One World Observatory Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience One World Observatory. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

• NYC in a Day Tour: Lady Liberty, Times Square, Freedom Tower

• Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise

• New York 9/11 Memorial Tour With Optional One World Observatory

• 9/11 Memorial Tour With Optional Museum and One World Access

Currently, basic admission tickets to One World Observatory start at US$44 for adults, US$42 for seniors over 54, US$38 for children aged 6–12, and kids under 6 visit for free. There are also a variety of upgrade packages, with extras such as priority entry, digital guides, food and drink vouchers, and selected arrival times. To add a 60-minute guided tour, prices start from US$74 for adults.

Yes, One World Observatory is worth visiting. Located on the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center, the observatory is among the highest in the city and offers 360-degree, panoramic views of New York City. Built in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it's also a tribute to the city's resilience and is a good complement to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Many guided tours visit both sights, offering streamlined admission and logistics.

Per one customer who booked the New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket, "This was truly an unforgettable experience! Seeing all of NYC laid out below us was an awe-inspiring sight!"

Yes. One World Observatory is accessible to individuals with disabilities. For assistance, such as auxiliary aids or services, contact guest services before your visit. The observatory is also wheelchair-accessible, with a pickup/drop-off location along West Street. Service animals are welcome.

Enjoy sweeping panoramic views during the daytime, while in the evening and at night, you’ll see the illuminated cityscape. Plus, nighttime tickets are half-price. From sunset to twilight, you’ll encounter more tourists and higher prices. If you want to avoid crowds, plan to visit first thing in the morning.

While there’s no limit to how long you can stay at the top, you should allot about 45 minutes to 1 hour for your visit. This will allow you enough time to enter the observatory, watch the film at the Forever Theater, and take in the views. If you plan to eat at ONE Dine, a restaurant on the 101st floor, add another hour or so.

No. Guests cannot bring inside professional photo or video equipment, including tripods, lights, professional cameras, recording devices, and other amplification equipment. During the day, try to get your camera as close as possible to the glass to avoid reflections, and at night, set your camera down to take photos with a long exposure setting.

While you’re more than 100 stories above the street, you’ll see 360-degree views of New York City and neighboring New Jersey, including landmarks such as the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor. Because the observatory is in Lower Manhattan, you can see the length of Manhattan stretching northward.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting One World Observatory. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New York City :

• Statue of Liberty

• Empire State Building

• Ellis Island

• Central Park

• National September 11 Memorial & Museum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New York City.