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 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.
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 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.
Options
Summit Observatory Ticket
General Admission Ticket
Reviews
5,432 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family fun
Catherine D,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant views, the kids loved it. Queue’s are crazy for the lifts and levitation and we went at a quiet time of year. Overall a good experience.
Zero Visibility
Rhonda H,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I had visited the Vanderbilt in the summer and wanted to show my son the spectacular views during his first visit to New York. I flew in to New York in the afternoon - so was unaware of the poor visibility. I assumed because the experience was open the views must still be ok. After making our way uptown and going through security checks etc etc we reached the top. It was an utter white out and you could not see a single thing. It was like white black out curtains surrounded the building. How the Vanderbilt can operate in such weather conditions in good faith and not explain what it's like at the top to visitors astonishes me. We felt like we had wasted our evening and felt utterly scammed. I am sure there are all sorts of warnings with the ticket - so technically they have the right to open and not inform customers - but in real terms we felt utterly scammed. My advice - check ahead and look at the weather forecast - if it's cloudy/misty/rainy- cancel. You get a full refund and can book for a better night. Don't, in good faith, assume the event would do the right thing and let you know at the entrance that you can't see a thing as they don't. So disappointing and leaves a really bad taste in your mouth.
Awful
O4696NSstaceya,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Wouldn’t even give it a 1 star, Booked and paid extra for sunset. Won’t be getting in for hours due to complete greediness and overbooking. Save your money
Awful queues
fionnualan2026,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Only go here if you really love queues. Be prepared to queue for an hour minimum to get in through the doors, another queue to get through security, a queue to get photos taken, a queue to get upstairs into the lift and then to queue again to leave. If you want to actually get in on time you would need to arrive an hour and a half before hand at least. The views are great but be prepared. We paid extra for a sunset slot and it was pitch black by time we got up!
Visited with a large group.
Shads69,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Beautiful views of the NYC skyline from here. A fun and interactive attraction which is worth a visit. Takes a little bit of time to get through security but it is worth it.
Queues
Journey31011089965,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The experience is amazing but badly let down by the queue, tickets were bought for a specific time but we stilled waited in a variety of lines for 1&1/2 hours, so hot, boring and unnecessary. Even Disney queues are better.
Do not buy in advance...
AVELINO M,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Do not buy in advance unless you’re sure it will be a nice day! Otherwise, it’s like going to spend some time in a cloud😡
Fun for all ages
Janet V,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience for the whole familly.. 12 to 76l! We all enjoyed it! A slight trigger to the vertigo but I managed. Mirrors, glass floors and silver balloons.. Do go!
Such a great experience and the STAFF was the best
RUTH M,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I was visiting from out of town and met a friend who lives in the city to go to the Summit with. The staff was the best especially Samuel M, who was very very helpful and informative. I can tell they take their jobs seriously. It made the experience so enjoyable. I can’t wait to take my family when we are in the city the next time.
Nice but overrated
Bronsyn A,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We went at night, extremely packed with loads of people. Staff was not overly friendly or enthusiastic except the one guy in the beginning assisting with picture taking,, Overall, we expected more.
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