Sky View Observatory at the Columbia Center Admission Tickets

Seattle, USA

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Booked 10+ times last week!

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket

Overview

Enjoy panoramic views of Seattle, Mt. Rainier, and Puget Sound from the highest public viewing platform in the Pacific Northwest—the Sky View Observatory. Wrapped around the 73rd story of the Columbia Center, this 360-degree viewing platform is a great first stop for visitors who want to get acquainted with the city. While you’re there, a digital guide can help you plan your tour of Seattle.

Pre-book tickets and skip the lines at the Sky View Observatory
Wall murals and infographics help you interpret the view in front of you
Get skyline photos that include the famous Space Needle
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What's Included

All Options: Admission Tickets to Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center
Classic Ticket: Includes $5 voucher for use in Sky View Cafe or Gift Shop
Elite Experience: Includes $10 voucher for use in Sky View Cafe/Gift Shop; reserved seats for 90 min

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Sky View Observatory, 700 4th Ave 73rd Floor, Columbia Center, Seattle, WA 98104-7097

What To Expect

Sky View Observatory

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

3.2

based on 190 reviews

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Don’t bother with the needle

Nick_T, Apr 2026

Great experience and better views than the needle I’d recommend this building for the best views in town and a unique opportunity to literally look down on the needle

Make sure this is what you want

Kerry_B, Sep 2025

Figure that this is NOT the Space Needle like I thought it was. And No refunds. No cancellations with refunds either.

The views were great, it...

Quinn_W, May 2025

The views were great, it was not crowded at all so despite having a timed ticket we were able to go up earlier. A better view than the Space Needle for less money.

Wonderful views

Wanda_W, May 2025

I was terrified to go up, but the view was magnificent. After the elevator attendant reassured me, I ended up loving it! Much less crowded, than the Space Needle and lots of great views.

Waste of time . Cost me 50 dollars from the airport for them to say I can't go up.

David_G, Mar 2025

Make sure you do t get a ticket off you when the fire brigade are there doing a charity event. So because of that you can't go up and enjoy what you've paid for. Not happy.

A Room With A Great View

ArtK, Mar 2025

Always great to visit Seattle from 73 floor up in the Columbia Center in Downtown Seattle! Day or night is great to see and when you add in yummy food and drink, well, it makes a great visit even better! The 360 degree of the city of amazing and you'll create lots of memories.

No

Holly_L, Dec 2024

Wasn't what I wanted to purchase. I searched on the internet for the Space Needle tour and this is what showed up and I accidentally bought this.

It's not the Space Needle, but it's taller and awesome!

SHANNON_S, Nov 2024

Little kids ran wild and were very loud! It was beautiful and at sunset and a wonderful experience otherwise. I learned a lot of history and got some good photos!

The greeting staff at...

Treonna_M, Oct 2024

The greeting staff at front door and the kiosk were very unfriendly. They did not even tell us where to go when coming in. A tall balding man where you purchase tickets was so rude he acted like he was being bothered. The elevator host and tour guide was amazing and helpful. The view and experience on the overlook were amazing but need friendlier kiosk and front door people.

Great experience

Sharon_W, Oct 2024

Viator misled us. We were looking for Space Needle tickets and this tower was listed as the Space Needle. We make the most of a bad situation and did this experience, since we had paid for it. It was much better and the Space Needle overall. Higher, No wait. parking proximity. Highly recommend this. But watch out for misleading Viator listings.

Bad

Cotnelia_C, Oct 2024

It was not a good experience at all. In fact I could not use the tickets . It only sent me one ticked but I had purchased three. I tried to log in without success. I had to buy the tickets somewhere else so I would really like a refund

Great city views.

Ellen_M, Oct 2024

Fabulous experience. Great views over the city, we booked at sunset and got some amazing pictures. 45 seconds to travel 94 floors was crazy!

Did not get what I paid for.

Kieran_D, Oct 2024

Paid for the needle but recieved tickets for something else. Bait and switch was pulled. Very bad . People need to be aware on the site that it's not for the space needle. It's for some building down at the riverside.

Do not book with Viator

Caroline_P, Sep 2024

Do not book with viator they fail to mention you have to get there an hour earlier and therefore I was unable to do it and guess what refund refused. Poor company.

Don’t purchase if you think this is Space Needle.

Jim_R, Sep 2024

We gave up trying to find location. This is not the Space Needle. That was easy to locate.. I don’t know what building this tour is located, but not near the Space Needle.

Not space needle do not book

Thomas_K, Sep 2024

This is not the space needle. They will not refund. This is for the Columbia tower which is way south in downtown

BAD

Clint_B, Sep 2024

I was searching for a ticket to go up the space needle, not knowing about this area I bought the ticket I did thinking it was the observation deck of the space needle and I couldn’t go to the top, and wasted motel room, parking and a ticket I didn’t want.

Very deceptive! Be careful what you order!

Michelle_B, Sep 2024

Very deceptive! I thought I was getting tickets to the Space Needle but ended up with tickets to something completely different. Wasted $45!! Terrible experience!

Horrible

Afolabi_R, Sep 2024

Couldn’t even get ahold of anyone. Just an horrible experience. I won’t recommend it to anyone else.

Suckered

william_c, Sep 2024

Went on line looking for space needle tickets , not realizing you had your ad in the middle of the group bought it went to space needle at one oclock was told wrong ticket so i threw almost 80 dollars away ...did not ride either

False advertisement

Brandy_S, Sep 2024

False advertisement thinking it was part of the space needle. Didn't end up making our reservation and lost money. Bummer

Best views!

Andrea_F, Sep 2024

We were going to do the space needle, but for a family of 8, that was going to cost us near $500. So glad we chose this instead! For a fraction of the cost, on the clear evening, the birds eye view of the city was amazing. It was very peaceful and quiet on the deck. Drinks were pricey so we opted out and just hung out to see the most stunning sunset. We appreciated all the educational information.

UnPleasing

Melina_A, Sep 2024

We bought tickets and they didn’t even let us in the security guard was rude and told us we can’t come in and even though we had tickets also a lot of other people had bought tickets for a time after us and returned away

Skyview

Linda_R, Sep 2024

Even though it was cloudy I still was able to see Mt Ranier. Also learned about the history of Seattle.

Bring back the sonics!!!

Matthew_E, Sep 2024

The 360° view of the city. It's the biggest building I've ever been in. 10 outta 10. The whole experience was awesome!!!

Confusing marketing

Dawn_E, Sep 2024

Due to your website I bought tickets, I thought, to the observation level of the Space Needle as a surprise gift for my grandson. We arrived at 1:10pm for our 1:30 ticket event. After speaking with the ticket office I found out that I, as well as many others, bought, through you, the wrong tickets. I had to rebuy them there. I am retired and on a budget. I would like my funds reimbursed from you.

Money spent

Lorelei_B, Aug 2024

We were unable to use the tickets due to a scheduling conflict. If possible I would like a refund because I left Seattle already

NOT WORTH IT.

Maria_R, Aug 2024

Horrible, it isn't clear on directions or locations. It's located in downtown seattle not the space needle! Even though it clearly shows the space needle. Tickets are non refundable. Very disapointed. Waste of time and money.