Secrets of Hudson Yards: Surrounding The Edge
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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 come from? How did brilliant architects and engineers working at the cutting edge of technology bring Hudson Yards to life? Most people who visit Hudson Yards just take some photos and leave, but if you’re the type of person who wants to experience something more, this interactive tour is for you.
Inclusions
What's included
- In-person Guide
- Entry into Hudson Yards
What's not
- Snacks
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At The Shed we learn about the innovative design and construction of this combination of art exhibition space, theatre and performing arts venue.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet in front of the office entrance to 30 Hudson Yards at the corner of West 33rd street and Hudson Blvd East
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Matthew LaSpata
- 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
How it compares in New York City
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 2673 experiences we list in New York City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1417 of 2673.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About New York City
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Manhattan is the classic first stop. Times Square glows above the theatre district, Central Park stretches for blocks between the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center define the midtown skyline. Downtown, the 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge sit close together, and boats run out past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island.
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