New York guide · OBSERVATION DECKS
Choose by route, pace and ticket
Choose observation decks tours by neighbourhood, pace and what the ticket actually includes. The useful differences are gathered here without turning New York into a race between landmarks.
Skip the skyline lines with Empire State Observatory tickets, from the 86th-floor open-air deck to the 102nd-floor glass upgrade.
“Would not allow me access to my tickets, had to repurchase through different vendor. On site told it is a viator issue.”
Top of the Rock tickets from Rockefeller Center, with 3 observation decks, binocular viewing, and optional BEAM for the iconic NYC photo.
“Amazing view - cool extras if you want to pay. Rooftop bar. Can look out with no glass on front of you and no roof.”
NYC Edge at Hudson Yards: Level 100 views, the outdoor glass sky deck, Pinkmas and a digital photo souvenir, with priority access.
“It’s okay. Very much for kids. Not much to do there. Lots of icecream and kiddo treats. But if you have kids it’s great!”
