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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

New York City’s newest neighborhood is the largest private real estate project in American history, but behind the gleaming towers and massive art lurk stories of deception, disappointment and death the billionaires don’t want you to know.

On this fun, edgy tour your guide will lead you to discover secret...

Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 20 people in the group

1
Hudson Yards
We start in front of 30 Hudson Yards and learn how Hudson Yards continues in the history of New Yorkers expanding the size of Manhattan island developing something out of nothing. We discover how the development of Hudson Yards over an active train yard has historical precedent in New York...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Hudson Yards
At the subway stop at Hudson Yards we see how it is one of the deepest in all of New York City and learn about the history of taking shelter in deep subway stations in cities around the world.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Hudson Yards

At 50 Hudson Yards we see the lobby art designed by revolutionary artist Frank Stella and learn how his art can evoke strange ambiguous feelings within ourselves.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Hudson Yards

At Bella Abzug park we learn about the pioneering work of Bella Abzug a lawyer, politician and feminist who worked tirelessly to improve New York City and America.

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Hudson Yards

At The Spiral we learn about the innovative skyscraper wrapped in plants designed by architect Bjarke Ingels described as “like a 1,000 foot tall vine at the scale of the city’s skyline.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Hudson Yards

As we look up at Hudson Yards we discover what floor the observation deck the Edge is really on and the history of mysterious floor counts of Manhattan skyscrapers.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Vessel

At The Vessel we discover the fascinating story behind the design and construction of this unique work of art as well as the story of how what happened here forever changed the way people experience The Vessel.

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Hudson Yards

As we look up at 30 Hudson Yards and 10 Hudson Yards we discover why these two buildings are described as skyscrapers dancing in the sky.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Shed

At The Shed we learn about the innovative design and construction of this combination of art exhibition space, theatre and performing arts venue.

Duration 10 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Not Included

Hudson Yards

At 15 Hudson Yards and 35 Hudson Yards we learn about the multi-million dollar apartments here and whether millionaires and billionaires actually want to live here.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards

At Mercado Little Spain we learn about the several Spanish restaurants here founded by award winning Spanish chefs José Andrés, Ferran Adría, and Albert Adría and how José Andrés uses his non-profit organization World Central Kitchen to provide fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises around the...