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The 15 Best NYC Observation Deck Tickets

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SUMMIT, Edge, Top of the Rock, One World and the Empire State all promise the view. These 15 tickets compare what you see from each, the timed slots, the sunset surcharge and which deck has the Empire State in its picture.

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - AIR turns the skyline into the artwork
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1.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51,195 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Start in Grand Central Terminal, then ride to SUMMIT’s upper floors for Kenzo Digital’s mirror-filled AIR, glass-floor Levitation ledges, silver-balloon Affinity room, and an outdoor terrace. Plan for 90 minutes to two hours, and consider a sunset or night visit. Entry is timed, and crowds can mean a long wait.

“This trip is a must! You get the best view of New York City. We also visited the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock, but this was the best view by far. The rooms are very bright, and you are provided with sunglasses, which are very much needed. I would highly recommend this excursion.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - Decide if the 102nd floor is worth the upgrade
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

2.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Visit the Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observatory, restored Art Deco spaces, and galleries on its construction and pop-culture fame. Choose a ticket with access to the 102nd floor for floor-to-ceiling windows and views across as many as six states, or add Express entry to skip the line.

“WOW! What a view! I was breathtaken by far one of the best excursions I have booked. I am scared of heights but it really didn’t actually fase me. 1100% recommend to book.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets - The 86th floor puts you outside the skyline
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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

3.Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,072 reviews · from $48

Ride up the Empire State Building for the 86th-floor open-air deck, with a choice to add the 102nd floor’s tall windows or upgrade to Express entry. On the way, explore exhibits on the building’s 1931 construction, Art Deco design, elevators, and pop-culture fame. Allow 45 minutes to two hours, depending on your pace and the lines.

“Loved it! It was rainy and foggy, but this somehow just added to our experience. It was quiet, felt like we were the only people there. Staff super nice!”

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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket - The outdoor deck, glass floor, and Eastern Point
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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

4.Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20,918 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Enter Edge in Hudson Yards for an indoor and outdoor view of Manhattan from 1,100 feet up. Your admission includes the glass floor, angled glass walls, Skyline Steps, Eastern Point, and a multimedia introduction to Hudson Yards. Plan on about 45 minutes to an hour, though you can stay longer.

“Very good, you get a immersive walk through experience then you see amazing views. Would definitely recommend as it’s great value for money.”

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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket - Three levels, with room to go outside
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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

5.Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,488 reviews · from $44

Ride a high-speed elevator to Top of the Rock’s three indoor and outdoor viewing levels at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Look across Central Park and toward the Empire State Building, visit the Weather Room Café & Bar, or add the Beam Experience. A standard ticket costs $44 per person; VIP access adds a guided tour and extras.

“All the staff were lovely and so helpful, the elevator was an experience in its self!!”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket - Making the most of the City Pulse and Sky Portal
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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

6.One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,329 reviews · 1 day · from $30Best value

Enter One World Observatory in Downtown Manhattan and ride the SkyPod to floors 100 through 102 in 47 seconds. Take in 360-degree views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, New York Harbor and the 9/11 Memorial. Choose a standard ticket or pay more for priority security, flexible entry or a 60- to 90-minute guided tour.

“Absolutely amazing! We timed it to catch daylight, sunset and then to see all the lights coming on in the night sky was amazing. Highly recommend”

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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge - Pair the Statue of Liberty ferry with a downtown day
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New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

7.New York Explorer Pass: Top Attractions including Edge

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,872 reviews · 1 month · from $84

Pick 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 10 New York attractions from more than 100 options, including Edge, the Empire State Building, museums, cruises and tours. Your Go City digital pass activates on your first visit and stays valid for 30 days. Plan in the app, reserve popular sights ahead, then show your pass at each stop.

“Couldn't fault anything with our trip, city pass was excellent very easy to use and great value for money, i would highly recommended it”

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NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket - Is the 102nd floor worth paying extra for?
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NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

8.NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,916 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Visit the Empire State Building on your own schedule, with a mobile ticket for the 86th Floor Observatory and exhibits on the building’s construction, films, and sustainability. Upgrade for the 102nd floor or a skip-the-line option. Plan on 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, and dress for the weather on the open-air deck.

