EDGE NYC INTRODUCES NEW VIP ALL-ACCESS GUIDED TOUR, OFFERING A PERSONALLY HOSTED JOURNEY THROUGH THE ALL-NEW EDGE EXPERIENCE

The premium experience gives guests a curated tour of Edge's immersive installations and iconic skyline views, with priority access, insider tips for the best photos, a complimentary beverage and professional photo, exclusive keepsakes, and more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edge at Hudson Yards, the highest indoor and outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere and a multi-level immersive experience celebrating the energy of New York City, has launched a VIP All-Access Guided Tour, inviting guests to experience the destination like never before. On sale now starting from $179 per person, the VIP All-Access Guided Tour pairs guests with a dedicated Guide, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and insights and ensuring priority access throughout the multi-level experience.

The tour covers everything incredible that Edge has to offer – from all of the new immersive installations, such as Kaleidoscope and Reflections, shaped by light, sound, movement, reflection, and responsive technology – to the unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline from the outdoor observation deck. Throughout the journey, Tour Guides will act as hosts, storytellers, expert photo guides, and experience curators – sharing insider tips for capturing the best shots while giving guests time to explore and enjoy each space at their own pace. Regardless if you are traveling solo or with a group, Tour Guides will be able to get the best photos of you around the most spectacular and varied photo opportunities that Edge offers.

The VIP All-Access Guided Tour also includes a selection of elevated guest amenities, including a complimentary champagne (for guests 21+) or beverage, one printed photo selected from any photo location throughout the experience, a 10% gift shop discount, express exit, a branded tote bag, and a postcard. Priority or express access at designated points will also be available when operationally possible, adding an extra layer of ease and convenience to the visit.

Behind the Transformation: The All-New Edge

The VIP All-Access Guided Tour arrives as Edge continues its transformation into a year-round indoor-outdoor destination at Hudson Yards.

Following the largest transformation of Edge since its opening in 2020, the experience now brings together immersive indoor environments with the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Developed in collaboration with globally recognized experiential and design studios Moment Factory, SOFTlab, and Journey, the all-new Edge invites guests to experience New York City through light, color, reflection, sound, and movement before stepping outside to take in the city itself.

A Personal Way to Experience Edge
The VIP All-Access Tour experience begins on Level 4 with PRISM, where guests will see NYC through a colorful new lens, featuring curated street photography of the city's iconic landmarks, urban textures, and architectural geometry, offering a whole new perspective on the city before the adventure begins. Throughout the tour, guests' dedicated Guide will also point out the best photo opportunities across each installation and beyond, sharing tips and tricks for capturing social-worthy shots along the way.

The experience then moves into PULSE, where guests step into the Infinity Room and watch as over 400 glowing, color-changing orbs respond to movement and presence, shifting color gradients through waves of light, before learning about the engineering story behind Hudson Yards and its historical construction above an active rail yard. After taking a ride on SKYRISE, which transports guests 100 floors above Manhattan, equipped with cinematic visuals and sound, the tour continues through Level 101, with introductions to Tao Group Hospitality's onsite nightlife and dining destinations, Avenue Sky Lounge and Peak with Priceless, before arriving at Level 100 and the newly transformed indoor installations.

Across level 100, guests will discover REFLECTIONS, where over 260 spinning, interactive mirrored panels pulse in sync with your movement, as energetic as the city skyline beside it; INFINITE CITY, a maze of 18 floor-to-ceiling, mirrored and translucent, color-changing light pillars that are inspired by New York City skyscrapers; CRYSTAL CAVE, with its 23-foot canopy of dichroic crystal forms that catch and refract light, shifting colors as guests move through the space; and KALEIDOSCOPE, home to New York City's largest functional kaleidoscope, the room surrounds visitors with shifting patterns, reflections and one-of-a-kind photo moments that echo their movement throughout the space, creating an ever evolving experience inspired by the dynamic energy of NYC and set to an original music soundscape.

From the Indoor Experience to New York City at 1,131 Feet

The journey culminates outdoors on Edge's iconic Sky Deck, 1,131 feet above Manhattan. Here, the Tour Guide brings the experience full circle, connecting the immersive environments guests have just explored with the real city beyond the glass. Guests can take in views stretching across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, and beyond, with opportunities to see landmarks including the Chrysler Building, Central Park, the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, and the major bridges spanning the East River and Hudson River.

The outdoor experience includes Edge's signature glass floor, angled glass walls, and outdoor Skyline Seats, with the VIP journey concluding with a complimentary beverage at the top of the Skyline Seats for a final panoramic view of New York City. Upon exit, VIPs are offered an exclusive retail discount, redemption of their printed keepsake photo, and express priority exit.

The VIP All-Access Guided Tour is available now at Edge NYC. Tickets and additional information are available at https://www.edgenyc.com/all-inclusive-vip-experience/.

ABOUT EDGE NYC

Edge NYC is the highest indoor and outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together breathtaking skyline views of New York City, immersive indoor experiences, elevated dining and vibrant nightlife in one year-round destination. Rising 1,131 feet in the air from the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, Edge offers unparalleled 360-degree views of the city and features signature experiences including a thrilling glass floor, angled glass walls, outdoor skyline steps and seven immersive indoor installations inspired by the lights, sounds and energy of New York. Guests can explore interactive worlds of light, color, reflection and sound through larger-than-life crystal structures, hundreds of mirrors, NYC's largest kaleidoscope and other multi-sensory environments designed to evolve throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy premium food and beverages inspired by New York City's culinary staples at Skyline Bar & Café, dine at Peak with Priceless, visit Avenue Sky Lounge or attend events at Marquee Skydeck, all operated by Tao Group Hospitality.

Certain attractions, experiences or offerings may be unavailable at any given time due to refurbishment, repair, construction or other operational considerations.

SOURCE Edge