New York · OBSERVATION DECKS
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Out of 13 observation decks on this site, these 13 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and standout details sit below, so you can pick in five minutes and get back to the fun part.
Empire State Building 86th-floor views and optional 102nd upgrade with interactive exhibits, mobile tickets, and fast entry options.
“Would not allow me access to my tickets, had to repurchase through different vendor. On site told it is a viator issue.”
Three decks at Rockefeller Center show NYC’s skyline in about an hour, with binocular views and optional BEAM upgrade.
“Love love loved the views, first time visiting and would definitely go back. Only downfall would be the price for the pictures they take.”
Edge NYC at Hudson Yards: glass-floor outdoor sky deck, 360 views, Pinkmas holiday fun, and a digital souvenir photo, with flexible entry.
“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 smart stops from Midtown to Wall Street, plus optional timed observatory entry for skyline photos.
“Very informative! Tour guide and entire crew were nice and helpful. Got to see the best places in NY like the Brooklyn Bridge, Pier 17, Rockefeller, Empire State, etc.”
Edge Observation Deck plus a 60-minute harbor cruise past Liberty and Ellis Island, with a Hudson Yards walking bonus and easy access.
“The edge would not except viator tickets nothing but hassle would never again go true a agent waste of time”
One pass for Edge’s skydeck views, The Beast Hudson cruise thrills, and RiseNY pop-culture flight in Times Square.
“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," all geared to help you bide your time in the queue.”
VIP Rock Pass at Rockefeller Center with Top of the Rock priority entry plus The Beam and Skylift, guided tour, rooftop garden, and champagne.
“Great tour and guide. Not too long and was willing to cater it to our pace. We were even able to visit the Rainbow Room which is almost always off limits even to this tour. So that was a great bonus.”
A 3-hour Edge and Midtown tour tying together Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Hudson Yards, and the Edge observation deck.
“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”
See the 9/11 Memorial, One World Observatory, and a 60-minute harbor cruise with a flexible, self-guided combo ticket for about $36.
“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”
Small-group Manhattan highlights plus an Edge Observation Deck ticket—Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, Little Italy, Chinatown, and Hudson Yards 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. The vacuum platform didn't really convince us.Auto-translated”
One World Observatory up to the 102nd floor plus a free 60-minute Statue of Liberty cruise from Pier 36, with mobile entry.
“The tickets wouldn’t work, so I had to leave. Didn’t even get the experience it. If you order tickets from some other site then you may can go.”
Skip-the-line tickets for the 9/11 Memorial Museum and Edge NYC, plus an optional 60-minute Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island cruise.
“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 dinero completamente. Viator me hizo perder $200”
Ride from Hudson Yards to the Edge sky deck, then stroll Little Island Pier 55 for skyline views and a calm offshore reset in 3 hours.
