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New York Vessel Admission Ticket

TourTruth score 4.0 out of 10

Below average

145 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Climb Vessel’s dramatic spiral staircase at Hudson Yards for fresh perspectives and views of New York City, the river and beyond.

About this tour

See New York from new heights at Vessel, the striking spiral staircase at Hudson Yards. Imagined by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio, this interactive landmark invites visitors to climb and discover fresh perspectives of the city and one another.

Vessel is made up of 154 interconnecting flights of stairs, nearly 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings. As you make your way upward, pause to admire views of the city, the river and beyond. Elevators are available for visitors who require them, and public transportation options are nearby. The attraction is wheelchair accessible, and children age 5 and under enter free.

Book your New York Vessel admission ticket and experience one of Hudson Yards’ most distinctive landmarks at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Climb a striking spiral staircase designed by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio
  • Take in city and river views from 80 landings
  • Explore an interactive landmark with nearly 2,500 steps
  • Use the elevator if needed during your visit

What's included

Included

  • Entrance to Vessel

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Tickets for children age 5 and under are free
  • Elevators are available for visitors who require them
  • Visitors with disabilities can book Priority Access through Vessel’s official website

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.94 from 145 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.0.

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