One World Observatory: NYC Skyline Ticket & Priority Access

The city spreads out in every direction the moment the elevator doors open.

You ride to the top of One World Trade Center and spend as long as you want taking in 360-degree views of New York from the highest public point in the city. The standard ticket includes all levels and multimedia experiences. The combo adds priority entry and a $5 food credit. Plan for at least an hour, longer if you eat or linger on the observation decks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit One World Observatory

• Enter One World Trade Center
• Ride SkyPod™ Elevator to top
• Watch SEE FOREVER™ Theater show
• Explore City Pulse with tour guides
• Enjoy views from Observatory levels
• Dine at ONE Dine restaurant

The experience

You're at One World Observatory, 1,776 feet up on the 101st floor of One World Trade Center, and the skyline surrounds you completely. The SkyPod elevators get you there in 47 seconds: fast enough that your ears pop a little. Once you step out, there's no single view to chase. You turn and find a different Manhattan in each direction. The Hudson River, the East River, the bridges, the grid of streets, the Statue of Liberty if the weather holds. Most people spend their first five minutes just standing still.

The standard ticket gives you access to all the observatory levels and the multimedia experiences built into the space. There's the SEE FOREVER Theater, which is exactly what it sounds like: a room where the city's energy hits you through sight and sound. City Pulse is where the observatory's guides post up. They know the neighborhoods, the buildings, the stories behind what you're looking at, and they'll answer questions if you ask. The One World Explorer is an iPad guide that layers information onto the views. You can learn what you're seeing without needing someone to narrate it. If you want to eat while you're up there, ONE Dine is on the same floor, a proper restaurant with New American food and a wine list, not a concession stand. Reservations are smart if you're planning to sit down.

The combo ticket trades the standard experience for priority access. You skip the security line and the entry elevator line, which matters on busy afternoons. You also get a $5 voucher for food or drinks, which softens the price difference a bit. Both tickets let children five and under in free, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible, including the elevators and all the viewing areas. If you're coming by train or bus, the station is right there. If you're driving, there's parking nearby, though most people don't bother in lower Manhattan.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes admission to all observatory levels, access to the SEE FOREVER Theater and City Pulse, and the One World Explorer iPad guide.
• If you choose the combo ticket, you also get priority access through security and the entry elevator, plus a $5 voucher for food and beverages.
• Children under 5 are free.
• Service animals are welcome.

Options for this experience

3 options

Late Night Package20:10 and 20:20Come after 8 pm and pay less: soak in the atmosphere and take in our attractions under the stars with the Standard Experience at a lower price!

Standard Experience68 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:10Bypass the ticket queue: this covers entry to every Observatory level for skyline views and all multimedia experiences.

Combination Experience68 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:10Jump every queue with Priority: enjoy PRIORITY entry to all Observatory levels and every multimedia experience, plus a $20 voucher to spend on food and beverages.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day, 69 start times, from US$ 30.49 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day69 departure times: 09:00, 09:10, 09:20, 09:30, 09:40, 09:50, 10:00, 10:10, 10:20, 10:30, 10:40, 10:50, 11:00, 11:10, 11:20, 11:30, 11:40, 11:50, 12:00, 12:10, 12:20, 12:30, 12:40, 12:50, 13:00, 13:10, 13:20, 13:30, 13:40, 13:50, 14:00, 14:10, 14:20, 14:30, 14:40, 14:50, 15:00, 15:10, 15:20, 15:30, 15:40, 15:50, 16:00, 16:10, 16:20, 16:30, 16:40, 16:50, 17:00, 17:10, 17:20, 17:30, 17:40, 17:50, 18:00, 18:10, 18:20, 18:30, 18:40, 18:50, 19:00, 19:10, 19:20, 19:30, 19:40, 19:50, 20:00, 20:10 and 20:20

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Legends OWO LLC

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants the highest views in New York without arranging a separate experience. You're in and out on your own schedule, and the multimedia guides mean you don't need a tour operator to understand what you're seeing. Expect to spend at least an hour. The combo ticket saves time in lines if you're visiting on a busy day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the elevator ride to the top take?

47 seconds in the SkyPod elevators.

What's included in the standard ticket?

Access to all observatory levels, the SEE FOREVER Theater, City Pulse guides, and the One World Explorer iPad experience.

What's the difference between standard and combo tickets?

The combo adds priority security and entry elevator access, plus a $5 voucher for food and beverages.

Can I eat at One World Observatory?

Yes, ONE Dine is a full restaurant on the 101st floor serving New American cuisine. Reservations are recommended.

Is the observatory wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, including elevators and viewing decks.

How do I get there by public transportation?

Public transportation options are available nearby, with wheelchair-accessible stations.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.