Summit One Vanderbilt Tickets and Tours

The New York observation deck, SUMMIT, is located in One Vanderbilt, a spectacular state-of-the-art office skyscraper next to Grand Central Terminal in the heart of Midtown.

The building rises to a height of 427 meters. Located between 42nd and 43rd Streets on Vanderbilt Avenue and Madison Avenue, this newly opened observatory, which occupies floors 91 to 93, offers breathtaking views of the city that are not to be missed. Ready to visit? Keep reading and I'll tell you how!

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NYC SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Climb to the top of Manhattan with tickets to the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt observation deck in New York City.

Take in the best skyline in New York and climb to the top of this building, which stands over 300 meters high.

From $56 at Hellotickets

With tickets to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, you can go up to the most modern viewpoint in New York City, located more than 300 meters high and reachable in less than a minute thanks to its fast elevators. You'll be able to access the three floors of the skyscraper and admire the best views of the city from there.

Discover the mirror room and enjoy an immersive experience with its multiple reflections, or step onto the Levitation platform, where you can walk on cubes that jut out from the building at a height of over 320 meters. Make sure you buy your tickets in advance to avoid queues at the ticket office.

Recommended if... You like heights and want to take home the most iconic view of New York as a souvenir of your trip. Not for those who suffer from vertigo.

The most convenient option (and considering the high demand due to it being the city's newest attraction) is to buy tickets for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in advance.

The tickets will be sent to your email and you can simply show them on your phone. Now, all you have to do is choose the day and time you want to go up. Once you're up there, you can stay as long as you like, so you can take your time and enjoy the views.

At the moment, due to its recent opening, a visit to SUMMIT is not included in any New York City tourist passes, but it will be available sooner rather than later. There are, however, tours of Manhattan that include admission to SUMMIT.

The standard ticket price for adults to the SUMMIT observation deck starts at $56 on Hellotickets and around €40 for children aged 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free. These tickets include:

• General access to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, including the three floors of the SUMMIT experience.
• Access to the immersive art installation "Air" by Kenzo Digital.
• Experience the "Levitation" suspended glass platforms.
• Access to the "Après" relaxation area and café, with breathtaking views of New York.

How much do tickets to SUMMIT combined with guided tours cost?

In addition to general admission, you can also purchase other options on Hellotickets that include guided tours with access to the SUMMIT. Starting at around €90, you can enjoy a complete experience while saving money by combining different activities.

Is it worth paying more for a guided tour with admission to SUMMIT?

It depends on your interests, time, and budget, but keep in mind that when combined with other visits, it is generally worth it. For a price higher than the general admission ticket, these tours include a guided tour of New York's landmarks, as well as access to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Here are the options:

• Manhattan Tour + SUMMIT Admission — from $33 Includes a tour of Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and more before visiting SUMMIT on your own. When booking, be sure to select the option that includes admission to the skyscraper.
• Guided Tour of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt + Grand Central Terminal — from $135 Guided tour inside SUMMIT and tour of Grand Central Terminal, avoiding crowds.

The SUMMIT One Vanderbilt observation deck is open daily from 9 a.m. to midnight, with last admission at 10:30 p.m. When purchasing your standard ticket to the SUMMIT observation deck, you must select a date and time of entry. We recommend arriving about 20 minutes early.

New York has many skyscrapers and viewpoints, from the most classic (such as the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock) to the most innovative, such as The Edge or SUMMIT itself. But if you're wondering why you should book tickets for SUMMIT, here are the main reasons why it's a must-see:

• Firstly, both because of its recent opening and its various attractions, it is the most fashionable viewpoint.
• It currently offers the best views of Midtown: located next to Central Station, its height and almost 360º panoramic view allow you to enjoy every corner of Manhattan in detail.
• Its architecture and design are completely original and different from the city's previous viewpoints. All angles, viewpoints, glass platforms suspended in the air, and dizzying windows are designed so you don't miss a thing.
• You'll take the best photos of your trip: SUMMIT is a skyscraper designed for the 21st-century visitor. Designed by New York artist Kenzo, it offers multiple visual attractions, interactive installations, and mirror tricks that create incredible optical illusions for dreamlike photos that will be the envy of all your Instagram followers.
• With two glass-enclosed indoor floors and one outdoor floor, SUMMIT is an ideal option for visiting all year round.
• If this isn't your first time in New York and you've already been up other more classic skyscrapers, this new view will blow you away: the experience is nothing like other observation decks.

What are the highlights of SUMMIT?

SUMMIT has a number of outstanding attractions that will broaden the horizons of your imagination. Among the different facilities that make our visit even more inspiring are:

Ascent

"Ascent" is a glass elevator that takes visitors up to a height of 368 meters on the outside of the building. During this dizzying journey, the elevator stops for a few minutes, offering an unparalleled view of New York, with the Empire State Building and Central Park as a backdrop. Without a doubt, an experience that will make your stomach drop!

Levitation

"Levitation" consists of glass cubes that protrude from the building at a height of about 324 meters, allowing you to walk above New York streets such as Madison Avenue. An experience that defies the senses. Beware if you suffer from vertigo...!

Air

Designed by Kenzo Digital, "Air" mixes reflection and light in an immersive environment. The journey begins in a mirror room called Transcendence, where you will enter a surreal atmosphere in which the sky, clouds, and architecture of Manhattan are multiplied infinitely. This attraction continues with Transcendence 2, where an infinite space will envelop you.