“Interactive activities are engaging and educational for all ages! Views are phenomenal. A New York City”

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket - Skyline views, with weather in the picture
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

9.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,398 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

At SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, your timed ticket gives you access to three floors of skyline views, art and technology installations, and two glass skyboxes called LEVITATION. Plan for photo stops and possible queues. ASCENT, the exterior glass elevator ride, is not included.

“The day and night presents great views. Also they provide shoe covers so your shoes won’t show or matter”

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All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory - The museum: choose a guide or your own pace
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All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

10.All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,886 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $109Top rated

Walk Ground Zero with a local guide, pausing at the Oculus, FDNY Memorial Wall, Survivor Tree, and 9/11 Memorial pools. Then visit the museum, either on your own or with a VIP guide, and head up One World Observatory for city views. Guides such as Rob, a former media photographer present on 9/11, can add a personal perspective.

“Very good. Our tour guide was very friendly and extremely informative. The museum had so many artifacts and memories displayed along with actual footage of 9/11. The World Observatory was pretty awesome and had a great view of the city and Hudson River. This visit made for some great memories. I definitely recommend all three.”

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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket - From Rockefeller Center to the upper decks
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

11.Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,556 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $62

Enter Rockefeller Center, pass security, then ride up to three indoor and outdoor viewing decks on floors 67, 69, and 70. Take in the Empire State Building, Central Park, and city views at your own pace. You can add the Beam Experience, a short lift above the deck for an iconic skyscraper pose.

“Highly recommend. The views were amazing and not too crowded. I don't recommend The Beam; it's very underwhelming.”

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New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket - Choosing a time for clearer views and a better mood
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New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket

12.New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,636 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

At One World Observatory, ride the SkyPod elevators to sweeping 360-degree views from One World Trade Center. Choose a timed standard ticket or a combo with priority lanes, an Explorer iPad, and a $5 food or shop voucher. Allow about two hours, and check the forecast: poor visibility can spoil the view.

“A fantastic experience! The tour starts in the lift (I won't spoil the surprise) once you're up the views are stunning. A 'must do' in my opinion.”

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New York Pass®: 100+ Attractions including Edge NYC - Observation decks: pick your skyline moments
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New York Pass®: 100+ Attractions including Edge NYC

13.New York Pass®: 100+ Attractions including Edge NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,465 reviews · 1 - 10 days · from $152

Choose a New York Pass for 1 to 10 consecutive days, then use the Go City app to plan visits to more than 100 attractions. The list includes Edge, the Empire State Building, MoMA, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry, museums, cruises, tours and more. Some popular activities require advance reservations.

“Very interesting to have, wen you want to visit multiple places in New York”

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NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket - The outdoor deck: a real step beyond the glass
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NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

14.NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,242 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Head to Level 100 at Hudson Yards for indoor and outdoor views from 1,100 feet above Manhattan. Walk the glass floor, lean toward the angled windows, and step onto the outdoor deck. Choose a timed ticket or an anytime option, with priority access available on some tickets. Food and drinks cost extra.

“This was absolutely incredible!! What an experience “THE EDGE” was. I actually stood, walked, laid and sat on the glass floor, it was exhilarating.. highly recommended”

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Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge - Choosing between New York’s observation decks
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Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge

15.Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,895 reviews · 1 to 30 days (approx.) · from $89

Choose 2 to 6 attractions from a changing list of more than 90 New York experiences, from Edge and the Empire State Building to museums, cruises, bike rentals, and neighborhood walks. Scan your digital pass at each selected attraction, with up to 30 days from first use to visit. Some popular stops require advance reservations.

“Unbelievable deal. Great choice and selection of tours. Straight in to all venues with downloaded pass. I will use in the future”

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★ 4.4SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Ticket and Grand Central TourFrom $13527 reviews
★ 4.8Skip-the-Line SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Guided TourFrom $16286 reviews
★ 3.5Rockefeller Center Tour with Optional Top of the RockFrom $3949 reviews
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★ 4.5Midtown, Empire State Building & Top of the Rock TourFrom $5924 reviews
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★ 5.0Half-Day Luxury Bus Tour with One World AccessFrom $1193 reviews
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