One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line NYC Ticket
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119 Ratings
New York City
Experience breathtaking views of NYC from the top of One World Observatory. Skip the line and explore the city's landmarks with a Tour Ambassador. Enhance your visit with the One World Explorer iPad guide and enjoy dining options at ONE Dine and ONE Mix.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • One World Observatory - All-Inclusive Admission is a flexible entry ticket, select the day you will visit and arrive at any time. This ticket allows you to skip all the lines with a priority lane to security and both the entry and exit elevators. Also includes One World Explorer iPad experience and $15 to Shop, Drink or Eat.
What's Included
  • Skip all the Lines: Priority Lane for Security, Entry and Exit Elevator
  • One World Explorer iPad experience
  • Flexible Arrival Time
Additional Information

Start your journey by scaling the heights of One World Observatory via a SkyPod Elevator. In a mere 47 seconds, you’ll ascend 102 levels, witnessing the transformation of NYC from untouched terrain to its present-day spectacular panorama.

Survey the observatory, which offers unprecedented 360° vistas from a comfortable, climate-controlled environment. Interact with the Tour Ambassadors—your knowledgeable guides at the pinnacle. They’ll help you identify well-known landmarks, districts and provide a glimpse into NYC’s historic and cultural essence.

Augment your exploration with One World Explorer, a digital NYC guide via an iPad. As you traverse the observatory, the iPad adjusts its view correspondingly. Click on a tag and virtually glide up to get engrossing narratives about each location.

Relish the opportunity to have a meal or a drink high above ground at ONE Dine or the ONE Mix bar, replete with NYC-inspired menus.

  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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(119 Ratings)
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Trail22892598795
Apr 10, 2024
Lovely Devana - Great customer service by Devana. She noticed I was struggling bc I my phone had almost no charge so she kindly offered to charge it and she saved our trip! Great customer service and great human being.
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Travelingsoccerloon
Mar 30, 2024
Outstanding Views and a Celebration of the Resilience of the City and Country - Excellent 3 story observation deck on the 100th-102nd floors of One World Trade Center which was constructed on the site of the former World Trade Center complex that suffered the horrific terrorist attack on 9/11. This is the tallest building in the US and in the Western Hemisphere and is the 7th tallest in the world. The 360-degree views of NYC including of Manhattan, the surrounding boroughs and of the New York Harbor are amazing. The ride up and down in the elevator is quite an experience in itself depicting the transformation of the city since its founding. Although it is all enclosed, the windows in the observatory are from floor to ceiling. Not as nostalgic as the Empire State Building and missing the adrenaline of being outside, but the views from One World Trade Center are probably the best in the city. We chose the more expensive timed entry skip the line tickets. As it turns out, this was unnecessary on a weekday morning in April when we visited as lines were short. They may be more useful during busier times such as weekends or at sunset. A visit here is not just enjoying some amazing views but it is quite moving as it is a celebration of the resilience of the city and country following the devastating attack that took place in 2001.
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Berlin-frohnau
Mar 22, 2024
A great view of New York - It is definitely worth visiting the One World Observatory. An indescribable 360 degree view over New York. Don't be confused by the "business introductions" (iPad guides/photos), just walk through and enjoy the view (...and enjoy the elevator rides)
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Mike_f
Mar 22, 2024
Looking out over New York... - Looking out over New York and the rivers was fabulous. It was very clean, safe and inspiring. We would all do it again.
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Caroline_d
Mar 17, 2024
Experience - It was amazing and it was spectacular. It's easy to make a purchase and have the ticket access. The app will remind me about the importance of the event couple of days before.
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B-nutzer
Mar 15, 2024
Highly recommended! - A very good viewing platform to see Manhattan and Brooklyn from the south. The view of the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge is unique.
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H5310xrcharlesh
Feb 26, 2024
Phillip A++++ employee - I visited the observatory with a bunch of my good buddies. The view was nice and all, but it was Phillip that made our day!! His knowledge of all the buildings around and his humor was so refreshing. We truly enjoyed conversing with him. He helped us find every building/area we were looking out for. Nicest man. If all people in the world were like Phillip, the world would be a better place.
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Rodolphed44
Apr 11, 2024
Great view ! - Superb view over New York from this magnificent tower! Climb in 42 seconds to the 102nd floor. We had the very practical skip-the-line ticket but there were still few people! Upstairs, plenty of space and windows to see everything! A must do
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Jamestv2909tg
Feb 18, 2024
Bad projected visuals and sticky windows like a cloudy gold fish bowl - Just get the regular ticket!!! No need to skip the line!! Waste of extra money! You do not skip the line and you do not get any priority in lines or cues!! I paid for this and was just chucked in the regular line and told to wait then get in a packed lift! Overall I found the staff jaded and fairly rude to anyone trying to use a phone in the cinema entrance. The visuals were basic on the enter hall projection wall that you are all forced to stand in line to watch and be quiet!!! As she said Along with bad quality images and projections was a paired no descriptive audio sequence. It wasn’t impressive and felt dated and clunky! Ok so I rushed past the iPad people frantically dishing out iPads to tourists. Clunky again and slightly off with the vibe. Either way got to the main deck and enjoyed my views. Because it’s all behind glass most of the images are blurry and no use for any social media posts !!! Sticky windows and fighting for a place next to the same person doing selfies for 30 mins Anyway not sure it was worth the money at all and felt a bit anticlimactic Sorry
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Pat_blskr
Apr 9, 2024
There are better observation decks in NYC. - The view is great, you can see all of Manhattan from downtown! But unfortunately the glass is very thick, which isn't always very clean and spoils the view a bit! You have a "far-reaching view" of the city, but it's nowhere near as good as the views from the Empire State Building or Rockefeller Top of the Rock. I wouldn't choose this deck a second time! But it was worth the trip up once!
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