NYC: Rockefeller Center, Hudson Yards & Edge Observation Deck

The Edge's suspended deck puts you 1,131 feet above Manhattan with nothing between you and the view.

You start at Rockefeller Center with a guide who explains its history and seasonal displays, walk through Hudson Yards to understand the scale of the development, then ride up to The Edge for 360-degree views from the Western Hemisphere's highest outdoor sky deck. Times Square is included along the way. The whole thing is guided, so you don't arrange your own timing or transport between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Rockefeller Center30m
2. Times Square30m
3. Hudson Yards30m
4. Edge NYC30m · entry included

Explore Rockefeller Center and Hudson Yards

• Meet guide at Rockefeller Center
• Visit Rockefeller Central Plaza
• See Rockefeller fountains and floral displays
• Walk to Times Square
• Explore Hudson Yards district
• Visit The Edge observation deck

The experience

Rockefeller Center is where the tour starts, and if you're there between November and early January, the Christmas tree dominates the plaza. It's hard to look at anything else. Your guide walks you through the center's history while you pass the ice rink (winter) or the outdoor café (summer), and the fountains with their seasonal flowers. It's the kind of place that feels smaller once you know the story behind it, which is what the guide does well.

Then you head toward Hudson Yards, one of the largest private real estate developments ever built in the United States. The scale of it hits you before you understand what you're looking at: glass, steel, the kind of architecture that makes you stop walking for a second. After Hudson Yards, you move to The Edge, the observation deck that's the whole reason you're here. It's the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, and the design is the thing: the viewing platform extends out from the building, suspended in a way that makes your stomach do something the first time you step onto it. You're standing in mid-air, basically, with 360-degree views of the city below. Times Square is part of the route too, though by the time you've seen it from 1,131 feet up, the street-level crowds feel less important.

The whole tour is guided, so you're not navigating or timing yourself. The guide handles the pace and the stops. Groups stay small, and the tour works for families with strollers or anyone who wants the main Manhattan landmarks without arranging transport between them.

What’s included

• Rockefeller Center with guide-led history and seasonal displays.
• entrance to The Edge observation deck.
• Hudson Yards exploration.
• Times Square.
• guided tour throughout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English09:30

Guide in English09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and 14:00

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendly

Operated by WalksNYC, LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main Manhattan landmarks in one guided experience without arranging your own transport or timing between stops. The guide handles the pace and the route, which is what makes it possible to fit Rockefeller, Hudson Yards, Times Square, and the Edge into one afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is entry to The Edge included?

Yes, entrance to The Edge is included in the tour.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour.

What's the best time to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?

The tree is on display from November through early January (New Year).

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What will I see from The Edge?

The Edge offers 360-degree views of New York City from the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. The viewing platform is suspended to create the feeling of floating in the sky.

Is Times Square included?

Yes, Times Square is one of the four main stops on the tour.

What is Hudson Yards?

Hudson Yards is one of the largest private real estate developments in the history of the United States. The tour includes a walk through this district to explore its architecture and scale.