Next, you'll enjoy Affinity, an installation of floating silver balloons that interact with the environment and visitors, creating a surprising space. Then, Unity connects physical and digital reality. And finally, Air at night closes the experience with waves of light and color, transforming the space into a vibrant energy show.

Reflect

An art installation created by Yayoi Kusama, consisting of a fascinating play of mirrors that reflect the lights and urban landscape of New York, creating a visually immersive space where art merges with architecture. A unique perspective of New York that will captivate you.

Après

If you want to relax after the adrenaline rush, Après is the perfect choice. A bar-restaurant located on the 93rd floor with a modern and original design that provides a cozy atmosphere ideal for enjoying exclusive cocktails or delicious coffees that will delight your palate while you take in the spectacular views of the city.

Terrace

For those who prefer the outdoors, Terrace is the perfect place. Located outdoors, this terrace offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline, stretching up to 80 miles. A perfect spot to enjoy the scenery in an unparalleled setting.

Getting to SUMMIT is very easy, as access is via the main lobby of Grand Central Terminal, a central station with multiple connections that is also another interesting place to visit in New York because it was the location for the movie The Avengers.

Once at the station , take the Vanderbilt Passage underground passageway to reach the One Vanderbilt skyscraper , which houses the trendy observation deck.

• By subway: The easiest way to get to this station in Manhattan is by subway. Lines 4, 5, 6, 7, and S stop at Grand Central, and the station is open from 5:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. You can also take the Far Rockaway, Hudson, Montauk, Path, Port Jefferson, and Port Washington trains.
• By bus: And for those who prefer to go by bus, you can take lines M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M42, M98, M101, M102, M104, and Q32.
• On foot: It is also approximately 5 kilometers from Central Park, so those who prefer to walk can take advantage of the day to visit both places and enjoy the walk.

Booking tickets for the SUMMIT is a perfect plan for any time of year, because although the 93rd floor is an outdoor terrace, the 91st and 92nd floors are two enclosed floors with glass walls that allow visitors to enjoy this experience regardless of the time of year.

As for the best time to go up to SUMMIT, there is a clear answer: at dusk, around sunset. In fact, going up at this time of day comes with a supplement of $9-18.50 ($10-20) on the ticket price. What's more, if the sky is clear, you'll always get the best views.

Therefore, one of the main recommendations when choosing the day or time to go up is to take the weather forecast into account: a sunny or cloudless day will allow your view to extend far beyond the island of Manhattan, and you will be able to see its buildings and streets in complete definition. Spectacular!

SUMMIT offers an almost 360º panoramic view of the city. From this observatory, you will have a very broad perspective of the city, where you will see not only the endless streets, avenues, and buildings of Manhattan, but also other locations that I will detail here so that you can go prepared and get the most out of your visit.

• Central Park: You will be able to see Central Park, one of the favorite views of those who visit SUMMIT, as you won't get such a clear view of the popular park from the city's other viewpoints.
• Statue of Liberty: To the south, weather permitting, if the sky is clear, you will be able to see the Statue of Liberty.
• Bryant Park: Central Park isn't the only park you'll see on your visit to SUMMIT. Many curious visitors also lose themselves in this wonderful tourist attraction, Bryant Park.
• Key buildings: The Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building are some of the most popular buildings you can see from SUMMIT. But in addition to these, you can also see the skyscrapers of the Hudson Yards neighborhood and a multitude of other buildings.
• Bridges: Seeing the bridges from an observatory at this height is a sight not to be missed, and from SUMMIT you can glimpse bridges such as the George Washington Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and Queensboro Bridge.

Due to the unique nature of the viewpoint, there are a number of recommendations to keep in mind if you want to get the most out of your SUMMIT ticket. Take note!

• Be sure to bring sunglasses, as the reflective materials used throughout the space create a bright environment during the day.
• Comfortable shoes are essential. Stiletto heels, steel-toed boots, cleats, and other footwear that could damage the floor are not permitted.
• We recommend wearing pants, shorts, or leggings whenever possible, as the reflective facilities mean that dresses or skirts may reveal more than you would like, if you know what we mean!
• Avoid crowds: SUMMIT is busiest around sunset, and while it's true that the observatory offers amazing views at that time, I also recommend going first thing in the morning when the sky is also spectacular and you'll have the place to yourself.
• Check the weather forecast: If you buy your ticket well in advance, you run the risk of going up to SUMMIT on a cloudy day, and although we have said that it is always a good time to visit this viewpoint, you will enjoy the visit much more on a clear day when you will have better visibility. The best thing to do is to buy your tickets a week in advance, when you will have a better idea of what the weather will be like.
• Take advantage of the dining options and treat yourself at the SUMMIT restaurant. There is the option of purchasing the Ultimate SUMMIT ticket, which includes general admission and the Ascent ride, as well as a cocktail at Danny Meyer, the restaurant's official bar. Prices range from $73 for adults and $67 for children between the ages of 6 and 12.

If you're still not convinced that booking tickets for SUMMIT is the right choice for you and want to consider other plans at high altitudes, I recommend taking a look at the following options:

• One World Observatory: The One World Observatory offers a superior experience, as well as spectacular views of New York's financial district and far beyond. Although it seems incredible, the view stretches over 72 kilometers in every direction.
• Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock: The Rockefeller Center shopping and office complex, which occupies several blocks in Midtown Manhattan, features an observation deck known as the Top of the Rock, offering a spectacular close-up view of the Empire State Building.