NEW YORK CITY · STARGAZING TOURS
The boats worth getting on.
The 15 new york city stargazing tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. What you see overhead, how dark the sky really gets, who guides the night, and what a seat under the stars costs.
Go up the Empire State Building for 86th-floor 360° views, optional 102nd-floor upgrade, and a museum full of building and pop-culture history.
Most Popular“The best viewing platform for information and entertainment…. Could do with a small bar at the top though!”
Skip-the-line access to One World Observatory with a 47-second SkyPod ride, 360 views, interactive exhibits, and optional VIP history tour.
“It was beautiful but I think the money were too much just for some views.”
Skip-the-line to One World Observatory for a fast SkyPod ride, 360° NYC views, and optional priority upgrades plus guided access to all 3 levels.
“It was so fantastic, I didn’t expect that much at all. Thank you!”
Ground Zero, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and One World Observatory in one guided trip with skip-the-line museum access and city views.
“Very good. Our tour guide was very friendly and extremely informative. The museum had so many artifacts and memories displayed along with actual footage of 9/11. The World Observatory was pretty awesome and had a great view of the city and Hudson River. This visit made for some great memories. I definitely recommend all three.”
Skip the ticket lines for views from One World Trade Center, plus an optional iPad experience and dining voucher with your ticket.
“The staf were professional and courteous. It was not crowded. We are able to enjoy the space and views. The Sky Point presentation was well done by Melanie. Refreshments were abit expensive. But overall a wonderful experience.”
Small-group NYC day tour with subway and ferry views of Lady Liberty, plus Times Square, Grand Central, 9/11 Memorial, and One World Observatory.
“Semi-private tour is a good value. Only 6 people total. Jim our tour guide was very knowledgeable and showed great passion for his city.”
Guided 9/11 Memorial walk from St. Paul’s Chapel to the pools, plus optional One World Observatory with Sky Pod views.
“Excellent tour to understand how it all has been transformed. Beautifully presented from the perspective of locals. Loved it!”
Walk Ground Zero with a local guide, then choose One World Observatory for 360° NYC views after the memorial visit.
“Amazing experience. What a beautiful Memorial. The observatory is breathtaking.We had an amazing tour guide Liz she was great very informative and helpful.”
Skip-the-line priority entry to One World Observatory, all-day flexible access, iPad Explorer, plus a $15 credit for food or shopping.
“It was amazing and it was spectacular. It's easy to make a purchase and have the ticket access. The app will remind me about the importance of the event couple of days before.”
Small-group WTC tour with a guide-led 9/11 story, 9/11 Museum, and One World Observatory. Tickets included, about 5 hours.
“Our tour guide, Richard, was so knowledgeable and has lived in NYC for 50 years! The museum is awesome but getting his personal knowledge of 9-11 surpasses reading or listening to audio.”
Skip-the-line access to One World Observatory with priority lanes, SkyPod elevator, 360 views, and a $5 voucher for food or retail.
“Great views, the iPad unfortunately does not work properly, just avoid it. Last but not least you would expect a modern lift to be more up to standards! Do not really understand why passengers have to feel the pressure in 2025”
Local guide-led 9/11 Memorial walk from City Hall, then optional Museum and One World Observatory timed entry and skyline views.
“My tour guide was very young which I didn’t like at first because the description read that the guide would be a New Yorker with a connection to 911. My guide was 8 years old on 9/11 and she lived in Massachusetts’s at the time. Nevertheless, she was lovely, very knowledgeable, friendly and well spoken.…”
Private Ground Zero tour with skip-the-line 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory. Personal guide, Memorial Pools, plus SkyPod views.
“It was a nice experience to have a guide. Jim was kind and knowledgeable. There is a lot to see and understand about the days events and having someone with a person experience gives you a further look into the day and the days after.”
A private 9/11 Ground Zero tour with timed 9/11 Museum entry and One World Observatory access, plus a calm start at St. Paul’s Chapel.
“Our guide was perfect! Very attentive and considerate of our needs--inability to walk quickly or hear well. His knowledge and expertise were amazing!!! We are so glad we chose a private tour!”
Private Ground Zero walking tour with St. Paul’s Chapel and 9/11 Memorial, plus optional One World Observatory skip-the-line tickets.
“Disappointed with the value for money. Short tour (slightly over an hour) and interesting, but not worth what we spent unfortunately.”
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