One World Observatory: New York's Best Skyline Views
4.3
2,566 Ratings
New York

Experience breathtaking 360-degree views of the New York skyline from the highest point in the city at One World Observatory. Choose from different ticket options for a memorable visit.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • One World Observatory - One World Observatory, positioned atop One World Trade Center, offers awe-inspiring 360-degree views of the New York skyline from the highest point in the city.
    Start your journey to the top in the SkyPod™ Elevators where you can see the rise of NYC in just 47 seconds, experience the sights and sounds of the city in the…
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What's Included
  • Flexible Admission for All-Inclusive Ticket holders
  • Priority Lane Access with Combo and All-Inclusive Tickets
  • Entry to One World Observatory included
  • $15 Credit for Shops and Dining with All-Inclusive Ticket
  • $5 Credit for Shops and Dining with Combo Ticket
  • One World Explorer iPad Experience with Combo and All-Inclusive Tickets
  • Skip the Ticket Line with Standard Experience
What's Not Included
  • Skip the security line (Priority Lane for Combo, All-Inclusive)
Additional Information

One World Observatory, positioned atop One World Trade Center, offers 360-degree views of the New York skyline from the highest point in the city.
The STANDARD EXPERIENCE includes access to all Observatory levels for skyline views and all multimedia experiences.
The COMBINATION EXPERIENCE includes PRIORITY access to all Observatory levels for skyline…

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Location
One World Trade Center
Fulton Street
One World Trade Center, entrance on West Street. 285 Fulton St New York, NY 10007
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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140christym
May 18, 2025
Great Views - Great views from the top of One World. We went early in the morning and there was hardly anyone there so had the place almost to ourselves. Great elevator ride and the photos were worth it aswell. Friendly helpful staff and the coffee shop was reasonably priced too.
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Ctbcalifornia
Jan 14, 2025
Amazing View and Exhibits - Go early before the crowds and for clearer skies - Wow this was AMAZING, a true must do and see. The tower is so tall, the view is absolutely stunning. There are excellent displays everywhere around the tower, about history, about what you are seeing below and on the sky line. And the talk they give is very good, the docents wandering around ready to answer questions are great. I was very impressed, and was glad that I did it. I didn't do a guided tour, I was familiar with the location and the history and didn't feel I wanted my visit narrated by a stranger. I wasn't sure about visiting this location, a long time ago I used to travel to NYC for business, and I used to sit on the edge of the fountain in the middle of the World Trade Center buildings in the evening before going into my hotel for the night. I was afraid it would make me too sad, but I was OK, it was good to see the memorial fountains in the outer courtyards, I'm glad I went early to take it in without any crowds or too much noise. And the Oculus and Transportation building done by Santiago Calatrava was awesome, his designs are always so angular and eye catching. I did not do the museum, I think that might have been too sad, and there was a long line by mid day when I finished with the tower.
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368michelep
Jan 2, 2025
Visit definitely not to be missed!!! - The construction of this dizzying skyscraper, 540 meters high, represented the rebirth of the area following the September 11, 2001 attack. In just 47 seconds, a lightning-fast elevator takes you to the 102nd floor of One World Observatory, where you start your tour of the rooftop terrace for a breathtaking 360-degree view of NYC. You can easily identify the main sites that made the metropolis famous in the world, from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building, as well as some historic buildings of early New York, which look very small in comparison!.
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868emmat
Dec 28, 2024
Fantastic views (and not so scary for someone who doesn't like heights!!) - There are a number of options when wanting to view the NY skyline. I went to one of the twin towers observatory deck about 30 years ago and so it felt fitting to go to the One World Observatory having returned to New York after all these years. It was poignant to reflect on what has happened since my first visit. We arrived for the 9am booking (the earliest option) which meant there were no crowds and so we pretty much shared the space with about 40 other people. I can see the fuss about going at dusk but the sky was blue and the peace trumped the evening lights for us (if you get the subway at night from Brooklyn that passed over a bridge, the views of the city in the dark are incredible so that ticked that box for us). The trip in the lift was a worry for me as I don't like heights or confined spaces but the video show was brilliant to distract you. One tip would be to record the presentation as you get out of the lift and before you step into the observatory. We didn't and I wish we had! I guess the disadvantage of this observatory over the more mid town ones is that you can't see uptown (e.g. Central Park and beyond). There is a cafe which is reasonably priced - and a restaurant which I suspect gets booked up well in advance. We then followed the visit with a sombre reflection at Ground Zero.
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Paradise66385361890
Sep 10, 2024
Great. - Beautiful view, little wait, very friendly staff! One of the attractions not to be missed if you are staying in New York
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Bernd_g
Sep 5, 2024
New York at night - We did the night tour, it was great, no lines and no large crowds very enjoyable. A great 360 deg view.
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Luis_v
Jul 29, 2024
Great Time - Great Experience, quick access, very easy process and loved the whole process from beginning to end.
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Scott_s
Jul 25, 2024
viator is the only company i'll use for nyc experiences - I had an unfortunate incident that resulted in us not being able to go to our event. Viator was great about it! There are many companies in NYC that rip customers off and have no customer service. But Viator is not one of them. They are great! And I will always use them before others.
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Rahul_k
Jan 5, 2025
Terrible - Booking with Viator was a terrible experience. We definitely enjoyed the attraction but not satisfied with Viator app
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Sopan_j
Sep 30, 2024
Very unpleasant experience. - Made some errors on the booking and called to cancel but they said it will take 4 days - the booking was that evening.
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