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New York City’s 13 most popular observation decks, with what each one costs, how long it runs and where you actually book it.
Skip the Midtown buzz and ride up to the Empire State Building’s observatories for 360° views, interactive exhibits, and optional fast entry.
Most Popular“Very cold in winter, breath taking sights. Great for photos. Very enjoyable. All staff friendly and helpful.”
Skip the guesswork at Top of the Rock in NYC. Go straight to three decks with Empire State views, plus an optional BEAM upgrade.
“One of the best observation decks in New York. This is the one to book. It is cake for money as there are 3 viewing points that give views across the whole city. You also get a fabulous view of the empire state building.”
Ride to Edge at Hudson Yards for 360° NYC views, step onto the outdoor sky deck over 1,100 ft up, and get a digital souvenir photo.
“We didn't get to go as our voucher wouldn't download. Very disappointed. Would have loved to have experienced this.”
Half-day NYC bus tour with major Midtown to Downtown sights plus 4 photo stops and optional timed observatory tickets for skyline views.
“This was a great way to see so many sights of the city and get great information. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, interesting and humorous! Would definitely recommend to anyone.”
Ride up to the Edge at Hudson Yards, then cruise past Liberty and Ellis Island. Pre-booked entry and a flexible Manhattan day.
“The Edge was great. Easy check in thanks to tour guide texting us our tickets. Tour guide also was helpful via text about how to get to ferry cruise. Cruise itself was ok. Kinda party boat and less informational cruise.”
Bundle Edge Observation Deck, The Beast speedboat, and RiseNY with one QR code. Big NYC views and thrills over 30 days.
“Sure, it's 101 stories up. Sure, the view is fantastic. Sure. The large, wraparound deck offers stellar views of the rivers and avenues. But it is 100% not an experience. We went on a super clear day with no lines. However, the place is set up like a Disney ride: lots of ropes and "exhibits,"…”
VIP Rockefeller Center tour with Top of the Rock priority entry, secret rooftop garden, The Beam, Skylift, and a Champagne toast.
“The tour was fantastic. Guillermo the tour guide was full of interesting facts about the art in the Rockfeller buildings and brough good spirit to the tour. The beam experience was also great with a fantastic view all around. I definitely recommend this to everyone.”
A 3-hour Edge and Midtown walk that pairs NYC icons with the Edge observation deck. Limited-size groups, mobile tickets, and flexible times.
“The guide was great but we went to the Edge and they didn't want to accept our admissions tickets so we didn't get to go up at all”
Visit the 9/11 Memorial, use One World anytime entry, and take a 60-min cruise from Pier 36 for $36 in one flexible, self-guided day.
“Wish I had just purchased my tickets at the 911 memorial instead of this combo through Viator. The museum was awesome. This Viator combo ticket package was terribly expensive and was not worth the extra cost for our “tour guide”. The address for tour starting location Read more”
Wall Street to Hudson Yards: small-group walk past NYC icons, then The Edge glass-floor deck for 360° city views.
“We had booked a day when it was snowing at sunset. Upon arrival, the staff offered to change our reservation with better conditions. So we went back the next day. It’s pretty well organized, the staff is very friendly (like a lot of New York). We found the view less impressive than the other observatories.…”
Ride up to One World Observatory and then enjoy a free Statue of Liberty cruise from Pier 36, with skip-line elevator access included.
“Don't bother buying the tickets on here especially if you are a tourist. To get the one world trade centre tickets you must ring up to get them to send tou an email. The tickets provided from viator did not work nd had to wait an hour queing up to the ticketbgate only to be…”
Skip lines for the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Edge NYC, then add a 60-min cruise past Liberty and Ellis Island for $89.99.
“Está compañía de Viator es la mas horrible experiencia que me dio, nunca me había pasado en otras compañías No me mandaron el código QR y perdí completamente el horario de mi reserva. Aunque me enviaron aún para otro horario y ya tenía otra reserva a otra atracción. Automáticamente una de esas reservas le perdí…”
Thrilling 100th-floor glass views at New York Edge, then unwind at Little Island Pier 55 on this guided 3-hour NYC combo.
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