Booking choice: The All Access 9/11 Experience, from $109 per person. Check dates Tour details
One World Trade Center rises 1,776 feet next to the Memorial plaza, and its observatory fills floors 100 to 102. It is a separate attraction with its own ticket, but several Ground Zero tours bundle it in.
Guests often say the view came as a welcome breath after the Museum.
The quick answer
One World Observatory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; allow 45 minutes to an hour. Tickets start around $30 on Viator. The All Access 9/11 Experience includes it along with the guided walk and the Museum; the walk-plus-Observatory tour skips the Museum. Go after the Museum, and for sunset book at least an hour before.
Can you combine One World Observatory with the 9/11 Memorial?
Easily: they share the same site, and three of the tours here bundle the Observatory with a Ground Zero walk.
| Option | Walk | Museum | Observatory | From, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Access 9/11 Experience | Yes | Yes | Yes | $109 |
| Walk with Observatory option | Yes | No | Upgrade | $29 |
| Tour with upgrades | Yes | Upgrade | Upgrade | $32 |
| Observatory ticket only | No | No | Yes | $30 |
Want all three in one booking? Check dates for the All Access day.
Check dates for the All Access 9/11 ExperienceWhat is at One World Observatory?
Three floors at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, reached by the SkyPod elevators.
Floor-to-ceiling windows look over the harbor, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn and Midtown. There is a cafe and a restaurant on the 101st floor. The Observatory suggests 45 minutes to an hour.
How much are One World Observatory tickets?
From about $30 on Viator for a timed standard entry. The Observatory's own site lists standard tickets from $39.
The direct price starts at $39 for standard general admission and climbs by date and time slot. Inside the All Access day, the Observatory entry is already included.
Only after the view? A timed Observatory ticket, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Explore One World Observatory Tour detailsWhich order: Memorial first or Observatory first?
Memorial and Museum first, Observatory last.
That is how the All Access day runs, and guests describe the view as a lift after the weight of the Museum. It also lets you see the pools from above, once you know what they mean.
When is the best time for the view?
A clear afternoon, or sunset: the Observatory recommends booking at least an hour before sunset.
Cloud can hide everything, and one guest on the All Access tour saved the Observatory for another day because of it. Your entry is timed, so check the forecast before you book.
What are the Observatory's rules?
Security screening, no bags larger than 25 x 17 x 9 inches, and visitors under 17 must be with an adult.
Allow time for security on top of your timed entry.
Is the Observatory worth it after the Museum?
For most visitors, yes: it rounds off the day and shows the rebuilt neighborhood from above.
If you are short on time or the weather is poor, skip it and spend longer in the Museum instead; the walk-only tours and the official Museum ticket let you do just that.
Clear day ahead? The All Access day ends at the top of One World Trade Center.
Check dates for the All Access 9/11 ExperienceFrequently asked questions
How long does One World Observatory take?
About 45 minutes to an hour, plus security. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Is One World Observatory included in the 9/11 Museum ticket?
No, it is a separate attraction. The All Access 9/11 Experience includes both.
Which floor is One World Observatory on?
Floors 100 to 102 of One World Trade Center.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
All Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Museum & Observatory
- Guided Ground Zero walk: the Oculus, FDNY Memorial Wall, Survivor Tree and the Memorial pools
- A local guide who shares a personal connection to 9/11
- Skip-the-line timed entry to the 9/11 Museum (self-guided; a docent-led VIP option is available)
9/11 Memorial Tour with One World Observatory Option
The Ground Zero walk, then the Observatory view, no museum
