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One World Observatory: SkyPod Elevators and Views
4.2
124 Ratings
New York City
Experience the breathtaking One World Observatory with a skip-the-line combo ticket. Ride the SkyPod™ Elevators, explore multimedia exhibits, and enjoy stunning skyline views of New York City.
Experience the breathtaking One World Observatory with a skip-the-line combo ticket. Ride the SkyPod™ Elevators, explore multimedia exhibits, and enjoy stunning skyline views of New York City.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- One World Observatory - 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. Start your journey to the top in the SkyPod™ Elevators, experience the sights and sounds of the city in the SEE FOREVER™ Theater or discover something new from certified tour…
- One World Observatory - 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. Start your journey to the top in the SkyPod™ Elevators, experience the sights and sounds of the city in the SEE FOREVER™ Theater or discover something new from certified tour guides at City Pulse. Elevate your palate at the ONE Dine restaurant and bar with a menu featuring New American cuisine and a beverage selection of curated cocktails, local beers, and wines. Elevate your senses at One World Observatory!
What's Included
- One World Explorer iPad experience
- Skip all the Lines: Priority Lane for Security, Entry and Exit Elevator
- $5 voucher for use on food and beverage or retail items
- One World Explorer iPad experience
- Skip all the Lines: Priority Lane for Security, Entry and Exit Elevator
- $5 voucher for use on food and beverage or retail items
Additional Information
SkyPod™ Elevators climb 102 stories in 47 seconds. This astonishing ride reveals the transformation of New York City from unsettled lands to today’s remarkable forest of skyscrapers.
The COMBINATION EXPERIENCE includes PRIORITY access to all Observatory levels for skyline views and all multimedia experiences including the SkyPod™ Elevators, SEE FOREVER™…
SkyPod™ Elevators climb 102 stories in 47 seconds. This astonishing ride reveals the transformation of New York City from unsettled lands to today’s remarkable forest of skyscrapers.
The COMBINATION EXPERIENCE includes PRIORITY access to all Observatory levels for skyline views and all multimedia experiences including the SkyPod™ Elevators, SEE FOREVER™ Theater, City Pulse and more! Enjoy access to the digital skyline guide, ONE WORLD EXPLORER, and a $5 voucher for use on food and beverage or retail items.
- Reservations are recommended for ONE DINE RESTAURANT
- Children age 5 and under do not require a ticket
Location
One World Observatory
285 Fulton St, One World Trade Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(124 Ratings)
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Glenn_h
Oct 24, 2025
highest award - best observation deck find found in NYC for sure. very comfortable and organized and impressive. 5 star plus
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Stev1446
Oct 19, 2025
Fantastic and moving - Excellent experience that we will remember for the rest of our days the whole experience was well worth it.
Hardly any queues
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Jamieoconnor
Sep 22, 2025
One of the best views in NYC - A visit to the One World Observatory is an unforgettable experience and a must for anyone exploring New York City. The 360-degree views are absolutely breathtaking, offering a stunning panorama of the city from every angle.
The excitement begins the moment you step into the elevator—among the fastest I’ve ever experienced—which adds a fun and thrilling start to the visit. We timed our arrival about an hour before dusk, allowing us to witness the city transform from day to night. Watching the skyline light up as the sun set was truly magical.
One of the best aspects is that there’s no time limit on your visit, so you can take your time soaking in the views, capturing photos, and enjoying the atmosphere at your own pace.
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Dion_i
Aug 23, 2025
One World Observation Deck - Views are awesome a must visit while in New York. It's my second time visiting the observation deck and I was amazed each time.
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Adventurer700612
Jun 26, 2025
NY is Beautiful - Breathing taking 360 degree views of NY, NJ. Good photo opportunities. Next to Oculus and 9/11 Museum. You can do all 3 in one day.
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Cmenna78
May 29, 2025
OWO MARAVILLOSO!!! - Last trip, we did Summit, The Edge, Top of Rock and OWO. The latter was the one that had the least publicity but I was fascinated and I put it first... the whole experience from the floor... is impressive and the museum paragraph apart!! Definitely repeat!! it's wonderful!!
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Kristin_f
Apr 25, 2025
Go at noon - Highly recommend you go at 12 in the afternoon, you dont need to use the priority line because there is literally no line. This is my third time coming here and it’s just as amazing as the first time.
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Rene_g
May 3, 2025
Worth the views! - Great views, the iPad unfortunately does not work properly, just avoid it. Last but not least you would expect a modern lift to be more up to standards! Do not really understand why passengers have to feel the pressure in 2025
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Joel
May 26, 2025
Great Views, Restaurant Disappointing - The experience of viewing the sky line and the history of the building were great. Some truly great views.
The restaurant: I was packed in at the bar like cattle. The service was good but for the prices you would expect some decency in terms of where you get to sit. Food was nice but overpriced. I also find it pretty cheeky to add a line for a tip when you have already automatically added on 20% service charge…
$140 bill for one person, 3 drinks and a burger after you paid an expensive entry fee.
Lady came onto the bar mid way through my meal and was making a fuss saying this is why she should have been on the bar. Wasn’t a guest conversation but loud enough to be heard, not particularly relaxing knowing there is hostility among the staff.
Credit to the lady who was seating eveyone at the restaurant on Saturday 25th of May she was really nice.
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Etabeta01
May 2, 2025
Breathtaking view but disappointing experience - One World Observatory is undoubtedly the highest vantage point in New York and offers a 360° view of the city. The panoramic effect is impressive, but unfortunately the overall experience did not live up to expectations.
First of all, you have to count at least 40 minutes or even an hour in a row, complicated by extremely strict security checks (more than those at the airport). For example, my camera tripod was seized because it was considered dangerous, so I had to take everything freehand.
The staff was unhelpful and not particularly courteous, which made the experience even worse. The windows of the observatory were not clean, making it difficult to get good photos due to reflections and footprints. The photo shoot offered on site was also not of good quality.
The price is decidedly high (about 60€ per person) and, considering everything, not justified. Personally, I found the Summit One Vanderbilt experience much better, which I highly recommend.
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