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Secrets of Hudson Yards: Surrounding The Edge
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New York City
About
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 passageways, dancing skyscrapers, a giant performance space on massive wheels, a plant covered skyscraper with what’s described as “a 1,000 foot tall vine”.
Learn what floor the observation deck The Edge is really on. Hear the story behind the giant work of art known as The Vessel.
Is there a plan to make Hudson Yards the Las Vegas of Manhattan? Where did the money for Hudson Yards com...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide
Entry into Hudson Yards
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
KKR & Co Inc.
We meet in front of the office entrance to 30 Hudson Yards at the corner of West 33rd street and Hudson Blvd East
Return
Mercado Little Spain
We end at the group of restaurants known as Mercado Little Spain in 10 Hudson Yards
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 passageways, dancing skyscrapers, a giant performance space on massive wheels, a plant covered skyscraper with what’s described as “a 1,000 foot tall vine”.
Learn what floor the observation deck The Edge is really on. Hear the story behind the giant work of art known as The Vessel.
Is there a plan to make Hudson Yards the Las Vegas of Manhattan? Where did the money for Hudson Yards com...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide
Entry into Hudson Yards
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
KKR & Co Inc.
We meet in front of the office entrance to 30 Hudson Yards at the corner of West 33rd street and Hudson Blvd East
Return
Mercado Little Spain
We end at the group of restaurants known as Mercado Little Spain in 10 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 City.
10 minutes
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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.
5 minutes
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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.
5 minutes
4
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.
10 minutes
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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.
5 minutes
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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.
5 minutes
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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.
10 minutes
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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.
5 minutes
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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.
10 minutes
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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.
5 minutes
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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 world.
