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.

Admission Included

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

4.49

5,392 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Bad too bad
lenyg2026,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This is not a second time a booked in agoda apps please guys its a scam they will not give you some option to help. They wont help u if you booked its now all yours i f….k hate agoda please dont go on this site. AGODA train your customer service properly. I will keep posting this for awareness
Excellent afternoon....
Dianne c,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent afternoon. Definitely worth a trip, super cool and lots to see. Futuristic, fun and interesting
Worth every penny.
Diana S,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing for kids too. We loved the views, the photos, the size. My boy had a blast in the balloon area.
Fabulous experience!
Tracey F,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
First of all be prepared to queue … we did for 90 mins. However the experience was wonderful! The staff explain where to go & the fact that once you move into the next level there is no going back! The views are amazing & The Ledge is a fabulous place to have a photo. Worth the wait. My only issue was the MoS manning the ledge advised me & my husband we had 30 seconds to take our own picture however the group in front of us were taking shot after shot - she was assertive & just refused & told us to queue again & stood on the Ledge so we couldn’t take a picture… So a bit disappointing. We had a drink on the top floor which was lovely, it was a clear day & the view was amazing! Definitely worth visiting!
New York skyline by night WOW!
pompeyranger,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing experience seeing the New York skyline lit up by night looked superb and we all really enjoyed the experience taking some great photos to look back on the experience. We all had a great time
Expensive oversold queue
James M,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Poor experience. Way over sold spent majority of my time queuing to either get up or get down from the experience. Experience was that busy we were taking up the 91st floor in the service elevator so missing out on the light show. Way overpriced, go to The Edge much better experience and higher!
Too good
veroniquei179,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
In short, I liked everything. The site, the staff cleanliness, hot water, view, wellness area etc.. I will definitely go back and recommend the experience to friends
Awesome Accessibility Experience
H230YFalexm,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant for disabled access. We asked and Summit One listened. We had an amazing experience thanks to the understanding from the staff. Summit One was by far the best accessibility experience we had in New York, thank you.
Wow.
niconesquick,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Of NY’s 5 viewpoints, it’s the best on an instagram or photogenic level for networking, the newest and the one with almost all the views of the big block’s landmarks. To the north in the distance is the One and the Brooklyn and Manhatthan Bridges. Keeping to the east you can see the Crysley Building being the best viewpoint to see up close, and the bridge with the Roosvelt cable car. In the distance from the north you can see something of the central park. To the west you can see the Edge and near the same building where we are....you can see the Empire State. After those views is of course what em Summit itself means. Three floors with different activities to highlight the photos. On the 1st it is full of mirrors, on all sides, reflecting one infinitely, on the 2nd (or serious side) is the best of all....a room full of metallic balloons that move everywhere.....and the 3rd floor is where you find the photos with the transparent floor background and outside the building facing East. There is one more paid alternative, where you get in a transparent elevator 12 floors more, it is not cool but it adds up. Before that there is a bar to eat something and have great views
Ripped us off - charged us twice
Q6588TXchristianr,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
They charged us twice A$327 and we are still waiting for a refund. First ticket machine did not issue our tickets or receipt. Said they couldn't do anything as we didn't have a receipt.