The Edge Tickets and Tours

At 345 metres, The Edge is one of the highest open-air observatories in the world. Since its opening in March 2020, this engineering marvel with a glass floor offers breathtaking, unprecedented views of the city. Don't hesitate to book your tickets for The Edge and enjoy this incredible visit.

The Edge observatory is one of New York's must-see experiences, and you have several options to suit your trip: from basic tickets with a scheduled time slot to VIP experiences at sunset with a glass of champagne. Here is a summary of the main types of tickets you can choose from:

The most practical and recommended way is to buy tickets online. This way you can compare prices, choose the type of ticket that suits you best and ensure availability without queuing. If you're on a budget, check out the ticket prices for The Edge in this article to see which option best suits your visit.

If you still prefer to buy your tickets at the box office, you can do so first thing in the morning. Please note that you will have to pay a surcharge and will usually have to wait in long queues. These are the approximate prices at the box office:

Yes, if you want to get to know The Edge in more detail, you can sign up for a guided tour that combines the viewpoint experience with other unique places in New York. These tours are ideal if you prefer to have an expert guide explain interesting facts about the architecture, the history of the Hudson Yards neighbourhood and the urban projects surrounding this innovative space.

One of the most interesting options is the guided tour of The Edge and Little Island from £71, which lasts approximately 3 hours. This tour also includes a walk along The High Line and priority entry to Little Island, a floating park where you can relax after admiring the Manhattan skyline from over 300 metres above the ground.

The Edge observatory is located in Hudson Yards, one of New York's must-seeneighbourhoods 75 Best Things To Do in NYC [updated 2025]The easiest way to get there is by tube, taking line 7 (34 St. - Hudson Yards stop).

I'll tell you more in the article on how to get to The Edge so you can choose the best method of transport depending on where you're staying or where you're walking that day.

How to get there

This is probably the most amazing viewpoint in New York, so don't hesitate to book your tickets for The Edge. Located in western Manhattan, it offers a very original perspective of the city, quite different from other viewpoints, closer to the river and less centred on the island's epicentre. To go up to The Edge with your ticket, you need to enter The Shops at Hudson Yards and go to the fourth floor.

Accessibility for special needs

When purchasing your tickets for The Edge, please note that it is open every day of the year from 8 a.m. to midnight, but opening hours may vary throughout the year.

I recommend checking this article on opening hours and the duration of the visit to The Edge if you want to plan your experience without any hitches. Please also note that on days with extreme weather conditions (strong winds or snowfall), the outdoor observatory may close for safety reasons.

If you're looking for the best time of day, year or trip to visit The Edge, keep in mind that the sunset from the top is a spectacular sight. During the ascent, you'll enjoy views of the city by day and by night, as well as the thousands of colours in the sky (and their reflection on the Hudson) as the day draws to a close.

But if you prefer to go up at another time (when there are fewer crowds, for example), you can check out my article on the best time to go up to The Edge and weigh up the pros and cons before deciding when to buy your tickets.

Spend an afternoon strolling along the High Line and finish off by testing your head for heights at The Edge at sunset for the best views of the city.

If you're an adventure lover, don't hesitate to book a City Climb experience at The Edge. Located in the heart of Manhattan, this skyscraper has an outdoor observation deck on the 100th floor and reaches a height of over 366 metres.

The activity, which lasts approximately 3 hours, will begin with a safety briefing and basic techniques from the team of expert instructors, after which you will climb the walls of the skyscraper to the 100th floor, where you will have breathtaking views of iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, One World Trade Centre and the vast Central Park.

What will you see from The Edge?

The main attraction of The Edge, apart from its spectacular architecture, is its bird's-eye view of the city. If you buy your tickets for The Edge with its privileged location, you will be able to see the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Financial District and Hudson Yards, among other sights.

Not enough? I have detailed all the views from The Edge in this article so you can get an idea of what to expect. What's more, thanks to its huge outdoor viewing platform and indoor observation deck, you'll have 360º views of the whole of Manhattan.

On a clear morning, you can even see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island!

However, when you truly understand why it is called The Edge, it is when you step onto the outdoor terrace and approach the angled glass. You will see the east and south of New York as if you were suspended in the air.

The outdoor sky deck is a 700-square-metre glass terrace. There you will feel the wind on your face and enjoy unprecedented 360-degree panoramic views of New York. In addition to Manhattan, you can see western New Jersey and even 129 kilometres into New York State on clear days.

You'll feel like you're on the edge of a precipice, and if you're afraid of heights, your skin will crawl. The adrenaline rush is guaranteed if you dare to walk on the glass floor and watch the traffic of New York below you, hundreds of metres up in the air. It's a truly thrilling experience, and you won't regret buying your tickets for The Edge.

