One World Observatory VIP Tour

About this experience

Book the One World Observatory VIP Tour for a one-hour guided visit at the top of One World Trade Center. A certified guide escorts you into the observatory, you get priority access to the SkyPod elevators, and you also get priority exit from the observatory level. The ticket includes a $15 credit to spend on food and drink or in the shop. What the VIP Tour includes Escorted entry to One World Observatory 1-hour guided tour with a certified guide Priority access to the SkyPod elevators Priority exit from the observatory level $15 credit to eat and drink at ONE Café, ONE Mix and ONE Dine, or to shop at The Gallery Guide gratuities are not included and are optional. What to expect on the tour Your guide leads you through One World Observatory for about an hour, pointing out landmarks across Manhattan, the harbour and the surrounding boroughs and sharing stories about the city below. The ticket also gives you full access to the observatory. Weather affects how far you can see, so treat a clear view as a bonus rather than a guarantee. Plan your visit The tour starts at One World Observatory, 117 West Street. Show the ticket on your smartphone at the entrance and arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Late arrivals are accommodated based on capacity, so you may have to wait for the next open time slot. All visitors go through security screening before entering, bags cannot exceed 25 x 17 x 9 inches (63 x 43 x 23 cm) and there are no lockers. The observatory is wheelchair accessible. Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund. You can also reschedule up to 24 hours before your visit. Explore more of Lower Manhattan If you would rather explore at your own pace without a guide, compare One World Observatory Standard tickets. For memorial and museum time on the same trip, see Ground Zero and 9/11 Museum tour tickets, or compare Empire State Building tickets and Edge Observation Deck tickets for another view of the skyline.

Highlights

• 1-hour guided tour with a certified guide
• Escorted entry to One World Observatory
• Priority access to the SkyPod elevators and priority exit
• $15 credit for food, drink or the shop
• Free cancellation and rescheduling up to 24 hours before your visit

What is included

• Escorted entry
• 1-hour guided tour
• Priority access to the SkyPod elevators
• Priority exit from the observatory level
• $15 credit to eat and drink at ONE Café, ONE Mix and ONE Dine, or to shop at The Gallery

Not included

• Guide gratuities (optional)

Before you go

Arrive at One World Observatory, 117 West Street, 15 minutes before your scheduled time and show the ticket on your smartphone at the entrance. Late arrivals are accommodated based on capacity, so you may have to wait for the next open time slot. All visitors go through security screening. Bags cannot exceed 25 x 17 x 9 inches (63 x 43 x 23 cm), and there are no lockers. Youth tickets are for ages 5 to 12 and Senior tickets for ages 65 and over.

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund. You can also reschedule up to 24 hours before your visit.