One World Observatory: Entry Ticket
Skip the line straight to the top of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, for panoramic views over New York City.
- Skip-the-line access to the top of One World Trade Center, 1,776 feet above Manhattan
- Panoramic views stretching over 50 miles across New York City and beyond
- Ride a custom LED-lined elevator featuring a time-lapse journey through New York's history
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One World Observatory: Entry Ticket
Choose your date
September 2026
Passengers
£39.85 each
£34.55 each
£38.10 each
What's included
- Skip-the-line entry to One World Observatory
- Ground-level exhibit on the tower's construction and history
- LED-lined elevator ride to the observatory
- Access to all three storeys of the observatory, including the Sky Walk
- Use of a provided iPad with the One World Explorer app
About this ticket
This ticket covers skip-the-line admission to the three-storey observatory near the top of One World Trade Center, including the ground-level construction exhibit, the LED-lined elevator ride up and the Sky Walk. You choose a date and timeslot when you book, then head to the entrance at 117 West Street and work your way up; once at the top you can stay as long as you like and pick up one of the provided iPads to run the One World Explorer app. Entry runs daily from 9am to 9pm, so the same ticket works for a clear-skied morning visit or a sunset one.
Practical info
Valid on the selected date and timeslot only; your timeslot may shift by up to 30 minutes depending on availability, so arrive close to the time booked. Entry is at One World Observatory, 117 West Street, open daily 09.00–21.00. Adult, Child and Senior tickets are available, and under-17s must be accompanied by an adult.
How to redeem
Your ticket is sent by the supplier in a separate email; bring it with you and proceed to the meeting point at One World Observatory, 117 West Street.
Important notes
- Non-refundable once booked
- Valid only on the date and timeslot selected — your slot may move by up to 30 minutes
- Under-17s must be accompanied by an adult
Skip-the-line entry to One World Observatory, booked for a set date and timeslot between 9am and 9pm.
Choose your date
September 2026
Passengers
£39.85 each
£34.55 each
£38.10 each
About this experience
One World Trade Center rises 1,776 feet above Lower Manhattan, and this skip-the-line ticket takes you to the three-story observatory near its summit. Designed by architect David Childs, the building's glass-and-steel form is a landmark on the New York skyline. Before you even reach the top, the visit builds anticipation: an exhibit walks you through the tower's construction, then a custom LED-lined elevator whisks you upward while the walls play a time-lapse of New York's history.
At the top, the payoff is the view itself — unbroken sightlines that stretch over 50 miles on a clear day, taking in the rivers, bridges, and boroughs spread out below. The Sky Walk adds a second layer to the experience, projecting real-time video onto the floor and walls so you feel suspended above the city rather than just looking down at it. For a more interactive angle, the One World Explorer app runs on provided iPads, letting you take a virtual helicopter ride over the skyline or scan the horizon to identify landmarks as you spot them.
This observatory sits at the heart of the World Trade Center complex, making it easy to combine with a visit to the nearby 9/11 Memorial. With entry running from 9am to 9pm, there's flexibility to fit it into a morning sightseeing run or an evening visit for sunset over New York.
What to expect
Your visit begins at ground level with an exhibit covering the construction and history of One World Trade Center, setting the scene before you head up. From there, you step into a custom elevator lined with LED screens that play a time-lapse of New York's evolution as you ascend to the observatory in under a minute.
Once at the top, you're free to explore the three-story observatory at your own pace, taking in the panoramic views and stepping onto the Sky Walk for its real-time video projections. Pick up an iPad for the One World Explorer app to identify landmarks across the skyline or take a virtual helicopter tour, before making your way back down whenever you're ready.
Things to note
- Arrive close to your booked timeslot, as it may shift by up to 30 minutes depending on availability
- Under-17s must be accompanied by an adult
- Visit near opening time or later in the evening for shorter queues at security
- Skies are clearest in the morning, but sunset visits offer a different view as the city lights come on
- Bring a light jacket even in summer, as air conditioning at the observatory can make it cool
- The site is wheelchair accessible throughout
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Frequently asked questions
This ticket is non-refundable, meaning that once booked, you cannot receive a refund if your plans change. It is important to ensure your availability for the selected date and timeslot before purchasing. Since the ticket is non-refundable, consider your schedule carefully. There are no exceptions to this policy, regardless of the circumstances. Please review your plans before confirming your booking.
