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Home/Destinations/New York/Observation Decks

New York Observation Deck Tickets

Take in New York from above: the classic Empire State Building, the skyline-facing Top of the Rock, the glass-floored Edge at Hudson Yards, and the mirrored Summit One Vanderbilt. Each offers a different angle on the city’s legendary skyline, by day or night.

143 tours · prices per person, book with partner

New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
New York City
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
4.8(13,833)·6 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket
New York City
NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket
4.5(7,760)·45 min–1h 30min
from$50/ person
via Viator
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
New York City
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
4.5(5,882)·1–3 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket
New York City
Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket
4.3(4,861)·1 hour
from$46/ person
via Viator
New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket
New York City
New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket
4.3(2,716)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
New York City 90-Minute Cruise: Lady Liberty, Bridges and Skyline
−12%
New York City
New York City 90-Minute Cruise: Lady Liberty, Bridges and Skyline
4.5(2,478)·1h 30min
from$26$30/ person
via Viator
NYC Edge Immersive Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission
New York City
NYC Edge Immersive Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission
4.0(2,336)·1h 30min
from$43/ person
via Viator
NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street
New York City
NYC City Tour: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street
4.7(2,109)·2–4 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Statue of Liberty & NYC Skyline Cruise - Freedom Liberty Tour
New York City
Statue of Liberty & NYC Skyline Cruise - Freedom Liberty Tour
4.2(1,565)·1h 15min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise
New York City
Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise
4.8(1,558)·2h 45min
from$86/ person
via Viator
New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building
New York City
New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building
4.2(1,401)·1–5 days
from$169/ person
via Viator
Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
New York City
Niagara Falls 1 Day Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
4.6(1,244)·19 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Statue of Liberty and New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
New York City
Statue of Liberty and New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
4.8(911)·1h 30min
from$79/ person
via Viator
New York 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional One World Observatory
New York City
New York 9/11 Memorial Tour with Optional One World Observatory
4.8(649)·3 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Private Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge Upgrade
New York City
Private Hudson Yards Tour With Optional Edge Upgrade
4.8(497)·2–3 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Explore NYC Tour
New York City
Explore NYC Tour
4.9(394)·6 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Tour with Upgrade Options
New York City
Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Tour with Upgrade Options
3.5(302)·4–5 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
New York City Skyline at Night Guided Tour
New York City
New York City Skyline at Night Guided Tour
4.6(222)·4 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
New York City
NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
3.4(215)·1h 30min
from$135/ person
via Viator
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Skip-the-Line Premium Experience with Tour
New York City
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Skip-the-Line Premium Experience with Tour
4.9(186)·1h 30min
from$162/ person
via Viator
New York City Skyline and Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise
−20%
New York City
New York City Skyline and Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise
3.2(179)·1h 30min
from$24$30/ person
via Viator
NYC Empire State Horses Carriage Ride in Central Park (45 Mins)
New York City
NYC Empire State Horses Carriage Ride in Central Park (45 Mins)
4.8(143)·45 min
from$140/ person
via Viator
New York City The Official Rockefeller Center Tour
New York City
New York City The Official Rockefeller Center Tour
4.2(129)·1h–1h 15min
from$29/ person
via Viator
One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Combo Ticket
New York City
One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Combo Ticket
4.2(128)·2 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise
−19%
New York City
Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise
3.3(117)·1h 30min
from$30$37/ person
via Viator
