One World Observatory Tickets
Official One World Observatory tickets start at $39 for Standard admission plus a $3.50 processing fee and tax on oneworldobservatory.com, and the All-Inclusive ticket starts at $59. It is open from 9 am to 9 pm, and visitors get a voucher to come back on zero-visibility days. Tours and tickets from resellers start at $30.49 on Viator (5 compared, checked October 18, 2026).
- Official seller
- oneworldobservatory.com
- Entrance
- West Plaza, 117 West St
- Hours
- 9 am to 9 pm
- Plan
- 45 to 60 minutes
One World Observatory tours compared
The 5 most-reviewed One World Observatory tours and tickets on Viator, with starting prices for one adult.
| Tour | From | vs official | Rating | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory | $109.00 | 2.8× | 4.9 (5,146 reviews) | See on Viator |
| New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket | $30.49 | about the same | 4.3 (2,721 reviews) | See on Viator |
| One World Observatory Skip-the-Line All Inclusive Ticket | $69.68 | +79% | 4.1 (169 reviews) | See on Viator |
| One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Combo Ticket | $58.79 | +51% | 4.2 (128 reviews) | See on Viator |
| Fully Guided VIP Tour of One World Observatory | $80.57 | 2.1× | 4.9 (23 reviews) | See on Viator |
Prices from Viator, checked October 18, 2026. "Not stated" means the tour listing doesn't say; read it before you book. Prices change by date.
Getting there
Around One World Observatory:
- World Trade Center station (subway) · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
- WTC Cortlandt station (subway) · 600 ft · about 3 min walk
- Cortlandt Street station (subway) · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
- 47 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 29 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
- Hotels nearby: M Social Hotel New York Downtown (0.2 mi), Conrad (0.2 mi), Four Seasons Private Residences New York Downtown;Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown (0.2 mi)
- Closest airports: Newark Liberty International (EWR) 8.4 mi · LaGuardia (LGA) 8.6 mi · John F. Kennedy International (JFK) 13.3 mi
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Hotels, food and bars near One World Observatory
The closest hotel to One World Observatory is M Social Hotel New York Downtown, 0.2 mi away (about 5 min walk). 11 hotels are within 0.3 miles. There are 131 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly American, burger and donut. 12 bars and pubs are within the same distance.
Hotels
- M Social Hotel New York Downtown (Millennium) · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
- Conrad · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
- Four Seasons Private Residences New York Downtown;Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
- World Center Hotel · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
- Club Quarters Hotel at World Trade Center (Club Quarters Hotels) · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
- Warren Street Hotel · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
- The Cloud One New York-Downtown · 0.3 mi · about 7 min walk
- Marriott Downtown · 0.3 mi · about 7 min walk
Places to eat
- Well& by Durst (1WTC) · café · 50 ft · about 1 min walk
- Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson · American · 250 ft · about 2 min walk
- Épicerie Boulud · café · 550 ft · about 3 min walk
- L'Appart · restaurant · 700 ft · about 4 min walk
- Daily Provision · American · 700 ft · about 4 min walk
- Mah Ze Dahr · coffee · 750 ft · about 4 min walk
- Dig · local food · 750 ft · about 4 min walk
- All'Antico Vinaio · fast food · 750 ft · about 4 min walk
Bars and pubs
- Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar · 950 ft · about 5 min walk
- Monk McGinns · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
- Boss Tweeds · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
- O'Hara's Pub · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.
Events near One World Observatory in the next two weeks
- New York City Wine & Food Festival – Grand Tasting – Sunday · Sun, Oct 18, 12:00 pm · from $275.92
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- New York City Wine & Food Festival – The Cookout – Sunday · Sun, Oct 18, 6:15 pm · from $209.94
- The Low Darts: Playing Steely Dan & Billy Joel · Sun, Oct 18, 7:00 pm
- The Method Man Experience · Sun, Oct 18, 7:30 pm · from $131.96
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Official ticket types and prices
Prices as published by the official seller. “See official site” means the seller only shows that price when you book.
| Ticket | Adult | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Starting at $39 (USD) + $3.50 processing fee + tax | General admission with views (floors 100–102) |
| Combination | Starting at $49 | Standard + priority lane (security, elevator, exit) + $20 credit for café, bar, restaurant or gift shop |
| All-Inclusive | Starting at $59 | Combination features + arrive any time on selected day (morning/afternoon/evening) + $30 credit |
| VIP Tour | Starting at $69 | Priority and escorted entry, 60-minute guided tour, $15 credit |
Reservations and timed entry
Timed tickets; admission reserved for the date/time on the ticket. Reschedule online via Manage My Booking before the visit. No refunds or rain checks; at zero visibility a voucher for another date within 14 days may be issued at the Observatory’s discretion (See Forever Commitment). No recreation.gov.
When tickets sell out
Official FAQ implies timed slots can be unavailable for walk-ups (‘no tickets available’ → limited Priority Access upgrades offered). No explicit sell-out statement found.
Discounts and free entry
Official buy-tickets page: Family Pack 20% off 4+ tickets; groups 10–50 save 10% (Standard/Combination/All-Inclusive); Late Night Package 50% off for visits after 8 PM; NYC residents discount (amount not shown); fall promo $40 admission + $20 to spend at ONE Dine (limited time).
Opening hours
Monday–Sunday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
How long to plan
Allow about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Travel tips
- Subway: E to World Trade Center; 1 to WTC Cortlandt; R/W to Cortlandt St; 2/3 and 4/5 to Fulton St; A/C to Chambers St.
- PATH from New Jersey (Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark) to World Trade Center.
- Bus: M20 and M55.
- No Observatory parking – nearest garage is SP+ at Brookfield Place across West Street; public transit strongly recommended.
- Step-free access also from inside the WTC Oculus.
Accessibility
Exhibits and amenities are accessible to people with disabilities; wheelchair accessible. Accessible drop-off on West Street north of Vesey Street, or enter from inside the WTC Oculus. Contact Guest Services (844) 696-1776 in advance for auxiliary aids. Stairs are not available to guests; access is by elevator only. Strollers allowed but must be folded for elevators and escalators.
Before you go
- Security screening for all guests; no firearms.
- No luggage; bags/backpacks max 25 in high x 17 in wide x 9 in deep; no lockers or storage.
- No outside food or drink.
- Cashless venue (cards and contactless; reverse ATMs on site).
- Guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- No tripods, video cameras or professional equipment (DSLRs allowed).
- No re-entry; tickets are one-time admission.
- Not affiliated with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum (separate tickets).
Best time to visit
For sunset, buy a ticket for at least one hour before sunset. Late Night Package (after 8 PM) is 50% off.
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Sources: oneworldobservatory.com. Official facts checked October 17, 2026.