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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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 possibly a fee
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
5,533 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing views and venue plus great customer service
L6811LRmarcusn,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing views and experience allowing full appreciation of the sights and scale of NYC. Our son was not feeling well - one of the staff, Angel, provided excellent customer service by taking time to help us find a quiet space and support him to feel better and be able to still hit our pre-booked time slot and enjoy the sights.
Horrific experience
TamaraStainthorp,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Feel very pretentious and fake. Before the tour you have to wait 45-60mins to actually get into the building even when booking a specific slot. We booked a sunset slot which the sun wasn’t actually setting during the time we were there so we paid an extra $20 for nothing. Before you go up you get put into a room with a video about summit one Vanderbilt and if a building had an ego this would be that. There is no history behind this yet it’s trying to be something it’s not. The rooms are horrific, we went February during a snowy blast and the rooms were boiling hot and sweaty they are all glass and mirror which reflects into your eyes and makes the rooms super hot (I dread to think how this experience would be on a summers day) the balloon room is awful there are people everywhere and your limited to 10 mins. Glass is dirty with lots of marks and reflects awful on the camera. We honestly were not here long we hated the experience and the rush you felt as you were looking out. There are many better viewpoints that cost a lot less than this one, don’t listen to tik tok give it a miss.
Great 👍👍👍
Pat837005,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great. 👍👍👍👍👍👍 It's really a great experience. Not to be missed.
Disappointing wouldn’t recommend
Lolita B,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Customer service wasn’t too great.. and It was a drizzle with fog, no view highly disappointed.. I wouldn’t recommend this place not worth the hype at all
Great experience
Viktoria s,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed our visit. It was fun! Our favorite part was the big glass room with night view of NYC and the room with balloons was lots of fun.
Magic summit
Monica S,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an exciting unforgettable experience to repeat!!!! Really magical!!!
Unique experience
stephcurtis61,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Unique experience, great 360 views of the whole of Manhattan. Rapid elevator to the observation deck.
Loved this
Z4246HFfionam,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was quite the experience, both adults and kids were wow'd by it.
Feeling small
MattMchs,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A life unbeatable all over New York
Loved the experience but...
Sarah M,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Loved the experience but it’s very hot! Aircon in the mirrored rooms would be a bonus. Can become very full in the most popular areas making it difficult to get photos. Overall great time had.
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