Take the opportunity to visit the bar and cocktail area

To complete the experience, on the 100th floor there is a bar offering signature cocktails, champagne and light snacks to enjoy inside or outside on the terrace while admiring the New York skyline.

If you book your tickets for The Edge, when you enter the observatory, the first thing you will find is an interactive exhibition that explores the construction of the Hudson Yards neighbourhood as a testing ground for different ideas to help the city improve its sustainability and care for the environment.

Afterwards, the corridors of this exhibition will lead you to the lift that will take you to the top, where thrills await. As only groups of ten people can take the lift at a time, the wait in the queue is made more enjoyable with videos of the 30 Hudson Yards skyscraper and a preview of what awaits you from the Outdoor Sky Deck on the 100th floor.

After 52 seconds aboard the interactive lift, the doors open to reveal a fully glazed indoor observatory offering a spectacular panoramic view of the city, from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park. Seeing the Hudson River in all its glory from above is truly breathtaking.

New York is a vibrant city in constant transformation, and it was not long ago that the huge, luxurious and modern residential neighbourhood that is Hudson Yards was born. This area stands on what was once a train depot.

Such a large and central area has been coveted by builders and entrepreneurs who saw a gold mine in this piece of land in Midtown New York.

For now, going up to The Edge is the best excuse to discover Hudson Yards, but it's not the only one, and I'll tell you all about it in the practical guide I've written about 6 Things to Do at Hudson Yards in NYC. If you want to enjoy both plans, don't hesitate to book a guided tour of Hudson Yards with tickets to The Edge

The High Line dates back to the 1930s, when trains ran along its tracks supplying goods to New York. Over time, it fell into disuse and an association saved it from being dismantled because it was a piece of this great city's history, converting it into a space full of vegetation, mural art and sculptures.

Designed by garden designer Piet Oudolf, landscape architect James Corner and the Diller Scofidio + Renfro studio, the park created on the old elevated railway tracks between Gansevoort Street and 34th Street offers a different perspective of the city through a mixture of weeds and other plants, art installations, wooden furniture and the preservation of the iconic High Line railway tracks.

The elevated park in Hudson Yards is 2 kilometres long in a straight line and takes approximately one hour to complete. It is worth visiting at any time of year, but I recommend visiting in spring or summer. You can read more in my article about Guide to the High Line in New York City and you can also book a tour of the High Line with tickets to The Edge.

Explore the surroundings of The Edge: enter The Vessel

Did you know that this avant-garde structure was designed by English architect Thomas Heatherwick, creator of the cauldron for the 2012 London Olympics? This futuristic steel building, which many liken to a beehive, a vase or even a shawarma, has become the icon of Hudson Yards and has been an instant success since its opening in 2019.

Halfway between a work of art and a tourist attraction, The Vessel rises more than 45 metres above the ground, with 16 levels from the base to the top floor. It consists of 154 flights of stairs connecting 80 landings where you can stop to take in the views of the Hudson River, The Shed cultural centre, High Line Park and the surrounding skyscrapers.

But it's just as spectacular on the inside as it is on the outside. The internal structure of the building is also mesmerising when you look down at the ground. In its short life, it has become one of New York's most popular attractions, with long queues forming at the ticket office. However, by buying tickets for The Vessel in advance, you'll guarantee your entry and save yourself the waiting time.

It's clear that New York is just as enjoyable on foot as it is from above, and you already know that there are several buildings (some more legendary than others, some more modern than others) that offer viewpoints and observatories for visitors to enjoy. Here are the main ones:

There's no doubt that The Edge is worth a visit, but if you're someone who prefers the classics, you're probably thinking about going up the Empire State Building or the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center. I can't be objective or encourage you to choose between the three, but I can help you learn more about both so you can choose the one that best suits your trip. Here are the articles I've written about Empire State Building Tickets and Tours and Top of the Rock in New York: Tickets and Tours

If you feel like getting out of Midtown and into the hustle and bustle of the skyscrapers and hypnotic lights of the financial district, then your best option is the One World Observatory, the tower built in tribute to the Twin Towers. Here are all the details you need to visit it: One World Observatory in New York: Tickets and Tours

And if you're looking for something even more innovative that competes directly with The Edge, you can book tickets to go up to New York's new observation deck, The SUMMIT, an incredible skyscraper opened in 2021 and located in the heart of Midtown that will leave you speechless, both for its architecture and its views of the city. As you can see, New York never ceases to amaze us!