The One World Observatory at Freedom Tower offers expansive 360-degree views in all directions of New York City. Special Sky Pod elevators take you up in just 47 seconds; but, the experience is more than pretty views - it's an interactive visual experience. With a standard ticket, you can skip the hassle of the box office line and proceed right to the top! Your visit includes:

Dynamically-generated world map that highlights hometowns of visitors
“Voices” and "Foundations", two programs that describe the building's history and the people who constructed it
Virtual time-lapse video of the development of New York City’s skyline from the 1500s to present-day
Sky Portal, a 14-foot wide circular disc in the floor with a real-time high-definition video of the streets below
City Pulse, a ring of monitors with gesture recognition technology for close-up views and personalized recommendations

Really enjoyed

My only negative feelings are that there should be a few more seats. Especially at the cafe. I expect a lot of people buy the food and a coffee thinking they can sit down. Getting around NY on a budget is very hard on the legs. Have a heart.

They need to update the viewing information of the buildings in the iiPad that they lease for $20

Une belle expérience, très belle vue sur New-York. L'unique point faible le prix mais New-York est New-York.

Die Aussicht ist der Wahnsinn und insgesamt war das Erlebnis viel entspannter als Summit. Tipp: zum Sonnenuntergang reservieren.

Why you’ll love this…

Skip the box office line and go straight to the observatory
Take in spectacular views of the Big Apple from the 102nd floor
Learn about the history of the NYC skyline and development of the Freedom Tower

Important to know

If traveling with a child 5 and under, please visit the guest services desk to collect a free ticket for your child. Everyone is required to have a ticket to visit the observation deck
The standard ticket allows you to skip the hassle of the box office line. Depending on how crowded it is, there might be some waiting to get up to the top

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Standard ticket to One World Observatory

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

One World Observatory, 117 West Street, New York, NY 10006

Provider

One World Observatory

What people say about this experience

4.7/5

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Based on 311 reviews

Review categories

Value for money

4.4/5

Service

4.7/5

Safety

4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

All ratings (311)

5 stars (230)

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4 stars (70)

23%

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Katrin
Travelled with family
1 September 2025
5
Germany
Die Aussicht ist der Wahnsinn und insgesamt war das Erlebnis viel entspannter als Summit. Tipp: zum Sonnenuntergang reservieren.
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Tom
Travelled with a group of friends
3 November 2025
4.2
France
Une belle expérience, très belle vue sur New-York. L'unique point faible le prix mais New-York est New-York.
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Silke
Travelled with family
16 August 2024
5
Germany
Der Ausblick ist überwältigend, vor allem mit der Überraschung der Inszenierung
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Der Reisende
Travelled as a couple
1 June 2024
5
Germany
Mit den Ticket hat alles gut funktioniert...konnten vor Ort wegen schlechtem Wetter auch noch kurzfristig auf den nächsten Tagumgebucht werden. Das One World bietet einen gute Aussicht...leider sind die Fenster nicht entspiegelt...was auf jeden Foto zu sehen ist...Spiegelungen überall...
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Bob
Travelled with family
29 October 2023
5
Germany
hat alles super gepasst, aufgrund der traumhaften Aussicht ein Muss für jeden New York Besucher!
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TUI Musement Traveler
19 December 2025
5
United Kingdom
Really enjoyed