VIP Rockefeller Center Pass: Guided Tour, Rooftop Garden and More
New York City
VIP Rockefeller Center Pass: Guided Tour, Rooftop Garden and More
4.8(113)·2 hours
from$245/ person
via Viator
NYC Empire State Building Sunrise Experience + Starbucks Reserve
New York City
NYC Empire State Building Sunrise Experience + Starbucks Reserve
4.5(110)·45 min–1h 30min
from$147/ person
via Viator
New York: Empire State Building & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
New York City
New York: Empire State Building & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
3.3(96)·1h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
VIP Top of the Rock Pass: Guided Tour, The Beam, SKYLIFT and more
New York City
VIP Top of the Rock Pass: Guided Tour, The Beam, SKYLIFT and more
4.1(92)·1h 15min
from$201/ person
via Viator
Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Tour NYC
New York City
Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Tour NYC
4.5(92)·3 hours
from$36/ person
via Viator
Top of the Rock Entry Ticket Plus Rockefeller Center Walking Tour
New York City
Top of the Rock Entry Ticket Plus Rockefeller Center Walking Tour
4.7(78)·1h 30min
from$74/ person
via Viator
New York City Sunset Sail to the Statue of Liberty
New York City
New York City Sunset Sail to the Statue of Liberty
4.8(77)·2 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
NYC Iconic Sights and Skyline Views with SUMMIT Ticket Option
New York City
NYC Iconic Sights and Skyline Views with SUMMIT Ticket Option
4.8(61)·2h 30min
from$39/ person
via Viator
The Empire Helicopter Tour of New York
New York City
The Empire Helicopter Tour of New York
4.3(49)·25 min–30 min
from$434/ person
via Viator
High Line, Chelsea and Hudson Yards Tour with Edge Entry Option
New York City
High Line, Chelsea and Hudson Yards Tour with Edge Entry Option
4.8(37)·2h 20min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Top of The Rock & The Beam Combo Admission Ticket
New York City
Top of The Rock & The Beam Combo Admission Ticket
4.2(33)·45 min–1h
from$62/ person
via Viator
NYC Adventure Pass - Edge Observation Deck, The Beast and RiseNY
New York City
NYC Adventure Pass - Edge Observation Deck, The Beast and RiseNY
4.4(24)·1–8 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Empire State & Flatiron District with Optional 102nd Floor Access
New York City
Empire State & Flatiron District with Optional 102nd Floor Access
4.8(20)·2 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Empire State Building, Sightseeing Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus
New York City
Empire State Building, Sightseeing Cruise, & Hop-on Hop-off Bus
4.2(19)·1h 30min
from$99/ person
via Viator
New York City Top of the Rock All Inclusive Pass
New York City
New York City Top of the Rock All Inclusive Pass
4.2(17)·40 min–1h
from$78/ person
via Viator
The Edge Observation Deck and 3hr Manhattan Walking Tour
New York City
The Edge Observation Deck and 3hr Manhattan Walking Tour
4.5(14)·5 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
Skylift & Top of The Rock Combo Admission Ticket
New York City
Skylift & Top of The Rock Combo Admission Ticket
4.1(12)·40 min–1h
from$62/ person
via Viator
Empire State Observatory and Grand Central Tour
New York City
Empire State Observatory and Grand Central Tour
4.9(10)·2h 30min
from$79/ person
via Viator
5th Avenue Mansions & Top of the Rock Tour with optional Beam
New York City
5th Avenue Mansions & Top of the Rock Tour with optional Beam
5.0(7)·2 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
See 30 Top New York Sights (Walking Tour) & Go Up The Empire State Building!
New York City
See 30 Top New York Sights (Walking Tour) & Go Up The Empire State Building!
3.0(3)·6 hours
from$151/ person
via Viator
New York City Holiday Tour With Empire State Building
New York City
New York City Holiday Tour With Empire State Building
5.0(2)·2h 30min
from$109/ person
via Viator
Top Of The Rock and 3-hour Manhattan Walking Tour
New York City
Top Of The Rock and 3-hour Manhattan Walking Tour
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
【Japanese Tour】Three Major Night Views of New York City with Top of the Rock Observatory Ticket
New York City
【Japanese Tour】Three Major Night Views of New York City with Top of the Rock Observatory Ticket
2h 30min
from$181/ person
via Viator

Observation Decks in New York — FAQ

Which is the best observation deck in New York?
Each is great: Top of the Rock has the best Empire State and Central Park views, the Empire State Building is the classic icon, Edge is the highest open-air deck, and Summit One Vanderbilt is the most immersive and mirrored.
How much are New York observation decks?
Tickets typically cost around $35–45 each; many visitors pick one or two for different views, and city passes can bundle several at a saving.
Are observation decks worth it in New York?
Yes — soaring above Manhattan for panoramic skyline views, especially at sunset, is an unmissable New York experience; booking a timed ticket skips the queue.

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