5 Observation Deck Tickets in New York Worth Booking

1.NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,916 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Visit the Empire State Building on your own schedule, explore exhibits on construction and pop culture, then take in 360-degree views from the 86th floor. Upgrade to the 102nd floor for glass-walled views across up to six states, or add skip-the-line access for a faster visit.

“Great experience. I would recommend if you are visiting New York. Well organised and something to tick off your bucket list”

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2.Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,556 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $62

Ride to Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock for three indoor and outdoor viewing levels, including the open-air 70th floor. See Central Park, the Empire State Building, both rivers, and more. Add the Beam photo experience for a brief lift above the deck.

“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.”

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3.NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,242 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Best value

Visit Edge at Hudson Yards, ride to Level 100, and step onto the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. You can walk across the Glass Floor, lean against angled glass walls, and take in 360-degree views. Choose timed, anytime, or priority admission, with a digital photo included.

“Great experience and atmosphere 👌! Wonderful place to gather with family and friends! Great view of New York!”

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4.VIP Rockefeller Center Tour with Observation Deck Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $245

You’ll spend 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide, including the VIP Lounge, Rockefeller Center’s art and stories, a private Beam ride, the rooftop garden, Top of the Rock, and Skylift. Guillermo has earned praise for lively, detailed guiding. Champagne is included for visitors 21 and older.

“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.”

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5.New York Edge Observation Deck & Little Island Pier 55 tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $95Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Vessel for a three-hour walking tour through Hudson Yards, Edge, the High Line, and Little Island. You’ll step onto Edge’s glass floor 100 stories up, then explore Pier 55’s planted offshore park. Tickets are included.

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