SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
Overview
Mobile ticket
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art and technology, taking the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights. Explore three levels of mind-bending multi-sensory immersive experiences set atop the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan.
Enjoy spectacular 360 views of New York City and beyond on all 3 floors of SUMMIT, including close ups views of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler building.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children age 5 and under are free with accompanying paid adult
Dress appropriately to avoid unwanted exposure on glass and mirrored floors. We recommend wearing pants, shorts or tights when possible.
Wear comfortable shoes. Stiletto heels, steel toe boots, sports cleats and other footwear that can damage mirrored flooring are not permitted.
Outside food and beverage, smoking or e-cigarettes, large packages, suitcases, or weapons of any kind will not be permitted beyond the security checkpoint.
There is no storage for person items. Large bags, large backpacks and luggage are not permitted.
All SUMMIT tickets are timed. You MUST arrive at your scheduled time, which is indicated on your ticket. SUMMIT operates at full capacity. You might not be able to get in if arriving more than 20 minutes after the time indicated on your ticket. Any late arrival is subject to availability and a rescheduling fee from $25.00
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
LEVITATION: two transparent glass enclosed skyboxes extending from SUMMIT
All indoor immersive art experiences
Admission to all 3 floors of SUMMIT
ASCENT (exterior glass elevators experience)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
45 E 42nd St, Entrance Located On The Main Concourse Of Grand Central Terminal New York City United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Explore three levels of mind-bending multi-sensory immersive experiences set atop the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. Set against the incredible backdrop of the New York City skyline, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art and technology, taking the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights.
Options
Summit Observatory Ticket
General Admission Ticket
Reviews
5,260 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A nightmare visit.
104alfiej,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We visited on our first evening in NYC - 8th December with a 9pm slot. We were unable to queue until 9pm and the queue was over two hours long so we didn't access any of the viewing floors until gone 11pm. The experience itself was good but definitely overrated in comparison to Top of the Rock which offered far superior views. We then had to queue another hour to go down in the escalator to leave, what?! Staff had no idea of any fire precautions and it really didn't feel safe if the worse was to happen. Overbooked, overcrowded, terrible!
We had such an amazing...
Melanie S,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such an amazing time. Well worth the money to experience the city at night from above. My kids loved it. Only one suggestion would be a bathroom on the 1st floor. The lines are long and it takes a good while to get up to the91st floor.
Not Neurodivergent friendly at all
F2652XAlisap,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00EXPERIENCE - unfortunately this was the worst experience I had during my trip to NYC. We booked a 20:00 time slot and quickly questioned why when we had to join a very long line. We thought we were getting somewhere after over half an hour just to arrive in an area where you had to place covers on your shoes. Next we went to queue in a very warm and dark corridor so it was over an hour before getting the elevator to the first viewing platform. Granted the viewing platform were like all the others spectacular giving time to take plenty of photos. Loved the room with the balls in. We had paid extra to doo the glass elevator but this was closed due to the winds so we got a refund on that part of the ticket. We missed the desk for this and only realised we were in a queue to leave by chatting to the people in front. This is when I lost it and had a full blown panic attack as it was gone 22:00 we had joined another queue with no communication as to how long it would be, it was a snaking line with no end in site and so warm. I had to find a member of staff and beg to be let out of the building. One staff member did try and calm me down but I was a blubbing shaking wreck at this stage. This could be so much nicer if there was some organisation and communication.
Queues, queues and then more queues
Freedom51558088081,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Your experience at the top is totally overshadowed by the queuing before and after. Maybe 20 - 30 mins in the actual experience with 40 min wait to get to the top with a further 40 min wait to get down. Better sky line experiences in the city. My advice, don’t go to Summit One who gave out profit before people’s experience sadly.
Unbelievable experience
Ingrida J,
Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Long ques, but worth waiting. The views are unbelievable from hight, NY at night is magic, very much recommended
The wait is RIDICULOUS
84ryannb,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was an absolute disaster. All you do is wait in line for hours for a two minute picture. No one is honest upfront telling you how long the wait is. Then you WAIT to get down . Like why book tickets for 9:00 when it took an hour of waiting to get upstairs. Then a long ass line to get back down. Like absolutely awful!!!! Not worth it at all.
Great immersive...
Kim S,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great immersive experience . Highly recommend this , maybe the evening as you can experience the city on a greater scale in the darkness
Very Disappointed
Grace6704,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We paid extra to get a sunset ticket. Arrived at 4:20 (as we had been told by staff) with a 4:30 ticket and didn’t get up to the summit until 5:35 so we missed the sunset which we paid more for. Stayed up there for 40 minutes and queued again for another hour and 15 minutes to get down. Staff very helpful and apologetic but was very poorly organised.
NYC Food Tour
Victoria G,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun, tasty, & informative food tour with an amazing tour guide, Ryan! Definitely recommend & so yummy!
Amazing but the photo pack is not worth it
kaz5912020,
Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This place is amazing from beginning to end. Completely different to anything experienced previously. From the mirrored lift, through the different floors of fun to the external glass elevator. We had the best time and I would definitely recommend it despite the lengthy process to enter. Only downside was the photo package. The photo package is a complete rip-off. Save your money and take your own pictures. They lead you to believe your photos will be taken throughout the experience, but that’s not true. They take one photo on entry and then simply superimpose it onto various backgrounds with the summer logo. They do take a few photos in one part of the experience, but then tell you there will be more as you go through — another complete lie. No additional photos were taken, and the ones we did get were almost identical. Photo album is photos you put in an album yourself. Please don’t waste your money. You can take fantastic photos yourself and save the $80 per couple they charge. Total disappointment.
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