Observation Decks in New York City at a glance
- Our pick: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Skip-the-Line Tour & Skyline Views, US$ 162 per person (1h 30m, 4.86★ · 196).
- Best value: NYC Empire State Building Sunrise: 86th Floor & Starbucks Reserve, US$ 147 per person (45m–1h 30m, 4.50★ · 112).
- Also recommended: Rockefeller Center: VIP Tour, Top of the Rock & Champagne, US$ 245 per person (2h, 4.76★ · 113).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 29–US$ 245 (median US$ 147). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 3 kid-friendly and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Observation Decks in New York City
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
7 options
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Skip-the-Line Tour & Skyline Views 90-minute guided tour of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt with skip-the-line access, three floors of interactive exhibits, and complimentary digital photos. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 21:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.86 (196 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 162 per person
Rockefeller Center: VIP Tour, Top of the Rock & Champagne Skip the lines with VIP Lounge access, then enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Rockefeller Center with rooftop garden access, champagne toast, and views from Top of the Rock. Every day · 10:30 and 16:30 · Season until 30 Nov · From age 6 ★ 4.76 (113 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 245 per person
NYC Empire State Building Sunrise: 86th Floor & Starbucks Reserve Watch sunrise from the Empire State Building's 86th floor over Manhattan with Starbucks Reserve coffee and Princi pastries. Wheelchair accessible, small groups. Fri and Sat · 06:15 and 06:30 ★ 4.50 (112 reviews) Duration: 45m–1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 147 per person
Top of the Rock: VIP Guided Tour, SKYLIFT & Champagne VIP access to Top of the Rock with guided tour, champagne toast, SKYLIFT and The Beam experience. Expedited entry, priority elevators, photo pass included. Every day · 10 start times, 12:00 to 20:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.14 (93 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 201 per person
NYC High Line & Hudson Yards Tour with Edge Observation Deck Guided tour from Little Island through Chelsea Market & High Line to Hudson Yards. Includes Edge Observatory entry with 360-degree views. Small groups, English-speaking guide. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.86 (42 reviews) Duration: 2h 20m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
NYC: Edge Observation Deck, Beast Speedboat & RiseNY Pass Digital pass covers 3 NYC thrills: Edge's 100-story glass floor, Beast speedboat to Statue of Liberty at 45 mph, RiseNY flight simulator. Valid 30 days. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.41 (27 reviews) Duration: 1h–8h ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 119 per person
NYC: Rockefeller Center, Hudson Yards & Edge Observation Deck Rockefeller Center walking tour with Edge observation deck entry and Hudson Yards. 360° views from the highest outdoor sky deck. Small groups, Times Square included. Every day · 09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and 14:00 · From age 3 ★ 3.57 (14 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: Skip-the-Line Tour & Skyline ViewsOur pick | US$ 162 per person | 1h 30m | 4.86★ · 196 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 21:00 | English |
| NYC Empire State Building Sunrise: 86th Floor & Starbucks ReserveBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 147 per person | 45m–1h 30m | 4.50★ · 112 | Fri and Sat · 06:15 and 06:30 | English |
| Rockefeller Center: VIP Tour, Top of the Rock & ChampagneAlso recommended | US$ 245 per person | 2h | 4.76★ · 113 | Every day · 10:30 and 16:30 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Top of the Rock: VIP Guided Tour, SKYLIFT & Champagne | US$ 201 per person | 1h 15m | 4.14★ · 93 | Every day · 10 start times, 12:00 to 20:00 | English |
| NYC High Line & Hudson Yards Tour with Edge Observation Deck | US$ 29 per person | 2h 20m | 4.86★ · 42 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English |
| NYC: Edge Observation Deck, Beast Speedboat & RiseNY Pass | US$ 119 per person | 1h–8h | 4.41★ · 27 | Every day · No fixed time | — |
| NYC: Rockefeller Center, Hudson Yards & Edge Observation Deck | US$ 130 per person | 3h | 3.57★ · 14 | Every day · 09:30, 10:30, 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): NYC Empire State Building Sunrise: 86th Floor & Starbucks Reserve (US$ 147 per person)
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